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Folder The Super "O" Track System
1957 revisited ..............................
 
Folder Addams Family Layout Videos
Super O + O Gauge Layouts
 
Folder American Flyer Boys Club Series
Let me know what others you have and we will get them all.
 
Folder C&R Toy Train Museum
One spectacular Super "O" museum layout.
 
Folder Creating a Helix
Step by step plus a whole lot more.
 
Folder DANiel's Super SUPER "O" Empire
You are going to like this.
 
Folder Favorite Layout Links
Don't you just love them layouts!!!
 
Folder Lionel Double Headed Steamers Postwar
See Photo Album: Lionel Double Headed Steamers
 
Folder Lionel Super "O" Patents
Descriptive data from the patent application. Photos of the original patent are in the photo entitled "Lionel Super 'O' Patent"
 
Folder Lionel Videos of Note
 
Folder Marx - Some of My Favorite Items
 
Folder Marx Clockwork Video's by Steve Eastman
A video description of Marx Clockwork mechanisms.
 
Folder Ohio Seamless Tube Car
A company I know well in HO scale
 
Folder On Line Parts Suppliers
Links to 12 suppliers of available postwar plus other eras for all manufacturers. Standard gauge, 027 and 0.
 
Folder Post-War Reference Sites
 
Folder Primarily Marx Video's
See Marx in action with style!
 
Folder Standard Gauge Started It All
These 7 sites are the most impressive Standard Gauge sites you will find. Full of photo's and information that will intrigue you.
 
Folder Superobob Super "O" Videos
A sampling of Bob's layout in progress.
 
Folder The Atlas "RR" Report
Volume 1 Issue 1 Winter 2005 - 2006 with more to come.
 
Folder Tracks Ahead - The Quintessential Public Television Train Series
Trains of all gauges: toy, 1 to 1 trains, trolleys with wonderful historical content
 
Folder Viggie's Super "O" Video
Two complimentary video's of a Hi-Rail winner.
 
Folder YouTube Super "O" Layouts
Nothing is more fun then Super "O" layouts. You should enjoy there. Will try to keep them in one place.
 
