Just got my new CTT… I don’t know about you guys, but this is one of the best issues I’ve seen in a long time! The layouts are fantastic! Did anyone else’s jaw hit the floor upon seeing Bob Brownsey’s Photo Album pic on page 14-15? Simply Amazing! When will we see a full fledged article about this layout?
Great job CTT!
Greg
What a great photo - very nicely composed with the streamliner in the background - did you notice the detail including street addresses on the buildings?
I did notice. The whole scene reminds me of “It’s a Wonderful Life”.
Wouldn’t you agree Doug, about the only thing missing is a Trolley on the Street!
Greg
Exactly what I thought too, Greg. I guess the berm in the middle of the street with the commercial buildings along the side made it look just like the movie to me. A trolley is definitely needed to make things ‘perfect.’
By the way, welcome to the forum!
Thanks Doug! I was registered on the old forum, but upon reregistration… started fresh! I’m the bloke from Sparks, NV. Anyway… what do you think of the MTH “Buy War Bonds” version of the Bump N Go, and Birney? I’m very close to buying the BnG version. I think it looks Awesome! The final paint job is much better than how the catelog depicted it.
Greg
[#ditto]I agree with you guys, completely. I like the format they are using. New interesting items and subjects. Great pictures, as you said.
Chuck
Ah yes, Greg. A chance to start anew. The printing on the MTH cars is great - Tell me what you think when you get it. I prefer the Birney myself - I imagine it is the two-truck one. Have you seen the Corgi Birney - I’ve got a ‘home-made’ powered one.
Doug… I like the Birney as well. Just a matter of funds and space! I’m really hankering for a little Trolley action on my small layout. The “Buy War Bonds” BnG is striking, and at 60 bucks… won’t break the bank. I will definately post a pic when the deal is done!
Greg
no i havent got mine yet and you guys are making me jealous talking about the magazine. i know its a little early but how do you get your layout published in ctt. mine is only in its early stages but i envision my layout looking like what theres look like.
I agree, a very enjoyable issue.
The custom Hellgate bridge article hit the spot for me, and having two featured layouts is great.
Paul
I just re-upped for three more years [had a half of a year to go]. They didn’t give me a bonus. [:O][;)] It is a little discount though. [:)] They do a good job.
Just got mine out of the mailbox. Will have Oreos, milk and CTT tonight!
Got mine a few days ago. Nice issue. Especially nice to see the review of the Tinplate Traditions 263E reproduction. From everything I have heard from people who own this engine, Neil’s review was right on the money.
Regards,
Clint
Just got mine tonight - very good issue! I loved that picture, and also the Homestead steam ship running in the fog - very cool effect. My wife got a kick out of the dvd drive-in theater!
I read it. I’ll chime in with a different view. I guess I don’t like the look of “hi rail” layouts. Not to take away from the skill and craftsmanship put into hi rail, I know it takes a lot of planning & work to make such nice scenery, but I can’t get past the third rail and the toy type trains running over a perfectly scaled and detailed layout. I’ve always thought of layouts like some of those pictured in CTT of being better off as 2 rail O or even HO scale. To me, 3 rail track & toy type trains are for toy like layouts with out of the box accessories and buildings that look like toys. The trains look better running through the right environment. Scaled O gauge 2 rail trains belong on a scale layout with detailed scenes.
With regard to the steamboat, did anyone notice that the stacks were too high to fit under that bridge? Was it a lift bridge? I hope not, because the barge was already into the draw and the bridge was still closed.
-Brian in Bflo.
Got mine today. Love the 1958 article. Another favorite and colorful year for Lionel plus it’s the year I was born.
It was a good issue but the best part was the letter from the Katrina guy who took his trains when he left New Orleans. I’d have to do the same thing.
I picked up my copy of the Sept. issue today at the local B&N, and am about to kick-off my shoes, assume a reclining position on the sofa, and give it a read. I imagine I can read through it faster than I can get this thread and forum to load on the dial-up I have here at home.[;)]
Haven’t received my CTT yet, beginning to wonder if and when I will get it. Gary
I enjoyed the wiring articles, and the 1958 article as well. Had I received the issue before going on vacation, I would have considered that 665 on the cover to be a “sign” and bought the one I saw at a train store. It was gone when I went back. The Q&A with Ray Plummer seemed to be a good thing for Doug Murphy to look into. He was having trouble with a crossover and isolated lines. Bill Loops layout was fantastic! Makes me wish I had the space. I’d copy his layout. The best thing is, we don’t have to wait 2 months between issues. Jim