The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America's Favorite Toy Trains (Paperback)

by Robert S. Schleicher (Author) "T To most Americans, Lionel means toy trains..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"If you do not have a book covering basics of a model railroad layout...maintaining...operating trains...consider purchasing this." -- The Villager, official newsletter of Plasticville Collectors Assoc., November 2005

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The Villager, official newsletter of the Plasticville Collectors Association, November 2005 (circ. unavailable) “If you do not have a book covering the basics of creating a model railroad layout or one on maintaining and operating your trains in your library you may wish to consider purchasing this one.”

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: MBI; First edition (November 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760318263
• ISBN-13: 978-0760318263
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #209,597 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Big Book of Lionel, July 10, 2006

By	Eugene J. Piplica (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginner and expert Lionel train fans, March 21, 2006

By	F. Dumanoir "vintage hifi-geek" (Katy, Texas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great foundation book, August 23, 2007

By	R. Brooks (York, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.