"How To" Blog - Very Well Done
Photos and directions of some projects you may enjoy.
http://token3rail.blogspot.com/ 		hspanier2000
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"People Will Talk" Train Video
Scroll to 10:15 for a dynamite video from the Cary Grant movie. You will love it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB0bbFv8qK4 		hspanier2000
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#142 Manual Switch Operating Instructions
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lionel_SuperO_Track/pending/142.pdf?view=1&msg=10701&part=1 		hspanier2000
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1939 World's Fair Layout -- It is the BEST!!
It featured over 3500 feet of O gauge track, 500 pieces of rolling stock and 50 locomotives. Now visit the show, by way of the scans of an original Souvenir Program.
http://www.trainweb.org/nyworldsfair39/Railroads%20At%20Work/index1.htm 		hspanier2000
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1952 Budd Car Newsreel
The story behind the real Lionel Budd car
/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN9LhwQvQqg/ 		hspanier2000
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1957 Lionel "Super O" Showroom Article
This is from the 1997 article by Roger Carp in CTT.
http://www.trains.com/ctt/objects/pdf/lionel_57_layout.pdf 		hspanier2000
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1957 Super O Layout + More
Watch the entire clip for a real Super "O" treat!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX_mbKrWE38&NR=1 		hspanier2000
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AMT_Kusan_KMT_Kris_Williams_Auburn Trains Yahoo Group
Made for years and they are all tied together. Very interesting group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AMT_Kusan_KMT_Kris_Williams_Trains/ 		hspanier2000
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Accessory Heaven by Bill Zide
Is there a Lionel accessory missing? Don't think so.
http://ogauge.homestead.com/accheavenmain.html 		hspanier2000
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Addams Family "Super O" TV Show 1964 Layout
The story..............thanks to Cycloneracer!
http://www.toytrains.info/info.asp?t=Trackage&colnum=10&submit=go 		hspanier2000
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All Gauge Page
Everything for model railroading and trains, from Lionel to HO and everything in between. Lots of new "Super O" track plans, too!
http://www.thortrains.net 		hspanier2000
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American Flyer Circus Train
Great article about the 1950 AF Circus Train
http://www.trains.com/ctt/objects/pdf/american_flyer_circus_train.pdf 		hspanier2000
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American Flyer Website
Spectacular site............
http://www.americanflyerdisplays.org/sibley/sibley_home.htm 		hspanier2000
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American Flyer's Double Headed Set
1939 AF Railroadings most impressive site - Powerful, Synchronized, Double Header
http://myflyertrains.org/AF_Catalogs/D1311/AF_catalog_page18.htm 		hspanier2000
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C&R Railroad Museum - 57' Super "O" Layout
This has some spectacular features all with Super "O".
http://www.phillipsburgks.us/community/huck_boyd/railroad.htm 		hspanier2000
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City of New Orleans by Willie Nelson
Photos of trains set to Willie Nelson's tune.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sRdwQj8h6E&feature=related 		hspanier2000
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Clint's Trains
One of my favorite web sites. From Super O to you name it. Superb photography and a love for toy train of all types. Have some fun and take a look.
http://clintjefferies.com/trains.html 		hspanier2000
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Coil Couplers of America by Clyde Coil
Neil Young, in my view, is the owner of this unusual site. There are 3 major areas of this site: CCA, 3 Rail World & TMCC/Legacy. If TMCC/ Legacy is your interest I think you have found "nirvana"!
http://www.coilcouplers.com/ 		hspanier2000
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Complete Motor Repair
Excellent site with much information.
http://www.themotordoctor.com/ 		hspanier2000
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Cotito´s Train
Collection & Layout of Lionel O Gauge
http://www.perspectiva-digital.com/cotito/ 		miquelique
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D#264 Lionel 1959 "Super O" Display Layout
This layout is a copy of a 1959 Lionel Factory Layout....it is gorgeous!
http://rztrains.com 		hspanier2000
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Dale Ferguson's Super "O" Layout
A gorgeous effort for all to enjoy as shared by CTT.
http://www.trains.com/ctt/objects/pdf/ferguson_layout.pdf 		hspanier2000
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Decals - Where to Find
A great list of sources for decals.
http://www.greatdecals.com/Decals.html 		hspanier2000
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Ever Need to Know What Glue will Work?
This site is the answer. Simple to use and everyone needs to know what it includes at one time or another.
http://www.thistothat.com/cgi-bin/glue.cgi?lang=en&this=this&that=thathttp:// 		hspanier2000
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Fun with Marx Trains by Tom
You tube video of Marx in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IdE1Tspo48&NR=1 		hspanier2000
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GRAY EAGLES FILM BY CHRIS WOODS
A great video...about the P-51 WWII Mustang ...and the pilot who flew "February" and his family. I think a must view.
http://www.asb.tv/videos/view.php?v=1bf99434 		hspanier2000
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Hoge Toy Trains
One of the smaller manufacturers represented by this video. Hard to find information on Hoge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmr7ME2R-bo 		hspanier2000
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How to Assemble.......Lionel "Super O" Track
What you need to know about working with "Super O" track.
http://reviews.ebay.com/quot-SuperO-quot-Assembly-How-To-Assemble_W0QQugidZ10000000000752442 		hspanier2000
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How to Make Custom Radius "Super O"
Lyle Leverich details a complete set of instructions and photo's to make custom radius "Super O" curves.
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~lyle2247/Making%20custom%20radius%20Super%20O.htm 		hspanier2000
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How to Make Super "O" Straights from Curves
A complete tutorial by Lyle Leverich
http://123456789.home.netcom.com/Making%20Straight%20Super%20O%20From%20Curves.htm 		hspanier2000
