| The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America's Favorite Toy Trains |  | Author: Robert Schleicher
Publisher: MBI
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 552,352
Media: Paperback
Edition: First
Pages: 240
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0760318263
Dewey Decimal Number: 625.19
EAN: 9780760318263
ASIN: 0760318263
Publication Date: November 21, 2004
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Product Description
In 1900, Joshua Lionel Cowen invented his first toy electric train, and within a few short years Lionel layouts became a part of American living rooms at Christmastime. In this officially licensed guide, veteran hobby industry writer Robert Schleicher presents an illustrated treasury of practical advice for the year-round Lionel enthusiast, or for beginners who want their own holiday tradition with a Lionel set under the tree. Contains comprehensive information for prototype railroads, including track plans for the floor and tabletop, advice for scenery and structures, tips for wiring and track how-to, maintenance and restoration techniques, and instructions for operations to best emulate a real train. Also includes information on choosing steam or diesel locomotives, freight vs. passenger trains, and Lionel product development.
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Great book on Lionel Toy Trains June 2, 2010
Mr. Kenley C. Vogt (Penfield, New York 14526)
I have a small collection of Lionel toy trains and bought this book to set some of them up. It has lots of tips on how to operate my collection. It is a reference book as well as a how to book.
Great overview of Lionel trains. October 26, 2009
Paul Lyons (Chicago, IL)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very helpful for a novice train layout builder. It helped me figure out how to hook up my father's 50 year old train and track. My four year old has been going nuts waiting for me to set it up!
Great foundation book August 23, 2007
R. Brooks (York, PA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book lays a great foundation for anyone starting out. Practical ideas and methods are shown for wiring track and accessories. Care and maintenance. High quality book with very thick glossy pages and many many color photos along with some B/W photos. This would be helpful for anyone interested in 3 track O-gauge even if they are planning on using non-Lionel trains and accessories.
ideal March 8, 2007
Joseph J. Patrissi
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
if you are serious about lionel trains this is a must have for info
 Big Book of Lionel July 10, 2006
Eugene J. Piplica (Pittsburgh, PA USA)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
The book covers a wide range of subjects on planning, building and operating a Lionel O-guage layout, but does not go into a lot of detail. Both Post-War and Modern Lionel trains and tracks are covered as is the newer TMCC electronic controls. The photos of existing Lionel O-gauge layouts are excellent, but the book did not describe the type of track nor were track layout diagrams provided, which would have been very informative. Nevertheless, the book is interesting and provides a good overview of what to consider when planning and building a Lionel O-gauge layout.
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