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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. Clean and unmarked inside and out. Slight toning and a light crease near the top of the front cover. Very little wear otherwise. The magazine will be packed with a backing card, bubble-wrapped and shipped in a sturdy, flat box to ensure safe transit. This issue includes: "Talking about Rare" by Eugene Trentacoste; "President's Report" by Bruce Cox; "Cabooses Convene at Dallas Penn Station" by William D. Hakkarinen; "Freight Cars and Billboards" by Charles Swanson; "783 Conversion Completed" by David W. Roxin; "Converted Automobile Dump Flat Car" by George Essig; "The Tinplate Corner" by Robert A. Brookbank; "Lionel News and Views" by William J. Schmeelk; "Taking the Kinks Out" by Joseph H. Whitaker, Jr.; "The Back Shop" by Bill Beatty; "Maintenance of Way" by Joe Holbrook; "Those Wonderful Hudsons--Part VIII" by Charles A. Fellencer, Jr.; "Can Somebody Supply Information On My Crossing?" by Neil K. Yerger; "The History of LCCA Convention Cars--Part II" by Bill Button; "LCCA Reports"; and "Membership".

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Pages are spotless, unmarked and undamaged. Exterior covers are also spotless. Spine slightly curled. Very slight wear to edges of covers. Cover corners just slightly bent. The magazine will be packed with a backing card, bubble-wrapped and shipped in a sturdy, flat box to ensure safe transit. This issue includes: "The Big Red Bridge" (Superlatives don't do justice to this Texas-sized operating lift bridge) by William H. Hidell; "The Bridges of Lionel Country" (Varied and beautiful bridges were Lionel hallmarks) by John A. Grams; "Tinplate Prototype: Hell Gate Bridge" (The New York landmark inspired toy train manufacturers in the 1920s and again today) by Carl Swanson; "Apartment Layout" (This track plan, first published in Model Builder magazine in the 1940s, shows that bigtime fun can come in small packages) by Terry Thompson; "Long on Variety" (Action and eclectic tastes are packed into this extensive layout and collection) by Dave Watson; "Control Your Layout Crossing with Relays" (Dave Watson's layout features a signaled, relay-controlled crossing that you can build) by John A. Grams; "Build a Whisper Quiet Layout" (Foam carpet padding and plastic bundling straps silence the roar of a workplace Lionel layout) by Joe Lesser; "Construct a Wooden Arch Bridge" (Basic woodworking techniques are the key to this pleasing scratchbuilt bridge) by Robbie Robinson; "Re-creating Prewar Scenic Plots" (Making your own tinplate scenery is easy and inexpensive) by Joe Lissi; "Lionel's Factory: A Family Business" (Anthony LaFauci enjoyed working for Lionel for nearly a half century, but he will tell you candidly that every day at the factory was not a picnic) by Roger Carp; "Bridges from the Local Hardware Store" (The short-lived Stanlo construction sets make perfect bridges for toy trains) by Peter Corrigan plus "Editor's Desk" (There's a new toy train marketplace: the on-line auction); "Correspondence" ('Ideal' Lionel layout, toy trains and the movies, TrainAmerica Studios circuit board); "News & Notes" (Big steamers from Lionel and MTH, more helixmania, postwar set sells for $68,000); "Point of View" (Don't fault Lionel for making the trains we all requested); "Product News" (MTH boxcab electric, 'I Love Toy Trains' boxcar, Lionel rolling stock, K-Line Crusader set, Y2K boxcar); "Questions & Answers" (Lonely tenders, gunmetal paint, peeling GGI, weak whistles); "Product Reviews" (MTH Premier Line Daylight steamer, Lionel Postwar Celebration Series switcher, USA Trains GP38-2, MRC Throttlepack); "Events" (Upcoming shows and exhibits); "Ad Index"; and "Collectible Classics" (Lionel's early postwar Alcos gave O-27 layouts a streamlined diesel of their own).

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 64 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 64 Volume NIR 77-1305 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: new. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume NBSIR 77-1305, Pages:- 64, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume NBSIR 77-1305 64 64.