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How to Repair Lionel Smoke Units
For the postwar fans amongst us and from Classic Toy Trains
http://www.trains.com/ctt/default.aspx?c=a&id=560 		hspanier2000
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Iron Ponies by Lionel Corporation
This moving picture will take you back to the 1949 Lionel Showroom Layout and your earliest memories of the Holiday season.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8209519835705726236&q=lionel+trains 		hspanier2000
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Joe Mania Lionel Layout Video
Features and interview with Joe as well as extensive footage of his 1957 Super "O" and 1949 layout recreation.
http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080131/VIDEO/301310009 		hspanier2000
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Lionel "Super O" Track ------ What You Need To Know
Historical; Roller Wear; Assembly and Resources are all offered within this link.
http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/lionelsuperotrack_W0QQuqtZg 		hspanier2000
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Lionel "Super O" Track Planning Software
All information necessary to create your own "Super O" layout.
http://www.rrtrack.com/html/lionel_super_o.html 		hspanier2000
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Lionel "T" Rail Track
In case you might have an interest this is one heck of a site if "T" Rail is an interest.
http://www.t-railtrack.com/ 		hspanier2000
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Lionel 1950's Commercial
A glimpse into the past advertising as seen on TV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqsiGL4PhsI&feature=related 		hspanier2000
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Lionel 50th Anniversary Article
Popular Mechanics December 1950
http://tiny.cc/nrrQd 		hspanier2000
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Lionel Catalogues
Many from 1902 throught the postwar era.
http://www.ladyandtramp.com/catalogs/ 		hspanier2000
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Lionel Display Layouts Brady Burdge
Superb link if your interest is "Super O" as well as many other display layouts with many other features including TMCC and a great Links section plus more.
http://www.lionellines.com/Index.html 		hspanier2000
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Lionel General Sets & Super "O"
A very complete article from CTT that illustrates the involvment of Super "O" with the General Sets.
http://trains.com/ctt/default.aspx?c=a&id=588 		hspanier2000
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Lionel Postwar Engine -Tender Reference Guide
You can now connect those locomotives and tenders where they belong.
http://www.toytraintools.com/Lionel%20Postwar%20tender.PDF 		hspanier2000
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Lionel Space Program
This video is a wonderful film about the operational features and play value of postwar Lionel Space products.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7716996022242045183&q=Lionel+Trains&hl=en 		hspanier2000
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Lionel Trains Postwar Library (1945 - 1969)
The most comprehensive Internet site covering Lionel Trains from the Postwar era including histories and photos.
http://www.postwarlionel.com/index.html 		hspanier2000
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Lionel Video // Christmas & Trains.......
1949 Lionel showroom layout and more.
http://s115.photobucket.com/albums/n286/andregg1/?action=view&current=RailroadStory.flv 		hspanier2000
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Lionel's O Gauge Operating Accessories
Article from Classic Toy Trains
http://www.trains.com/ctt/default.aspx?c=a&id=569 		hspanier2000
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LionelNation
Lionel fanatic website. Hard to find uncataloged Lionel. News, email list, resources, etc.
http://www.lionelnation.com 		lionelllc
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Lionel_FasTrack_System Yahoo Group
"Super O" is the postwar winner and the 21st century track system is .......FasTrack!!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lionel_FasTrack_System/ 		hspanier2000
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Marx Accessory Operating Instructions
Instructions of how to hook up those "mysterious" Marx accessories.
http://www.thortrains.net/maraccx.html 		hspanier2000
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Marx Tinplate & Deluxe Plastic Trains
Well, the truth is out. I am a Marx collector as well as a "Super O" aficionado. This site is so well done and user friendly it belongs on any site. After all, how many of us don't have some Marx in their possession?
http://marxtinplatetrains.com/ 		hspanier2000
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Marx Train Guide ----------------2002 Electric Hand Car
Photos and facts will introduce you to the intricacies about this long produced Marx hand car.
http://reviews.ebay.com/Marx-Train-Guide-2002-Electric-Handcars_W0QQugidZ10000000001236562 		hspanier2000
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Marx Train Guide ----------2-4-2 Steamers 666 & 1666
This guide will introduce you with pictures and details of the many interesting facts and models of this venerable Marx locomotive.
http://reviews.ebay.com/Marx-Train-Guide-2-4-2-Steamers-666-amp-1666_W0QQugidZ10000000001234906 		hspanier2000
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Marx Train Guide----------------Alco S-3 Switcher
Photo's and text of this most cleverly designed switcher by Marx.
http://reviews.ebay.com/Marx-quot-1998-quot-Switchers-Alco-S-3_W0QQugidZ10000000001614850 		hspanier2000
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Marx Train Guide--------------Large Postwar Diesels
Photos and text from 1950 through the end of production.
http://reviews.ebay.com/Marx-quot-Diesel-quot-Guide-Mostly-Postwar-Plastic_W0QQugidZ10000000001518381 		hspanier2000
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Marx Train Guide-------3/16" Scale Metal Freight Cars
Photos and text with an overview of the 3/16" scale line.
http://reviews.ebay.com/Marx-quot-3-16-Scale-quot-Guide-Metal-Freight-Cars_W0QQugidZ10000000001455546 		hspanier2000
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Marx Train Guide......Postwar Lithographed Diesels
Photos and text of this most interesting group of diesels.
http://reviews.ebay.com/Marx-quot-Postwar-quot-Tinplate-Guide-Lithographed-Diesels_W0QQugidZ10000000001644935 		hspanier2000
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Marx Trains Like You Haven't Seen
This is one of my favorite sites. What this gentleman has done with Marx is incredible. He has my vote for OUTSTANDING!
