A full-color pictorial celebration of what are arguably history's greatest toys, Legendary Lionel Trains depicts memorable trains from every era of Lionel production and highlights those of the 1940s and 1950s. The fascinating story of Lionel toy trains and their 100-year ascent to such legendary status is told. The focus of the book is on the trains as objects of art, intrigue, and nostalgia, highlighting their unmatched ability to inspire and fulfill so many childhood dreams. Full of images that capture the classic toy trains in dramatic poses, this book recalls a spirit found in popular Lionel catalogs and promotional artwork of the 1940s and 1950s.
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A superb resource for Lionel Train collectors,
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This review is from: Legendary Lionel Trains (Hardcover)
Legendary Lionel Trains is a remarkable history of the model railroading collectibles of the Lionel company; though it includes specimens from every era of Lionel production, it especially focuses upon the classic creations of the 1940s and 1950s. Gorgeous full-color photographs illustrations on almost every page draw the reader into the fascinating world of these unique creations, as the text extensively describes each item's innovations, history, productions, commercial success rate, and more. This a treasured walk down memory lane for model railroad enthusiasts, and a superb resource for Lionel Train collectors.
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The book looks beautiful - it is for my grandson for Christmas - he LOVES trains, especially Lionels. Seller sent in a timely manner - book arrived as promised.
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These days, we feel lucky if one of our appliancesa mixer, say, or an answering machine-lasts five years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
real railroads, bascule bridge, toy trains Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Second World War, New York Central, Union Pacific, Magne Traction, Train Master, Flying Yankee, Lionel Lines, Mickey Mouse, Pennsylvania Railroad, New Jersey, General Mills, Cold War, Command Control, General Motors, Santa Fes New!
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These days, we feel lucky if one of our appliancesa mixer, say, or an answering machine-lasts five years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
real railroads, bascule bridge, toy trains Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Second World War, New York Central, Union Pacific, Magne Traction, Train Master, Flying Yankee, Lionel Lines, Mickey Mouse, Pennsylvania Railroad, New Jersey, General Mills, Cold War, Command Control, General Motors, Santa Fes New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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