Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains, 1970-2000 [Paperback]

David Doyle (Author)

Book Description

Series: Standard Catalog of Lionel Trains 1970-2000 | Publication Date: October 13, 2008

Explore the only full-color price guide to modern-era Lionel trains, and your collecting senses will never be the same. With 3,000 crisp color photos depicting models from the most recent period of Lionel trains and detailed listings containing current market prices and helpful rarity ratings this book is truly unmatched composition. Complete the Standard Catalog trilogy covering a century of Lionel train with this one-of-a-kind guide to modern Lionel.

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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; Original edition (October 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896895777
• ISBN-13: 978-0896895775
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #723,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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.

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Huge Disappointment, September 28, 2008

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Lionel Fanatic - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains, 1970-2000 (Paperback)

This book is a huge disappointment. What a letdown after the first two volumes in this series. This third volume amounts to nothing more than a photo album. Beyond the item number and name of the item, there is virtually no text accompanying the photos. A value guide is also included for each item. There is not even a photo for some items, just the item number and name of item. While I recognize that this must have been a huge undertaking, it would have been better to break it down into several volumes and include more information. There is a Greenberg Guide covering the Kughn era from 1987 - 1995. A volume covering 1970 - 1986, and another covering 1995 - 2000 or 2005 that actually contains some information would have been much better. Save your money and use the Greenberg pocket price guides.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lionel Train Fan Review, October 17, 2008

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Paul W. Copeland (Greenville, North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains, 1970-2000 (Paperback)

This book is not a comprehensive as the previous volumes in the series. However, the author explains that due to the sheer volume of material available on the subject, that a decision had to be made regarding the areas covered and also the way the material was presented. I lament the fact that other material, particularly accessories, has not been covered. That being said, the material covered (locomotives, passenger cars and freight cars) is very well done and comprehensive in its completeness. Mr Doyle is to be complemented on the subject matter that is presented and also in the way it is presented. One can only hope that the material that has been left out will someday appear in future volumes.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book review of Standard Catalog of Lionel Trains 1970-2000, January 3, 2009

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Clifford A. Reeves, Jr. - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains, 1970-2000 (Paperback)

This is a follow-on catalog book to the 1945-1989 catalog book. While it is a useful reference for obtaining the latest average prices of rolling stock and locomotives, it is definately not on par with the first 1945-1989 book, which is a wealth of knowledge about the various Lionel cars and engines denoting the subtle differences about them. Some very useful history was also included, so that the interested hobbyist came away feeling he/she had learned something. This book is strictly a "telephone book" of cars and engines with an avereage price attached. While still useful, it is NOT a learning tool.