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Classic Toy Trains Cover - July 2017
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Constrain and Contain Horiz Center Vert Center

Vernon Hart's dynamic world

A professional railroader and veteran modeler extends his great layout.

http://ctt.trains.com/issues/2017/july-2017

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Many of these cover photos were selected from featured layouts that I’ve photographed for Classic Toy Trains. I’ve also been commissioned to create cover shots for particular issues. (Dec 2016, Jan 2015, Jan 2012, Dec 2007)

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Classic Toy Trains Cover - March 2017
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Constrain and Contain Horiz Center Vert Center

Ultimate Layouts – 1
Saluting the world of work

Life experiences guided Jerry Murray in his O gauge dream layout

http://ctt.trains.com/issues/2017/march-2017

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Many of these cover photos were selected from featured layouts that I’ve photographed for Classic Toy Trains. I’ve also been commissioned to create cover shots for particular issues. (Dec 2016, Jan 2015, Jan 2012, Dec 2007)

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Classic Toy Trains Cover - December 2016
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Constrain and Contain Horiz Center Vert Center

Dennis Brennan photographed this month’s cover on his 12 x 14-foot Sandy Harbor Terminal Ry.  This railroad first appeared on the Dec 2007 cover of Classic Toy Trains and was featured in Realistic Modeling for Toy Trains: A Hi-rail Guide.

Classic Toy Trains Magazine Covers have been reproduced with permission from Classic Toy Trains.

Many of these cover photos were selected from featured layouts that I’ve photographed for Classic Toy Trains. I’ve also been commissioned to create cover shots for particular issues. (Dec 2016, Jan 2015, Jan 2012, Dec 2007)

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Classic Toy Trains Cover - December 2015
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Holidays and Toy Trains

It's always Christmas on Pat and Mike Gagli'’s compact O gauge layout.

http://ctt.trains.com/issues/2015/december-2015

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Many of these cover photos were selected from featured layouts that I’ve photographed for Classic Toy Trains. I’ve also been commissioned to create cover shots for particular issues. (Dec 2016, Jan 2015, Jan 2012, Dec 2007)

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Classic Toy Trains Cover - January 2015
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Constrain and Contain Horiz Center Vert Center

Create a snowy scene.

This month’s cover is all about light and illusion.

http://ctt.trains.com/issues/2015/january-2015

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Many of these cover photos were selected from featured layouts that I’ve photographed for Classic Toy Trains. I’ve also been commissioned to create cover shots for particular issues. (Dec 2016, Jan 2015, Jan 2012, Dec 2007)

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Classic Toy Trains Cover - November 2012
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Constrain and Contain Horiz Center Vert Center

Visit a compact postwar gem built in just 55 square feet

David Smith’s O gauge layout has a great nostalgic look.

http://ctt.trains.com/issues/2012/november-2012

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Many of these cover photos were selected from featured layouts that I’ve photographed for Classic Toy Trains. I’ve also been commissioned to create cover shots for particular issues. (Dec 2016, Jan 2015, Jan 2012, Dec 2007)

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Classic Toy Trains Cover - October 2012
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Constrain and Contain Horiz Center Vert Center

Building a railroad’s railroad.

A major North American railroad uses O Gauge Trains to tell its story
The BNSF layout built by Roger Farkash and his crew from TW TrainWorks.

http://ctt.trains.com/issues/2012/october-2012

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Many of these cover photos were selected from featured layouts that I’ve photographed for Classic Toy Trains. I’ve also been commissioned to create cover shots for particular issues. (Dec 2016, Jan 2015, Jan 2012, Dec 2007)

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Classic Toy Trains Cover - July 2012
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Visit an innovative railroad that sets the pace for fun.

A Premier line F3 from MTH Electric trains powers around a curve on Bob Kennedy’s 7 x 20-foot O gauge home layout.

http://ctt.trains.com/issues/2012/july-2012

Classic Toy Trains Magazine Covers have been reproduced with permission from Classic Toy Trains.

Many of these cover photos were selected from featured layouts that I’ve photographed for Classic Toy Trains. I’ve also been commissioned to create cover shots for particular issues. (Dec 2016, Jan 2015, Jan 2012, Dec 2007)

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Classic Toy Trains Cover - March 2012
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Constrain and Contain Horiz Center Vert Center

A dream comes true for an O gauge Empire builder.

Don Miller keeps memories of the Great Northern alive in 30 x 35 feet.

http://ctt.trains.com/issues/2012/march-2012

Classic Toy Trains Magazine Covers have been reproduced with permission from Classic Toy Trains.

Many of these cover photos were selected from featured layouts that I’ve photographed for Classic Toy Trains. I’ve also been commissioned to create cover shots for particular issues. (Dec 2016, Jan 2015, Jan 2012, Dec 2007)

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Classic Toy Trains Cover - January 2012
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Constrain and Contain Horiz Center Vert Center

Build better structure kits

Dennis Brennan shares his tips for getting great looking results from any plastic structure kit.

http://ctt.trains.com/issues/2012/january-2012

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Many of these cover photos were selected from featured layouts that I’ve photographed for Classic Toy Trains. I’ve also been commissioned to create cover shots for particular issues. (Dec 2016, Jan 2015, Jan 2012, Dec 2007)

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Classic Toy Trains Cover - January 2011
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Constrain and Contain Horiz Center Vert Center

Fundamentals of Designing layout scenes.

CTT expert Dennis Brennan combined trains, structures, figures, and details to create these vignettes for his Sandy Harbor Terminal layout.

http://ctt.trains.com/issues/2011/january-2011

Classic Toy Trains Magazine Covers have been reproduced with permission from Classic Toy Trains.

Many of these cover photos were selected from featured layouts that I’ve photographed for Classic Toy Trains. I’ve also been commissioned to create cover shots for particular issues. (Dec 2016, Jan 2015, Jan 2012, Dec 2007)

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Classic Toy Trains Cover - December 2007
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Build the Sandy Harbor Terminal Ry.

Follow along as Dennis Brennan builds a detailed 12 x 14-foot layout in this 4 part series.

http://ctt.trains.com/issues/2007/december-2007

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Many of these cover photos were selected from featured layouts that I’ve photographed for Classic Toy Trains. I’ve also been commissioned to create cover shots for particular issues. (Dec 2016, Jan 2015, Jan 2012, Dec 2007)

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Classic Toy Trains Cover - October 2006
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Constrain and Contain Horiz Center Vert Center

Layout advice from a real railroader.

Vernon Hart’s layout reflects his experiences as an engineer.

(Back issue not available)

Classic Toy Trains Magazine Covers have been reproduced with permission from Classic Toy Trains.

Many of these cover photos were selected from featured layouts that I’ve photographed for Classic Toy Trains. I’ve also been commissioned to create cover shots for particular issues. (Dec 2016, Jan 2015, Jan 2012, Dec 2007)

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Classic Toy Trains Cover - March 2006
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Constrain and Contain Horiz Center Vert Center

Grit, grime and 3 rails.

Urban New York memories give life to Mark and Ralph Didriksen's O Gauge layout.

http://ctt.trains.com/issues/2006/march-2006

Classic Toy Trains Magazine Covers have been reproduced with permission from Classic Toy Trains.

Many of these cover photos were selected from featured layouts that I’ve photographed for Classic Toy Trains. I’ve also been commissioned to create cover shots for particular issues. (Dec 2016, Jan 2015, Jan 2012, Dec 2007)