The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide To Owning And Running Americas Favorite Toy Trains - Softcover

Schleicher, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0760318263 ISBN 13: 9780760318263

Publisher: Motorbooks Intl, 2004

Synopsis

An illustrated treasury for Lionel enthusiasts. Highlights include an overview of product development, 20 track plans for the floor and tabletop, advice on building scenery and structures, wiring and track how-to, help in choosing locomotives and freight or passenger operations, maintenance and restoration tips and techniques, and instructions for all kinds of prototypes. - Hobby Merchandiser, September 2004Author 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.Officially Licensed by Lionel- Only comprehensive, hands-on Lionel book to take technological developments of the last decade into consideration.- Schleicher's previous Lionel Train Book was published by Lionel in 1986 and has sold an estimated 20,000 copies LTD.- All techniques and topics discussed are fully illustrated.- 2004 will mark the 25th anniversary of General Mills' resuscitation of the Lionel name.About the AuthorBob Schleicher of Niwot, Colorado, is a veteran hobby industry writer and publisher, and the author of several MBI titles, most recently 101 Projects for Your Model Railroad and Slot Car Bible.

About this title

About the Author

Robert Schleicher is a veteran hobby industry writer with dozens of books to his credit. His MBI titles include The Big Book of Lionel, The Lionel FasTrack Book, and The Lionel Legend, among others. He lives in Niwot, Colorado.    

Review

The Villager, official newsletter of the Plasticville Collectors Association, November 2005 (circ. unavailable) If you do not have a book covering the basics of creating a model railroad layout or one on maintaining and operating your trains in your library you may wish to consider purchasing this one.”

Edition details

• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0760318263
• ISBN 13: 9780760318263
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 239