Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manual for Lionel Trains, 1945-1969 (Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manuals) (Paperback)

by Roger Carp (Editor) "Following actual railroading practice most Lionel steam-type locomotives are equipped with a two-tone whistle..." (more)
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Product Description
Offers over a thousand repair and maintenance tips for Lionel locomotives, operating cars, accessories, transformers, light bulbs, and switches. Provides original Lionel technical advice and handy techniques submitted by toy train collectors and operators over the past ten years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 736 pages
• Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company; 7 edition (May 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897784553
• ISBN-13: 978-0897784559
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #194,740 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the collector and operator!, September 8, 1999

By A Customer

This book has become one of my standard references for repair, restoration and operation. It is easy to understand, has great diagrams, and covers most Lionel pieces for this period. It is also valuable as a reference for operating those pieces with missing instructions! I highly recommend this book to anyone from beginner to pro with an interest in old Lionel.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Small size plus small print & fuzzy diagrams, November 19, 2000

By A Customer

I have many of the original Lionel service notes included in this book. The original service notes were printed on 8.5 by 11 inch paper; these originals lack the clarity which is standard for today's printing technology. Take the "not so crisp" originals, reduce them in size to 6.03 inches by 8.42 inches (this is the size of the book) and it becomes a chore to read the book without a magnifying glass, and even then some of the numbers (identifying the parts) can't be read. The sad thing is the author has done a good job in correcting and updating the material, but the publisher went the cheap, cheap, cheap route. If you must buy, be sure to include a magnifying glass!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, December 28, 2007

By	J. Cupple "jchobbysupply" (fairview park, oh United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you own and/or operate postwar Lionel trains this book is a must have.
It is the postwar Lionel bible with exploded views,wiring schematics,part numbers, and repair tips. Yes, you will need reading glasses the print is extra small.