Trying to find an old issue of CTT

[PostwarMan07]

While responding to another thread I remembered the magazine I got that gave me the lionel bug.  I was wondering if anyone could help me find it...

The cover had a Two loops with a siding crossing the middle of the page connected to the inner loop.  Im pretty sure there was a 2350 NH EP5 rectifier and a pair of santa fe F3s.  In the middle im pretty sure there was a 128 newsstand (could have been a 145 gateman instead...not sure which).  There was also a ZW to the side.  I think the backround was black.

I remember there being an article on a man who received a berkshire for christmas in the 1940s.

I think the time period is between 1994 - 1997.  This is the best I can remember the magazine.  It would be cool to have the magazine that got me into the hobby again.  Maybe a long shot, but does anyone have any info on this issue??

[chuck]

Nov 1995 had a cover illustration  which was a section of one of Angella Trotter Thomas's paintings "Thanks, Dad".  Inside were a series of stories about past Christmas memories by John Lima, "An Amost Perfect World",  Peter Bradt's "A Good Yea AFter all", and Mike Novack's "Memories in Black and White".

[1688torpedo]

 Hello John W!

 I think I have the CTT Magazine you're looking for. It is from January 1999 & on the front is a Photo of a New Haven 2350 EP-5 & a MTH Z-4000 & on the inside is a story of one John Anderson who had a Lionel Layout in the 1940s & the pictures were taken in black & white & are very clear with a photo of a new 1946 726 Berkshire pulling the Irvington Passenger Cars & a 675 & 224 pulling their Freights as well. The layout diagram is also shown. There is also a story of a Prototype New Haven EP-5 Lionel made with L-I-O-N-E-L on the sides. If you want this issue, Just e-mail me with your address & I'll send it your way. Take Care.

[PostwarMan07]

Thanks for the help guys.  I think the nov 1995 issue is what I am looking for because it fits the description and time frame.  Im going to look around for this issue and will let you guys know if it turns up.  Thanks again!

[1688torpedo]

Hello John!

 I do believe that I have the Nov 1995 CTT Issue. I will take a look & let you know later. Take Care.

[1688torpedo]

Hello John!

I found the Nov 1995 issue you were looking for. My e-mail is [e-mail] if you want it & I'll send it your way. Take Care.

[PostwarMan07]

Keith, thanks for the reply! I sent you an email.

[1688torpedo]

 Hello John!

 I recieved your e-mail. I'll mail out the CTT in the morning for you & you will not owe me any postage. Take Care & I'll talk to you later.....Keith

[PostwarMan07]

thanks again!

[1688torpedo]

You're very welcome, John!  Take Care.

[PostwarMan07]

Just got the magazine in the mail today.  It was great to look at all the articles and that cover that I always remembered.  I feel like Im 8 again.  Thanks!

[1688torpedo]

Hello John!

 Glad it came in for you & you enjoy it. Take Care.

[asch]

This is what I love about this forum...people helping people and giving advice and friendship....If only people in the government could learn from modelrailroaders!    Happy Holidays Everybody!

[PostwarMan07]

asch, happy holidays to you too. This is a great forum with great people!