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Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manual for Lionel Trains, 1945-1969 (Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manuals) Paperback – May 1, 1998

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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.

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752 pages
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English
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Kalmbach Pub Co
Publication date

May 1, 1998
Reading age

14 years and up
Dimensions

6.25 x 1.5 x 8.75 inches
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0897784553
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978-0897784559
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kalmbach Pub Co; 7th edition (May 1, 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 752 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0897784553
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0897784559
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.5 x 8.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #67,947 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Kevin K

They should have called it the Lionel Train Do Everything

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019

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This has everything you need to fix you post war train. I repaired my fathers old ZW275 transformer and I removed the core and could remember where one wire went. After I purchased the book I opened to the wiring diagram and there is was it need to be connected to the circuit breaker. I reconnected the wire and everything is working 100% replaced the rollers, whistle diodes and power cord.

I'm going to finish up with my Lionel 2026 later tonight and I will be using this book as a reference.

It has all of the info you could ever need to repair and maintain your trains. Just in time for Christmas.

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Dave Marciniszy

Must Have Book For Train Repair and Collectors

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2012

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I would highly recommend this book - even if at times you may need a magnifier to read all the details.

Here is the Low Down on The Book:

1) Reproduced Original diagrams, operating instructions and repair instructions for just about every Lionel Train and Accessory during the period listed.
2) Part Numbers are clearly listed to make internet searches easier.
3) Easy to read index to find the model you are looking for.
4) Tracking down and purchasing the material would cost much more than the price of this book.

You will find yourself either carrying this book around or opening it each time you work on your train set. This is a book of basically original reproductions of Lionel material, so remember they will be dated and not as user friendly as material produced today.

This is a must have for your bookshelf if you are seriously considering repairing or maintaining your collection.

Here is a link to Maintenance DVD that I purchases and reviewed:

Maintenance & Repair Guide for Lionel Electric Trains & Accessories
Modern Toy Train Repair & Maintenance (Classic Toy Trains Books)

9 people found this helpful

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Robert J. Neal

Excellent book for Post War collector and operator!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2010

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I recently purchased this book and highly recommend it to anyone interested in collecting Post War Lionel. It has already saved me at least ten times what I paid for it in repair costs. I am thirty-five years old and have never owned a "new" train. I operate all of my father and uncle's old Lionel trains. Most of the accessories I own are Post War era and were purchased at train shows or as used items at local train stores. The older stuff just seems to have more character. That being said, they do not always operate as effectively as possible. Since I bought this book I have repaired a 342 culvert loader, two semaphores, a 140 banjo signal, a 252 crossing gate, and a 221 steam engine. I am by no means a train repair specialist, but this book made doing repairs much easier. The book provides exploded views of almost everything Lionel built from 1945-1969. It also provides parts numbers (as well as original prices for those parts), and explanations for how each item works as well as trouble shooting tips for most items. Although the print is small it is still clearly readable for me. This book has been a great resource and has allowed me to buy items in fair or poor condition (at a fraction of the cost of something new) and refurbish it to something that looks good and works very well.

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Judy, Dallas, GA

Full of useful and easy-to-follow information/drawings

Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2018

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Hubby was extremely pleased with this manual when he opened the box and started reading. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0897784553/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_10 The manual is well done and full of useful information on his vintage Lionel trains. They have to be about 70+ years old and some need repairs, which will be easier with this manual.

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Barbara J. Wertz

Priceless

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2010

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I've recently acquired some Lionel locomotives from 1946-49 and really wanted to know how to look after them properly as they have some minor, but possibly significant, differences from locos made in the 1950's. I found this book absolutely priceless. Since there aren't a lot of these Lionel products left in the world, and a lot of the people who worked on them 50 years ago have gone to that great roundhouse in the sky, information has been hard to come by. It also tells me a lot about the various transformers made in the "glory days" of Lionel.

I have to disagree with some reviewers who have noted that the type is hard to read and/or that the paper is poor quality. I found the type crisp and the paper of a quality sufficient to its purpose. The paper is certainly superior to the coarse paper found in mass-market paperbacks, though not of the very best quality which would have made the book more expensive. The type is small, but making it larger would make the book uncomfortably large or necessitate it being split into two volumes. Anyone with normal vision shouldn't have any problem with it.

7 people found this helpful

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W. Raper

Robust collection of service manuals

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2021

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This is a great, robust collection of service manuals for Lionel trains & accessories of the Post War era.

BE WARNED: thumbing through this book will make you want things that you never knew even existed!!!!

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George S

Almost the Bible for Lionel Trains!

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2013

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This book is just packed with information on just about everything Lionel ever made from 1945-69. Every single engine, car, transformer and accessories are explained with diagrams (most look like the actual Lionel prints), wiring, part numbers, and repair hints. I do not have any Lionel trains as I write this but you'll enjoy it just reading through it. It brings back memories of the trains I played when I was a kid. My only complaint is the print is somewhat small and some of the diagram notes are hard to read. It appears that the original print was photocopied too many times but with a magnifying glass you'll do just fine. If you're wanting to get into used Lionel trains as a hobby, this is a must to have book.

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rxm500

Understanding Old Lionel

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2019

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This book is a very exhaustive look at all the Lionel Train items that have been offered from 1945 - 1969. I feel that it is a must for those who are in the model railroad hobby and particularly in 0 scale to have one of these books on or around their work benches. I have found it very easy to work on my older Locomotives and rolling stock using the information in this book for a guide. It is also great in finding and identifying certain parts. I find this book a very valuable tool.

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jimtv

A postwar goldmine.

Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2013

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I needed a book to revive a 1955 O-27 set that had a lot of butchered parts. This book was the definitive answer. Switches that didn't work turned out to be wired incorrectly. Wiring schematics in the book brought them back to life. This book has more than paid for itself 5 times over in both cost and frustration savings. Don't buy this book to build a railroad and scenery set. Get it because you want everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) to work the way it was meant to run. Part numbers, schematics and diagrams fill this book. Buy this book and be prepared to fix anything Lionel from 1945 to 1969.

D.G.

Great resource.

Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2019

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Wonderful book to get me started in repairing and restoring a cherished gift from my childhood. Delivery happened as promised.

Ted Ring

Worth the Price

Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2021

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The book has a comprehensive overview of the entire gambit of post-war Lionel products that helps you repair and understand how Lionel stuff was made. Very handy!

Amazon Customer

It has what you need to know.

Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2020

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My husband hasn’t taken his nose out of the book since it came.

Amazon Customer

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2017

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perfect book

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