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Toy Train Books
A nostalgic look at Christmas in the 1930s-1950s. Hardcover book includes 160 photos. By John Grams.
Covers Prewar Through Modern Era. By John Grams and Terry Thompson. 128 Pages with 120 Color and 20 Black and White Photos
NEW! BUILD A BETTER TOY TRAIN LAYOUT
By John Grams and Dick Christenson. Includes 262 Photos and Illustrations
NEW! STANDARD CATALOG OF LIONEL TRAINS: 1945-1969
Comprehensive Book Includes 1,100 Photos--400 Pages
NEW! THE BIG BOOK OF LIONEL TRAINS
The Complete Guide--By Robert Schleicher
The Story of Joshua Lionel Cohen and his Lionel Train Company--By Ron Hollander
Complete History of American Toy Trains
Reproductions of the Best Artwork for Lionel Catalogs
Highlights Lionel Made After 1970. By Robert Schleicher
AMERICAN FLYER CLASSIC TOY TRAINS
Hardcover Book Covers AF Over the Years. By Gerry and Janet Souter
THE MAN WHO CHANGED HOW BOYS AND TOYS WERE MADE
The Life and Times of A. C. Gilbert, the Man Who Saved Christmas by Bruce Watson. Covers Erector, Mysto, American Flyer. 224 Pages
GREENBERG'S GUIDE TO EARLY AMERICAN TOY TRAINS
History and Products of Carlisle & Finch, Hafner, and Dorfan
GREENBERG'S GUIDE TO IVES TRAINS
Covers 1901-1932 O Gauge. 176 Pages with 130 Photos
Photos of
Almost Every Lionel Standard Gauge Locomotive and Car Type Made from 1906 to 1941
By Harold Carstens
GETTING STARTED WITH LIONEL TRAINS: YOUR INTRODUCTION TO MODEL RAILROADING FUN
Contains Essential Information from Selecting Your Train to Building a Layout and More
Learn the Basics. Features MTH Trains
TIPS & TRICKS FOR TOY TRAIN OPERATORS
By Peter H. Riddle--96 Pages
This Owner's Manual Covers It All--By Robert Schleicher
How to Get Started in G, HO, N, and 027 Railroading
By Jim Kelly. Includes Five Layouts You Can Build
THE O GAUGE RAILROADING PRIMER
Introduction to the Exciting World of O Gauge Railroading
Covers the Evolution of the Toy Train Industry from 1970 to the Present
COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO AMERICAN TOY TRAINS
Easy to Use Guidebook with 234 Pages
TOY TRAIN COLLECTING AND OPERATING: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HOBBY
How and Why to Collect Vintage Toy Trains
EASY LIONEL LAYOUTS YOU CAN BUILD
Includes Design and Construction Information for
29 Great Layouts
HOW TO BUILD YOUR FIRST LIONEL LAYOUT
Step-by-Step Approach to Building a 4'x8' Layout
TRACK LAYOUT AND ACCESSORY MANUAL
FOR LIONEL TRAINS
A Classic! By Albert C. Rucchio
CLASSIC LIONEL DISPLAY LAYOUTS YOU CAN BUILD
Build Your Own Historic Postwar Layout Using the Original Diagrams
A Classic Toy Trains Guide By Kent J. Johnson
HOW TO BUILD MODEL RAILROAD BENCHWORK
By Linn Westcott--80 Pages
An Inspiring Compilation of Track Plans
TRACK PLANNING IDEAS FOR TOY TRAINS
Includes More Than 100 Unique Layout Concepts
Stories of Eleven Great Layouts with 160 Color Photos. Includes Tips or Building a Layout. By Roger Carp
NEW! TOY TRAIN LAYOUT FROM START TO FINISH
How to Build a 12'x16' L Shaped Layout. Covers Table Construction, Trackwork, Wiring, and Scenery
NEW! COMMAND CONTROL FOR TOY TRAINS
Includes a Comparison of Lionel TMCC and MTH DCS Systems--by Neil Besougloff
GREENBERG'S WIRING YOUR LIONEL LAYOUT--VOLUME I
A Primer for Lionel Train Enthusiasts--Shows How to Wire a Basic Layout
NEW! WIRING YOUR TOY TRAIN LAYOUT
By Peter H. Riddle--96 Pages
Roy Everett Shows How to Make Animated Scenes
O'BRIEN'S COLLECTING TOY TRAINS
Identification and Value Guide
Greenberg's 2006-2007 Pocket Price Guides
GREENBERG'S LIONEL TRAINS POCKET PRICE GUIDE--2005 EDITION
Includes a Brief Description, Dates, and Variations--1901-2004 Lionel Production
GREENBERG'S LIONEL TRAINS POCKET PRICE GUIDE--2006 EDITION
Latest Edition
Available Now...Greenberg's Lionel Trains Pocket Price Guide--2007 Edition
GREENBERG'S AMERICAN FLYER 1946-2005 POCKET PRICE GUIDE
AF and Other S Gauge Manufacturers--Includes Descriptions, Dates, Variations, and Pricing
GREENBERG'S AMERICAN FLYER POCKET PRICE GUIDE--2006 EDITION
Latest Edition
Order Now...Greenberg's American Flyer Pocket Price Guide--2007 Edition
GREENBERG'S MTH POCKET PRICE GUIDE 2002
Values for Mike's Train House Products 1993-2002
GREENBERG'S MARX TRAINS POCKET PRICE GUIDE
Eighth Edition Includes 1992-2000 Production
NEW! TM's ILLUSTRATED PRICE & RARITY GUIDE 2005 EDITION
Covers 1900-1969 Prewar and Postwar Lionel Production
TM's LIONEL PRICE & RARITY GUIDE VOL. 2
Covers 1970-2003 Production--256 Pages
TM's LIONEL PRICE & RARITY GUIDE
2002 Color Edition Contains 101 Years of Lionel
TM's 3-RAIL ILLUSTRATED PRICE GUIDE
Values and Product Listing for 14 Toy Train Manufacturers
TM's MTH ILLUSTRATED PRICE & RARITY GUIDE NO. 1
Includes MTH Production Through 1999. 224 Pages with Over 200 Photos
TM's MTH ILLUSTRATED PRICE & RARITY GUIDE NO. 2
Covers MTH Production Through 2001--152 Pages
TM's AMERICAN FLYER ILLUSTRATED PRICE GUIDE
& HISTORY
Centennial Edition 1946-2000 Covers Postwar S Gauge
GREENBERG'S MARX TRAIN CATALOGS
Book Has 1938-1975 Marx Catalog Reprints
GREENBERG'S GUIDE TO MARX INSTRUCTION SHEETS
Louis Marx & Co. Instruction Sheets in a Reference Format--Includes Parts Lists
GREENBERG'S GUIDE TO VARNEY TRAINS
A Must for Varney Fans and Collectors!
