Lionel

Author: Dan Ponzol
Publisher: Friedman/Fairfax Publishing
ISBN: 9781567999662
Category : Oversize books
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"This officially licensed, centennial celebration of the Lionel electric train tells the story of the first one hundred years of Lionel and showcases stunning, full-color photographs of some of the famous--as well as some of the rarest--examples of the Lionel output."--Cover.

Realistic Modeling for Toy Trains

Author: Dennis Brennan
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN: 0890247455
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
The author shows you how to build a hi-rail toy train layout such as his Sandy Harbor Terminal Railway. He provides modeling concepts as well as practical techniques for incorporating toy trains and accessories into realistic settings.

The Golden Years of Tin Toy Trains

Author: Paul Klein Schiphorst
Publisher: New Cavendish Books Dist
ISBN: 9781872727592
Category : Railraods
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The first accurate and comprehensive cataloguing of the subject. Beautiful photography captures the subject matter perfectly.

Toy Train Collecting and Operating

Author: John Grams
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN: 9780897784474
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
Toy train collectors and operators can always use more information about their hobby -- such as how and why to collect and operate vintage toy trains. Beginners will enjoy this introduction to the hobby; experienced collectors and operators will appreciate the thoughtful discussions of the subject.

American Flyer

Author: Bill Milne
Publisher: Friedman/Fairfax Publishing
ISBN: 9781402718557
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Collectors and fans will be thrilled with this first-ever, gloriously illustrated guide to the history of the American Flyer model trains. “Informative and colorfully illustrated...a delight for collectors.”—Chicago Tribune A visual tribute presents more than 200 photos and illustrations, starting with the very first pre-1920s trains, from the engine to the caboose, along with the individuals who designed and built them, the stores that sold them, and the most intriguing tabletop train displays. For those on the lookout for rare models, pictures highlight the hardest-to-find, most valuable train cars. That way, collectors will be sure to recognize them when they check those forgotten toys stored in the attic or discover them available for a song at a yard sale.

Classic Toy Trains

Author: Gerry Souter
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 9780760313671
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Text and photographs present a history of toy trains.

Inside the Lionel Trains Fun Factory

Author: Robert J. Osterhoff
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Do you like Lionel toy trains? Enjoy corporate history? Or just want to take a nostalgic journey back to your childhood? Then Inside The Lionel Trains Fun Factory: The History of a Manufacturing Icon and The Place Where Childhood Dreams Were Made is for you. It delivers a fascinating trip through the rise, fall and rise again of Lionel, one of the manufacturing and pop icons in modern American life. The impeccable research by Lionel historian Robert J. Osterhoff, along with hundreds of unpublished photos and images, tells the history of Lionel's trains, factories, employees and business practices from the late 19th century until today.

The LEGO Trains Book

Author: Holger Matthes
Publisher: No Starch Press
ISBN: 1593278195
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
Learn the model-making process from start to finish, including the best ways to choose scale, wheels, motors, and track layout. Get advice for building steam engines, locomotives, and passenger cars, and discover fresh ideas and inspiration for your own LEGO train designs. Inside you'll find: -A historical tour of LEGO trains -Step-by-step building instructions for models of the German Inter-City Express (ICE), the Swiss “Crocodile,” and a vintage passenger car -Tips for controlling your trains with transformers, receivers, and motors -Advice on advanced building techniques like SNOT (studs not on top), microstriping, creating textures, and making offset connections -Case studies of the design process -Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designs For ages 10+

Old Tracks, New Tricks

Author: Jessica Petersen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781943147243
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Trixie and Tracky are disappointed when the wooden train set they join is full of bossy trains and snoring train tracks.

101 Classic Toy Trains

Author: Roger Carp
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
ISBN: 0871164108
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
Based on the popular “Collectible Classics” column from Classic Toy Trains magazine, 101 Classic Toy Trains surveys the most collectible toy train accessories, locomotives, and rolling stock. This book is very helpful to those who have found an old train collection and are looking for the value of it, as well as for those who just want a better idea of what they should buy next for their layout.