The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America's Favorite Toy Trains, Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (549 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760340269 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Joseph M. said Gives great info on the trains track and layouts weather you. Gives great info on the trains track and layouts weather you are buying you're very first Lionel or are just getting started on your layout this book gives great info Infact I'm going to use the information on how to build a layout but not the same thing as putting a piece of plywood onto a table frame for a train table no I'm going to build one out of snow and ice and put my polar express on that. Hardcover version Trainmaster The author has written several books on Lionel (and other hobbies) and while they are NOT comprehensive, detailed books, they do a good job introducing you to the hobby and the things you can achieve with Lionel Trains. Even the advanced modeler can pick up something here and there. Overall, a good purchase.*Just a 'heads-up' to anyone looking to purchase this book, but Barnes and Noble bookstores has a hardcover version at $9.95! While I bought my copy at Amazon last year, when it first came out, at the highe. Patrick7XLNT!!!! This updated book is an excellent guide for guys like me who, after 30 years, unpacked their 1950s Lionel set and got hooked on making the layout they always wanted as a kid but couldn't afford. Lots of insider tips that my local train hobby store owner doesn't have time to answer. Inspirational pictures of very creative dioramas --- my kids like that!. XLNT!!!! This updated book is an excellent guide for guys like me who, after 30 years, unpacked their 1950s Lionel set and got hooked on making the layout they always wanted as a kid but couldn't afford. Lots of insider tips that my local train hobby store owner doesn't have time to answer. Inspirational pictures of very creative dioramas --- my kids like that!. 1 said XLNT!!!!. This updated book is an excellent guide for guys like me who, after XLNT!!!! This updated book is an excellent guide for guys like me who, after 30 years, unpacked their 1950s Lionel set and got hooked on making the layout they always wanted as a kid but couldn't afford. Lots of insider tips that my local train hobby store owner doesn't have time to answer. Inspirational pictures of very creative dioramas --- my kids like that!. 0 years, unpacked their 1950s Lionel set and got hooked on making the layout they always wanted as a kid but couldn't afford. Lots of insider tips that my local train hobby store owner doesn't have time to answer. Inspirational pictures of very creative dioramas --- my kids like that!
Author and hobby veteran Robert Schleicher updates his classic one-stop treasury of practical advice for Lionel® enthusiasts to include products such as FasTrackTM and LegacyTM. This hands-on volume also features:. From the Back CoverAfter more than a century of producing top-notch toy trains, Lionel® products are today more technologically advanced than ever thanks to such innovations as FasTrackTM and the LegacyTM control system
Lionel products are today more technologically advanced than ever, thanks to such innovations as FasTrack and the Legacy control system. This volume also features an overview of Lionel product development, more than 30 track plans for the floor and tabletop, advice on building scenery and structures, wiring and track how-to, help in choosing steam or diesel locomotives and freight or passenger operations, maintenance and restoration tips techniques, and instructions for operations that best emulate those of pro