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.

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.

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.

American Flyer

Author: Gerry Souter
Publisher: Friedman/Fairfax Publishing
ISBN: 9781586635749
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Informative and colorfully illustrated....More than 200 color photos of trains and vintage ads make this a delight for collectors.”--Chicago Tribune "A gloriously illustrated guide to the history of the American Flyer...this volume highlights the hardest-to-find, most valuable train cars, while exploring the fascinating evolution of American Flyer toy trains.”--From House to Home

Collecting Toy Trains

Author: Richard O'Brien
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780896891203
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 446

Book Description
Stay on track with accurate identification and pricing of Lionel, Marx, American Flyer, Ives, Buddy L and other toy trains. Top train collectors help author Richard O'Brien price engines, cars and accessories. Brand new photos and first-time listings have been added to the line -- just in time for your boarding call!

Christie's Toy Trains

Author: Hugo Marsh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780823006410
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A history of toy trains notes their origins in Germany in the 1850s, traces the standardization of toy train accessories, and describes the manufacturing endeavors of Lionel and American Flyer.

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.

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.