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HOT AAA Greenberg Guides Lionel Trains : Pocket... Lionel Trains 1901-2001 (Greenburg's Pocket Price Guide Lionel Trains)
by Kent J. Johnson (Editor)

AAA Lionel Price & Rarity Guide : 1901-1969,... Lionel Price & Rarity Guide : 1901-1969, 2000 Edition
by Tom McComas, Charles Krone, Chuck Krone

Book Description
The only Lionel pocket guide to feature color photography is now expanded to include more than 200 Lionel items in full color! Lionel has been producing toy trains since 1900, and this 100th anniversary edition covers all the classics built through 1969-the State Set, Blue Comet, Santa Fe, Flying Yankee, Hudsons, and much more. A complete listing of prewar and postwar trains, accessories and sets includes rarity ratings, box prices, and trend arrows indicating the likely direction of future values for all items covered.

Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains,... Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains, 1901-1942 : Accessories
by Peter H. Riddle

Book Description
Surveys Lionel's prewar accessory production with values listings, photographs, and product descriptions. The most complete record available of Lionel's innovative accessory line.

Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Paper and...
Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Paper and Collectibles
by Robert J., Osterhoff, Carole A. Norbeck (Editor), Cindy L. Floyd

Mth Electric Trains Illustrated Price &... Mth Electric Trains Illustrated Price & Rarity Guide : 1999 Edition
by Tom McComas, Chuck Krone

Greenberg's Guide to M.T.H. Electric... Greenberg's Guide to M.T.H. Electric Trains
by Roland Lavoie, Roland La Voie

Book Description
The new classics from MTH have everyone talking! Now learn the details of every single MTH product with this guide. From descriptions and pricing to current values and lots of detailed photos, this guide tells the whole story. More than 450 production items featured in color. Includes comprehensive pricing research and data. Includes a free Train Tracker CD-Rom.

Greenberg's Roadname Guide to O Gauge... Greenberg's Roadname Guide to O Gauge Trains
by Kent J. Johnson (Editor), Julie Lafountain (Editor)

Book Description
Guides operators and collectors to their favorite O gauge trains by easy-to-find railroad name and equipment type. Lists pricing information and short product descriptions.

Railroad Collectibles : An Illustrated... Railroad Collectibles : An Illustrated Value Guide
by Stanley L. Baker

Greenberg's Pocket Price Guide :... Greenberg's Pocket Price Guide : American Flyer and Other s Gauge Manufacturers (Greenberg's Pocket Price Guide, 1999)
by Kent J. Johnson (Editor)

Book Description
Features market values for American Flyer and other S gauge trains and accessories. Includes production dates and any significant variations of items.

TM's 3-Rail Illustrated Price Guide TM's 3-Rail Illustrated Price Guide
by Tom McComas

Greenberg's Pocket Price Guide : Marx... Greenberg's Pocket Price Guide : Marx Trains (Greenberg's Pocket Price Guide, 7th Ed.)

Book Description
Includes a brief description of each item, such as production date and significant variations. Provides pricing information for products in good or excellent condition. Lists updated price and recent products released by the new Marx Trains manufacturer.

LAYOUTS AND WIRING

NOVICE Easy Lionel Layouts You Can Build
Easy Lionel Layouts You Can Build
by Peter H. Riddle

Book Description
Presents design and construction information for 29 great new toy train layouts. Shows how to build O gauge layouts for Lionel trains, including everything from concept and track plans to model railroad construction and operation.

NOVICE How to Build Your First Lionel Layout How to Build Your First Lionel Layout
by Stanley W. Trzoniec

From Booklist
In this Lionel construction lesson for novices, Trzoniec begins with a salute to the toy company and then proceeds to the essence: nailing together a four-by-eight-foot table; laying and wiring Lionel's distinctive triple-rail track; selecting engines, cars, and buildings for Plasticville (an actual promotional name from Lionel's 1940s heyday); and customizing the scenery--not forgetting the obligatory tunnel. Exactly captioned pictures complete the utility of the guide, which, though usually distributed through hobby store sales, merits library stocking because of the immense popularity of model railroads. Gilbert Taylor

Book Description
Offers a step-by-step approach to designing and constructing a 4 x 8 foot Lionel layout. Includes tips and techniques on supplies, track planning, wiring, scenery, and operating accessories.

