Run 345 – Dec 2025 /Jan 2026

ON THE COVER

Publisher's Corner

Just for the "El" of It

Editor’s Corner

Yet Another OGR Anniversary

Product Showcase

Exciting New Products from Lionel, TrainWorld, and Menards!

Readers' Rails

OGR Readers share photos of their layouts

Product Reviews by Eric Siegel

• Lionel N&W King Coal Set
• Lionel’s Amazing EMD E6 Diesels

Feature Layouts

• COVER STORY - Christmas Is Electric Trains Time by Patrick Whitehead
• Hands-On Railroading Fun for Youngsters by Charles Kinzer
• Safest Way to Cross Tracks by John Cubic
  

Second Section

• Add Some Glitter to Your Holiday Layout by Howard Lamey
• An After-Christmas Layout for the Beginner by Ken Hoganson
  
• Keeping Them Rolling by by Ken Wing

Power on Board

Convert a Steam Locomotive to Dead Rail (PART 2) by Darrell Lamm

Scene Along the Rails

'Tis the Season by Allan Miller

Here's an Idea

A Simple Wireless Locomotive Control System by Robert H. Walker

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