http://gbcmarlines.googlepages.com/home 		hspanier2000
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MarxTinplateTrains.com
An outstanding Marx site with tremendous resources.
http://marxtinplatetrains.com/index.html 		hspanier2000
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Model Railroad Stores
Over 1600 hobby shops natonwide.
http://find.mapmuse.com/re1/interest.php?brandID=MTRAIN&authCod=oran 		hspanier2000
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Phasing a Lionel PWC ZW Controller and 2 PW Transformers!
You have heard about phasing transformers and now you will know how it is done.
http://www.martye.com/TipsandTricks/TipsandTrick2.htm 		hspanier2000
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Project Roar
Dedicated to the history of postwar Lionel.
http://www.projectroar.com/ 		hspanier2000
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RR-Track "Super O" Planning Tools
Everything needed to plan and execute a "Super O" layout including customer curves.
http://www.rrtrack.com/html/lionel_super_o.html 		hspanier2000
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Robert's Lionel Trains Layout
On Robert's Lionel Trains Layout, I discuss the design and construction of my Lionel O gauge toy train layout. Included are photos and videos of my current layout. Also included are some photos of past train layouts.
http://www.robertstrains.com/ 		rlplionel
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Safe Roads (1935)
Some wonderful footage of the era.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSVU9hMSb0Y 		hspanier2000
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Steam Wheel Configuration
This is a most fascinating site. Photos for all configurations.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whyte_notation 		hspanier2000
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Streamlined Steam Lost Forever (But Not Forgotten)
MTH, Lionel, 3rd Rail, Weaver, Marx and more. You will find the originals of these classic locomotives from the steam era.
http://www.steamlocomotive.com/streamlined/scrapped/ 		hspanier2000
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Super O Patent File Cover 1954
Photo of Original Patent Office File for patent No. 2,673689
http://www.trainpaper.com/SuperOpatent.jpg 		funfactory55
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TCA Grading Standards
These are the NEWLY improved grading standards for Trains & Accessories as well as Paper & Boxes.
http://www.tcamembers.org/standards/index.htm 		hspanier2000
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TM "Super O" Gauge Studio Layout
Layouts are always an area of interest and they need not be huge to be interesting. Take a look at a wonderful example.
http://www.toytrainrevue.com/super-o.htm 		hspanier2000
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The "Super O" Roller Wear Issue
Is roller wear an issue or not? Here is the answer.
http://reviews.ebay.com/quot-SuperO-quot-Roller-Wear-The-Roller-Wear-Issue_W0QQugidZ10000000000799632 		hspanier2000
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The Aerotrain in All Its Beauty
A wonderful video mixing Aerotrain footage for toy and real trains.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S1664igoZs 		hspanier2000
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The History of Lionel "Super O" Track
More information then you ever wanted to know about "Super O"
http://www.tcaetrain.org/articles/operating/supero/index.html 		hspanier2000
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The Motor Doctor
The Motor Doctor specializes in the complete rebuilding and repair of electric model train motors.
http://www.themotordoctor.com/ 		hspanier2000
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The TCA Sponsored "e-Train" Magazine
The online magazine of the TCA (Train Collectors Association).
http://www.tcaetrain.org/index.html 		hspanier2000
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The Tinplate Times
"First there was Standard gauge" and its history will take you back to a quieter time. Take a look back.
http://www.tinplatetimes.com/ 		hspanier2000
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The Toonerville Trolley
Fontaine Fox and gang.
http://www.centerlinehobbies.com/toonerville.html 		hspanier2000
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The Upstairs Train // An "S" Gauge Overview
Welcome to The Upstairs Train. It is an American Flyer S-Guage model railroad on a 10' X 11' table in our upstairs "bonus room" - thus its name. I hope you enjoy seeing it as much as I've enjoyed building it.
http://www.geocities.com/theupstairstrain/index.html 		hspanier2000
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TimBoy Blog
American Flyer all the way..........
http://americanflyertrainsarethebest.blogspot.com/ 		hspanier2000
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Toy Train "O" Gauge At Their FINEST!!!
0 gauge tinplate train layout with prewar material from Märklin, Bing and others. As the whole house already is filled with train layouts and other toys, I found an unusual solution...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRszCj3fqJ8&feature=related 		hspanier2000
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Toy Train History
Starting with pull toys and progressing through clockwork. This brief history of toy trains is quite well done and intriguing. The photo in the beginning of the little boy is the TCA's Ron Morris' Dad in 1998.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftTZKdKU9vg 		hspanier2000
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Toy Train Paper - Lionel, American Flyer, Plasticville and More
Dedicated to the collecting and study of toy train memorabilia"
http://www.trainpaper.com/index.html 		hspanier2000
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Toy Train Revue --- On Line
A most professional and ongoing guide to the toy trains we admire.
http://www.toytrainrevue.com/ 		hspanier2000
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Toymania
Antic toy fair
http://www.toymania.org 		toymania75
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Vinyl Roadbed For Super "O"
You may want to consider this product. See message #6005 for some more details.
http://www.vinylbed.com/products.html 		hspanier2000
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World's Largest Toy Train Layout
HO in scale it is MAGNIFICENT!
http://dvice.com/archives/2009/03/astonishing_mos.php 		hspanier2000
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You Can Build Your Own Switches!! By Dick Reichard
The quinterssential guide to making custom switches.
http://www.tcaetrain.org/articles/operating/marxsw/index.html 		hspanier2000
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