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Standard Catalog of Lionel Trains 1900-1942

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I bought this book based on my favorable impression of this author's earlier volume on Postwar Lionel Trains. I was not disappointed! This book is a quantum leap forward! The photos are much larger, clearer and well lit. Checking the prices listed against what I just paid at York they seem to be accurate, and the rarity scale is handy too.

Prewar enthusiasts have not had an up to date reference in years - we have one now! This single book will replace three now on my shelf. Listed are Standard Gauge, 0, 00 and 2 7/8. Engines, cars, accessories and catalogs are all listed, along with vintage catalog appearing occassionally.

My only complaints are that no information is provided about Lionel sets, only the individual items - and although the book claims to have 1100 color photos - and probably does - I'd still like to have seen photos of some of the other paint schemes of some of the items. However, despite these minor complaints, this book is a great value!

David Doyles new book on pre war Lionel is a must have volume which comprehensively reviews, using photographs and text, every piece Lionel manufactured during that time. Where he scores over other catalogues is as well as giving price valuations he shows rarity in simple to understand ratings something which is quite often hard to find

This is a great guide for my Lionel collection. This book is very handy for buying and selling Lionel trains. I have found this guide to be very accurate.

Very help in determining age and type of Lionel items,and value before purchasing or selling.

David Doyle's new Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains 1900-1942 is the most complete guide available for Lionel products: collectors won't want to be without it. From the turn of the century until World war II, Lionel turned out toy trains for kids of all ages: over a thousand color photos blends with pricing guidelines for different conditions to accompany a history of Lionel products. Organized by type of product, from passenger cars and ballast cars to box cars, collectors will find this quite an easy reference to use.

David Doyle's new Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains 1900-1942 is the most complete guide available for Lionel products: collectors won't want to be without it. From the turn of the century until World war II, Lionel turned out toy trains for kids of all ages: over a thousand color photos blends with pricing guidelines for different conditions to accompany a history of Lionel products. Organized by type of product, from passenger cars and ballast cars to box cars, collectors will find this quite an easy reference to use.

As an antique dealer I purchase many price catalogs. I am frequently dissapointed in the pictures, text, pricing, or completeness of the catalog. This catalog was easy to use, had picures of every entry, detailed descriptions of every entry, including minor differences of items with the same Lionel number. As far as I could tell EVERY item was included. Every item had pricing in various conditions.

This catalog is an excellent investment!

My father passed away a year ago and left a rather large collection of Lionel trains. I bought this book to try to determine the value (not for sale) of his collection. All of the trains were there with a description of purpose, model and years made. It was a lot of fun just learning about the trains and seeing them presented in this great book. We are not planning on selling the trains but now we know what we have - more than just the value.

An excellent addition to your library. Lots of photos, and information, to enhanse your enjoyment of the hobby!

You will enjoy this book!

The book was delivered very quickly. The seller took great care to protect the book during shipping as the book arrived in perfect condition.