Description
Classic Toy Trains Magazine Summer 1988 Lionel Layout American Flyer S-Scale. The striking cover showcases model trains, highlighting "PHIL KLOPP'S MAGNIFICENT LIONEL LAYOUT.". Item Type/Format: Magazine / Periodical. Publication: Classic Toy Trains. This is the Summer 1988 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine, identified as the "FIRST QUARTERLY ISSUE" and featuring a comprehensive "1988 TOY FAIR REPORT." The striking cover showcases model trains, highlighting "PHIL KLOPP'S MAGNIFICENT LIONEL LAYOUT." Additional cover features include "AMERICAN FLYER S-an inflation hedge?" and "A visit to DELTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS." This vintage magazine is a valuable resource for collectors and operators interested in model railroading, offering insights into classic toy trains and the hobby's history. This periodical provides a snapshot of the toy train world in 1988, covering layouts, specific models, and industry news. It's an excellent piece of ephemera for enthusiasts, offering detailed articles and advertising art related to model trains. The back cover features an advertisement for "Williams by BACHMANN" showcasing their GP9 Diesels, adding to the historical context of model train manufacturing at the time. This listing includes one individual magazine. **Verified Specifications:** * **Publication:** Classic Toy Trains * **Publisher:** Kalmbach Publishing Co. * **Item Type/Format:** Magazine / Periodical * **Issue Date:** Summer 1988 * **Subject:** Model Trains, Toy Trains, Lionel Trains, American Flyer S-Scale, Model Railroading, Hobby * **Era/Date:** 1980s * **Features:** First Quarterly Issue, 1988 Toy Fair Report * **Included Components:** 1x Magazine