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Track Plans for Toy Trains Track Plans for Toy Trains

Book Description
An inspiring compilation of track plans any toy train operator will devour. The quantity and quality of tabletop and walkaround plans for small, medium, and large O and S gauge layouts make this a stand-out book for toy train operators. Plans for sectional and flexible track provide countless options--there's no other book quite like it!

NOVICE Easy Model Railroad Wiring Easy Model Railroad Wiring
by Andy Sperandeo

Book Description
A must-have reference for every level modeler, with easy and reliable layout wiring techniques. Everything a modeler needs to know about wiring a permanent layout is covered in this how-to guide. Includes the essential techniques needed to wire a two-rail, DC-powered layout of any size or complexity. Each chapter includes photos, illustrations, and detailed schematizes. Modelers have been asking for it! Features a chapter on Command Control and introduces the basics of Digital Command control (DCC). The only comprehensive book offering fundamental wiring skills and techniques. Written by well-known hobby author, Andy Sperandeo, editor of MODEL RAILROADER Magazine.

Classic Lionel Display Layouts You Can... Classic Lionel Display Layouts You Can Build (Toy Trains)
by Roger Carp

Book Description
Operators and collectors will appreciate the value and history captured in this book.

Build your own historic Lionel postwar layout using the original display layout diagrams! Classic, small layouts are featured with parts lists, descriptions, wiring diagrams, and more. Now you can own a rare piece of Lionel history, too.

--Includes reproductions of more than 20 original Lionel diagram sheets from 1950--1970s

--Features all the details necessary to build these layouts, including wiring diagrams

--Includes a previously published article on how to build one of these small layouts using modern materials

--Written by Roger Carp, a foremost historian of the postwar Lionel period

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Greenberg's Wiring Your Lionel Layout :... Greenberg's Wiring Your Lionel Layout : A Primer for Lionel Train Enthusiasts
by Peter H. Riddle

Book Description
Shows how to wire a basic Lionel layout. Explains standard electrical principles and recommends tools and supplies. Includes detailed photos and diagrams for powering track, operating accessories, and troubleshooting circuits.

Realistic Track Plans for O Gauge Trains
Realistic Track Plans for O Gauge Trains
by Martin McGuirk

Book Description
Shows how to build a lifelike O gauge layout with realistic track plans based on the operations of full-size railroads. Includes specific layout dimensions and track requirements, and features track plans for sectional and custom track operations.

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SCENERY

Building City Scenery for Your Model...
Building City Scenery for Your Model Railroad (Model Railroading)
by John Pryke

Book Description
The popularity of city-scape modeling is growing! This is THE book that shows modelers how to get started.

With the variety of new city structures and details now available, modelers are looking for a guide to help them build their own realistic urban setting--this book is it! Initial chapters introduce concepts of urban development; later chapters give specific instructions on how to model realistic city structures and scenes of any size in any scale.

--Features step-by-step photos, technical illustrations, and a variety of approaches to assembling a model city for a model railroad

--Ideal for intermediate modelers who want to enhance realism on their layouts

--Includes instruction on kitbashing, working with forced perspective, modeling fine details, and more

--Written by award-winning modeler and clinician John Pryke

How to Build Realistic Model Railroad... How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery
by Dave Frary, Michael Emmerich (Editor)

Book Description
A cookbook approach to creating scenery like an expert that delivers predictable results every time. Teaches how to design, build, model, and finish backgrounds, mountains, hills, trees, bushes, water, dirt, and much more. Features detailed photos, techniques, and product information.

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Model Railroad Bridges & Trestles : A...
Model Railroad Bridges & Trestles : A Guide to Designing and Building Bridges for Your Layout (Model Railroad Handbook, No 33)
by Bob Hayden (Editor), Michael Emmerich (Editor)

Book Description
Teaches how to build sturdy model bridges and trestles of stunning realism. Includes construction plans, prototype phtographs, and over 20 sets of scale drawings for scratchbuilding, kitbashing, or modifying commercial bridge kits.