GREENBERG'S GUIDE TO LIONEL PREWAR PARTS AND INSTRUCTION SHEETS
By Bruce C. Greenberg
GREENBERG'S GUIDE TO LIONEL TRAINS 1901-1942
Photos and Descriptions of Pre-War O Gauge Accessories with Values
GREENBERG'S GUIDE TO LIONEL TRAINS 1945-1969 VOLUME I
Motive Power and Rolling Stock
GREENBERG'S GUIDE TO LIONEL-FUNDIMENSIONS TRAINS 1970-1985
Photos and Descriptions of the MPC Era
GREENBERG'S GUIDE TO LIONEL TRAINS 1987-1995
The Richard Kughn Era--Motive Power and Rolling Stock
GREENBERG'S GUIDE TO MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS
Learn About All the MTH Products. Includes Free Train Tracker CD-Rom
MODEL RAILROADING WITH MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS
Overview and Operator's Handbook
LIONEL'S POSTWAR SPACE AND MILITARY TRAINS
A Close-Up Look at These Colorful Trains
Lionel's Most Popular Postwar Diesel
GILBERT'S FAMOUS AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS
The Story of A.C. Gilbert and AF Trains
GREENBERG'S GUIDE TO AMERICAN FLYER S GAUGE
Volume I--Motive Power and Rolling Stock
GREENBERG'S GUIDE TO AMERICAN FLYER PREWAR O GAUGE
History of AF (1907-1941) with Photos, Descriptions, and Values
AMERICAN FLYER INSTRUCTION BOOK
By A. C. Gilbert & Co.
GREENBERG'S REPAIR AND OPERATING MANUAL: PREWAR LIONEL TRAINS
Explains Essential Repair and Operating Information
GREENBERG'S REPAIR AND OPERATION MANUAL FOR LIONEL TRAINS 1945-1969
By Roger Carp
BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO REPAIRING LIONEL TRAINS
How to Get Older Lionel Trains Running Again
By Ray L. Plummer
DR. TINKER REPAIRS TOY TRAINS--VOL. 1
Hundreds of Tips and Tricks for Repairing and Restoring Lionel Products
DR. TINKER REPAIRS TOY TRAINS--VOL. 2
Companion to Above Book. By David Laughridge
COMPLETE SERVICE MANUAL FOR LIONEL TRAINS
By Maury Klein
COMPLETE SERVICE MANUAL FOR AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS
By Maury Klein
Book Contains Reprints of Articles from the 1937-1949 Magazine
LIONEL TRAINS "STANDARD OF THE WORLD"
Published by the Train Collectors Association. Shows and Describes Every Model Made by Lionel from 1900-1943
LIONEL--A CENTURY OF TIMELESS TOY TRAINS
The Officially Licensed Story of the First 100 Years
of Lionel Trains
LIONEL--AMERICA'S FAVORITE TOY TRAINS
Follow the World's Most Famous Toy Trains from the Great Depression to the 1980s
THE WORLD'S GREATEST TOY TRAIN MAKER
Former Employees Tell the Fascinating Story of the Lionel Corporation
IT COMES FROM WITHIN: THE FRANK PETTIT STORY
An Inside Look at the World of the Lionel Design Genius
NEW! GETTING STARTED WITH LEGO TRAINS
How to Set Up Lego Trains, Track Plans, Build Custom Freight Cars
Reproductions of Sears 1950-1969 Christmas Wishbook Pages--Includes Lionel, Marx, American Flyer, Tyco, Revell, and Aurora
THE TOY TRAIN DEPARTMENT--VOLUME 2
Reproduction of Montgomery Ward 1950-1969 Christmas Catalog Train Pages--Includes Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and Kusan
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Chrome Plated Wind Up Reproduction of Toys of the 1930s-1950s
Great O Gauge/Scale Magazine!
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