Standard Catalog of Lionel Train Sets: 1945-1969 [Paperback]

David Doyle (Author)

Book Description

Series: Standard Catalog of Lionel Train Sets 1945-1969 | Publication Date: April 9, 2007

*Boxed set collecting is the fast growing aspect of the toy train-collecting hobby - an estimated 40% of Lionel Train collectors are interested in boxed set

*Train sets with all their original packaging and original set carton command twice the sum of individual components value

One man's trash is another collector's treasure, just take a look at today's growing community of toy train collectors eagerly searching for the boxes toy trains come in. Once the clumsy outer packaging quickly discarded for a prized Lionel Train, boxed sets of postwar Lionel Trains draw focus and favor today among many refined collectors. This beautifully illustrated guide, with 500 photos, includes every catalogued Lionel Train set, complete with current secondary market pricing and packaging information. This book undoubtedly will appeal to your love for Lionel!

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (April 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896894444
• ISBN-13: 978-0896894440
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #599,393 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Doyle is an accomplished writer with nearly a dozen books about Lionel trains to his credit, including all the books in the Standard Catalog of Lionel trains trilogy. A collector of Lionel trains and former hobby store owner; Doyle travels the country gathering information on toy trains and talking trains with fellow collectors.

Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure for Lionel and Toy Train Enthusiasts, October 9, 2004

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Railrunnin "Keeping the Semaphores Straight" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains: 1945-1969 (Paperback)

Just received the new Lionel Reference book by Dave Doyle. This is a treasure. The book has more information packed between the covers than most any other toy train reference book. Outstanding pictures (kudos to his son for the pics) compliment the detailed descriptions of each item and the respective variations.

The book is well thought out regarding how the different subjects are arranged. I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in Lionel trains.

My only regret is I did not find the pre-order form for the 1970-2004 edition ;)

Thanks David for a terrific addition to the LL (Licata Library).

Paul J. Licata

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good reference book for the Lionel train enthusiast., August 24, 2006

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This review is from: Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains: 1945-1969 (Paperback)

This book is a must have for both the serious collector and casual Lionel train fan alike. The book gives good background information for each segment of Lionel train (locomotives, flat cars, etc.) as well as insightful commentary on each train car model. The pictures are excellent but if you are looking for detailed information on the parts and assembly of the trains then this book will not help.

That said, the book is highly recommended for the Lionel fan who wants to see the full lineup of Lionel trains produced (post-war) and their approximate values.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A major 'must have' bible of information, February 2, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standard Catalog of Lionel Trains 1945-1969 (Paperback)

Now in a newly expanded and updated second edition, David Doylle's "Standard Catalog of Lionel Trains' showcases Lionel toy trains made from 1945 through 1969. Surveyed in an authoritative collector's reference this new edition packs over a thousand color photos with its expanded catalog , which includes variations on Lionel cars and accessories. Many collectors of Lionels will find come to consider this a major 'must have' bible of information, packing in color photos and charts of values for Lionel trains in all conditions.