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COLLECTING AND HISTORY

All Aboard! : The Story of Joshua Lionel...
All Aboard! : The Story of Joshua Lionel Cowen and His Lionel Train Company
by Ron. Hollander

HOT Collector's Guide to American Toy Trains...
Collector's Guide to American Toy Trains (Wallace-Homestead Collector's Guide Series)
by Al Bagdade, Allen D. Bagdade (Contributor), Susan D. Bagdade, Sue Bagdade

REPAIRS AND TECHNICAL

NOVICE Beginner's Guide to Repairing Lionel... Beginner's Guide to Repairing Lionel Trains
by Ray L. Plummer

Book Description
Teaches how to get old Lionel trains running again! Shows how to repair and maintain Lionel O gauge trains built from the turn of the century through the 1970s. Gives detailed explanations with photos and diagrams illustrating easy repair, lubrication, and maintenance tips and techniques.

AAA How to Operate & Maintain Lionel Trains... How to Operate & Maintain Lionel Trains and Accessories
by Lionel Corporation Staff

Railroad Model Craftsman, February 1993
It provides complete information on layout, assembly, trouble shooting and maintenance.

Newsday, April 23, 1994
While there's a wealth of material on the most esoteric aspects of collecting Lionel trains, there has been a decided dearth of information about actually using them -- until now. Bibliographic Press has reissued the 1956 manual "How to Operate & Maintain Lionel Trains and Accessories," a neat, no-nonsense softbound book packed with layouts, installation data and troubleshooting tips."

Book Description
This book was originally published by the Lionel Corporation in 1956 and has been reprinted by Bibliographic Press as a high quality softcover with acid-free paper. It features dozens of illustrations and charts and is an essential tool for all Lionel train operators.

From the Publisher
Many have fond memories of Lionel trains of this era, which seem indestructible, but in contrast to the trains, few instruction manuals have survived as they were originally printed on low-quality paper. It is for this reason that we are proud to make a high quality edition of this useful book available to train enthusiasts.

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AAA Instructions for Operating Lionel Trains
Instructions for Operating Lionel Trains
by Lionel Corporation Staff (Illustrator), Lionel Corp

Classic Toy Trains, February 1998
This book uniquely documents Lionel trains and accessories . . . (and) provides full instructions.

Smoke n' Cinders: the Newsletter of the Garden Railroad Society, Nov./Dec. 1997
There are some great drawings of various Lionel remote controlled accessories including a bascule bridge, an ice car and a lumber loader. It is sure to bring back memories for us "older guys."

Book Description
This manual was published by the Lionel Corporation in 1940, and has been reprinted by Bibliographic Press on high-quality acid-free paper. This book is a complete source of detailed information about Lionel trains and accessories just prior to America's entry into World War II. It provides instructions on train layout, operation, wiring, maintenance, troubleshooting and routine repairs, and is extensively illustrated.

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AAA Complete Service Manual for Lionel Trains Complete Service Manual for Lionel Trains
by Maury D. Klein

Book Description
This text provides all schematic and wiring diagrams, a description of each item, and repair and operating instructions. Additional pages are included from the Lionel instruction sheets which accompany engines, operating cars and accessories. This permanently bound, hardcover book is a library edition designed for a lifetime of use.

About the Author
Maury D. Klein is the president of MDK, Inc, manufacturer of K-LINE Electric Trains. The company produces a wide variety of O Gauge and O Scale model trains and accessories and has been serving the hobby market with popular and innovative products since 1974.

Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manual...
Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manual for Lionel Trains, 1945-1969
by Roger Carp (Editor)

Book Description
Offers over a thousand repair and maintenance tips for Lionel locomotives, operating cars, accessories, transformers, light bulbs, and switches. Provides original Lionel technical advice and handy techniques submitted by toy train collectors and operators over the past ten years.

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COLLECTABLES & TRAIN SETS

Lionel Trains Key Chain by Basic Fun Inc

Crazy about trains? Carry an American legend to school, the grocery store, wherever you go! Lionel Trains are collectible replicas of the great locomotives through history. The popular Santa Fe style has been miniaturized and set up in a clear plastic dome on a keychain. Pull the chain and watch three engines travel around the track through the tiny southwestern landscape. Canyons, buttes, tunnels, and a creek populate this arid scene. With an on-off button, the train will stop and go at will. The 2.25-inch-long base of the oval toy makes it a handy, eye-catching keychain. --Emilie Coulter

Product Description
The legendary Santa Fe locomotive from Lionel Trains continues to be one of the most popular and collectible train styles ever produced. Watch your train run around the track as you pull the chain

Lionel Mighty Mogul Train Set by Learning Curve

Lionel's Complete Story-Based Train System for Ages 5 to 8...Great Railway Adventures!

