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Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America's Favorite Toy Trains  
Author: Robert H. Schleicher
ISBN: 0760318263
Format: Handover
Publish Date: June, 2005
 
     
     
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Book 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.




Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America's Favorite Toy Trains

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Author and hobby veteran Robert Schleicher presents an illustrated treasury of practical advice for the Lionel enthusiast. Included in this volume are: an overview of product development, track plans for the floor and tabletop, advice on building scenery and structures, wiring and track how-to, help in choosing steam or diesel locomotives and freight or passenger operations, maintenance and restoration tips, techniques, and instructions for operations that best emulate prototype railroads.

SYNOPSIS

In 1900, Joshua Lionel Cowen invented his first toy electric train, creating a popular new hobby in a nation expanding every day on real railroads. Within a few short years, Lionel layouts became a part of American living rooms at Christmastime, and a part of hobbyists￯﾿ᄑ basements and garages for years. 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 to begin their own tradition with a Lionel set. 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.

     



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