The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America’s Favorite Toy Trains
- ISBN13: 9780760318263
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
In 1900, Joshua Lionel Cowen invented his first toy electric train, and within a few short years Lionel layouts became a part of American living rooms at Christmastime. In this officially licensed guide, veteran hobby industry writer Robert Schleicher presents an illustrated treasury of practical advice for the year-round Lionel enthusiast, or for beginners who want their own holiday tradition with a Lionel set under the tree. Contains comprehensive information for prototype railroads, including track plans for the floor and tabletop, advice for scenery and structures, tips for wiring and track how-to, maintenance and restoration techniques, and instructions for operations to best emulate a real train. Also includes information on choosing steam or diesel locomotives, freight vs. passenger trains, and Lionel product development.
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Review by Eugene J. Piplica for The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America’s Favorite Toy Trains
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The book covers a wide range of subjects on planning, building and operating a Lionel O-guage layout, but does not go into a lot of detail. Both Post-War and Modern Lionel trains and tracks are covered as is the newer TMCC electronic controls. The photos of existing Lionel O-gauge layouts are excellent, but the book did not describe the type of track nor were track layout diagrams provided, which would have been very informative. Nevertheless, the book is interesting and provides a good overview of what to consider when planning and building a Lionel O-gauge layout.
Review by F. Dumanoir for The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America’s Favorite Toy Trains
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This book with its excellent pictures and detailed descriptions will satisfy the model train neophyte as well as the old veterans.
It is geared especially to the famous “O” gauge Lionel trains of yesteryear. It can serve as a reference book for those just starting out or rediscovering the joys of model train collecting and operating layouts.
Review by R. Brooks for The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America’s Favorite Toy Trains
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This book lays a great foundation for anyone starting out. Practical ideas and methods are shown for wiring track and accessories. Care and maintenance. High quality book with very thick glossy pages and many many color photos along with some B/W photos. This would be helpful for anyone interested in 3 track O-gauge even if they are planning on using non-Lionel trains and accessories.
Review by Mr. Kenley C. Vogt for The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America’s Favorite Toy Trains
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I have a small collection of Lionel toy trains and bought this book to set some of them up. It has lots of tips on how to operate my collection. It is a reference book as well as a how to book.
Review by Paul Lyons for The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America’s Favorite Toy Trains
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Very helpful for a novice train layout builder. It helped me figure out how to hook up my father’s 50 year old train and track. My four year old has been going nuts waiting for me to set it up!