The Mighty Mogul set includes all the components to run your own railroad, with sound, light, and action. Includes the Adventure Drawbridge, Mogul Engine, Express Wood Tender, Flashing Caboose, 22 pieces of track, 5 signs, 8 trestles, 32 page soft-cover book, and audio cassette. Track is fully compatible with BRIO and Thomas sets. Story-based system of play combines the appeal of trains with the developmental benefits of storybook and audio cassette. Requires three "AA" batteries (not included).

TOYTRAIN Action Loading Dock Train by LGB

Some of the world's best G scale model trains come from Lehmann Gross Bahn in Germany. LGB produces the Toytrain system, specifically suited to young railroaders and featuring the same high quality of LGB's grownup line. (These trains will even run outside in the rain!) This starter set gives budding engineers everything they need to start riding the rails: a 1-amp-powered locomotive, two gondola cargo cars, and enough solid-brass track for a 4-by-7-foot oval. The set also includes four plastic Playmobil-style workers, who can load five oil barrels onto the gondolas with the 6-inch-long plastic forklift. Aspiring conductors also get a whistle and signal paddle to coordinate traffic, while a cardboard screen with a tunnel provides background scenery. (For those new to the railroad biz, G scale is four times larger than conventional HO model trains. Cars tend to be almost a foot long, and the heaviest piece, the engine, weighs about 4 pounds--a good size for small hands.) --Paul Hughes

Product Description
G scale model train set

"G" Great Northern Train Set by Bachmann

Product Description
G scale model train set

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"G" BumbleBee Train Set by Bachmann

"G" Tweetsie Train Set by Bachmann

Great Railway Adventures Daylight... Starter set by Learning Curve

HO Scale Missile Force Train Set

Product Description
Locomotive is lighted Dual Drive U.S. Army 8-wheel drive with power to all wheels. The set contains a 51' flat car with an M47 tank on it. It also contains a tank-buster railroad car that conceals its weaponry until enemy is upon it, at which time it opens quickly to fire its anti-tank guns. The set contains a U.S. Army caboose, a car with three missiles and a launcher, 144 soldiers, and an oval track. A hobby-rated Power pack with Circuit Breaker is included and makes set ready to run.

AAA Double Diesel Train Set

Product Description

Rated number one by Model Railroader Magazine. Dynamic long haul train comes with two-lighted diesel locomotives, one powered and one un-powered as required by Hobby Standards. Powered diesel locomotive is an eight-wheel engine with power to all wheels. Motor is hobby rated at 1,000 hours, and can be replaced with a new engine. Set contains five superior weighted painted cars, a caboose, bridge and trestle set, a 40 piece building set, 24 telephone poles and signs, and a hand painted 12" x 18" tunnel. Set also has a huge 54" x 36" oval track, 72 figures, and hobby rated Power Pack with Circuit Breaker. Set is ready to run.

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MISSOURI PACIFIC LINES

Missouri Pacific Lines : Freight Train...
Missouri Pacific Lines : Freight Train Services, Equipment & Locomotives
by Patrick C. Dorin

The Rebirth of the Missouri Pacific,...
The Rebirth of the Missouri Pacific, 1956-1983
by H. Craig Miner

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

All Aboard the Whistle-Stop Train : A...
All Aboard the Whistle-Stop Train : A Storybook With 12 Stickers (Lionel Trains)
by June Doolittle, Rich Torrey (Illustrator), Richard L. Torrey (Illustrator)

The Train That Rode on Water : A... The Train That Rode on Water : A Storybook With 12 Stickers (Lionel Trains)
by June Doolittle, Rich Torrey (Illustrator), Richard L. Torrey (Illustrator)

Circus Train : A Little Lionel Book...
Circus Train : A Little Lionel Book About Counting (Lionel Trains)
by June Doolittle, Richard L. Torrey

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