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Prototype Books
101 Projects for Your Model Railroad ~ A treasury of weekend projects for all model railroad enthusiasts, spanning everything from bench framing to wiring, assembling buildings, creating realistic ground covers, detailing locomotives, and running the railroad. Each project includes a handy table explaining the time (one to eight hours), tools, materials, money, skill level, and space required for successful completion. Studio photographs complement the text, and although the focus is on information specific to HO scale, each project includes a list of scales to which it is applicable. Softbound, 8 1/4' x 10 3/4', 256 pages, 150 b&w and 250 color ill.
101 Projects for Your Model Railroad 		Big Book of Model Railroad Track Plans ~ For the model train hobbyist, this incredibly detailed book features 81 model track plan options. Each project description includes technical advice and prototype photos that will inspire any model railroad enthusiast. Projects feature likely obstacles that might be encountered during construction and helpful tips for getting it right the first time. Line art diagrams, layout routes, dimensions, and even photographs of the finished layout are included.The book is organized into six sections: ,The Best Plans for Your First Layout ,Shelf Style Layouts ,Bedroom-Size Track Plans ,Track Plans for Larger Spaces ,Staging Yards and Holdover Tracks ,Modular Model Railroad PlansPaperback, 8-1/4' x 11-5/8', 256 pp, 75 color, 75 b/w, The hobby's biggest and best book on the subject, Perfect companion to Schleicher's 101 Projects for Your Model Railroad (ISBN 0-7603-1181-1), 81 different plans provide options for different scenarios, Includes prototype photos, Bedroom-size track plans, Indicates the time, talent, tools, materials, and cash necessary to complete the projectAbout the Author:Robert Schleicher is the 2nd recipient of the Layout Design Award for Excellence and authored 101 Projects for Your Model Railroad in 2002.
Big Book of Model Railroad Track Plans 		Diesel Modeler's Guide Volume 2 ~ Filled with useful prototype information as well as tips from today's top modelers. Articles from Model Railroading magazine are arranged by railroad and compiled to provide a handy reference guide for diesel modelers of all experience levels. Includes a special section on GE's Dash 9. Sftbd., 8 1/2' x 11', 112 pgs., 170+ b&w ill., 100+ color.
Diesel Modeler's Guide Volume 2
Lionel -The Movie 2 -VHS ~ See Lionel Legends - Hudsons, GG-1s, F-3s, steam and diesel switchers, Fms, Geeps, 6464s, ALCOs and more. Includes three Lionel films: Wonderful World of Trains (1960), Railroad Story (1951), and Cavalcade of Trains, a film introducing the 1962 Lionel line. Filled with Lionel sound effects and commercials. An exciting, fun-to-watch video guaranteed to thrill and delight novice and veteran toy train buff alike. Color. 48 min.
Lionel -The Movie 2 -VHS 		Trackside Scenes You Can Model ~ Historic color and black-and-white photographs capture intriguing prototype railroad settings from all over the U.S. The author details how you can realistically model each prototype scene on your own layout. Each chapter features a description of the scene including trackage, structures, and operating environment, and a suggested track plan.
Trackside Scenes You Can Model 		A Century of Lionel Trains 1900-2000 -DVD ~ One of the most recognizable brand names in the world, Lionel survived two World Wars, the Great Depression, and changes in technology to become an American icon. A Century of Lionel, narrated by broadcasting legend Tom Snyder, begins in 1900 with 21-year-old Joshua Lionel Cowan's first train - a crude, wooden gondola. From this small beginning, Cowan built a toy train empire that would become the largest toy company in the world. When the company founder died in 1965, the New York Times wrote, 'Cowen established electric trains as the third wing of Christmas, right along with Santa Claus and the Christmas tree.'DVD - 120 minutes
A Century of Lionel Trains 1900-2000 (DVD)
Getting Started With Lionel Trains ~ Subtitled: Your Introduction to Model Railroading Fun. This information-packed book will help you get the most out of your Lionel train set by learning how to select, set up, operate and maintain your trains and accessories. The author explains benchwork construction, track planning and layout design, wiring and control, scenery and maintenance procedures. This is the only operator-oriented book authorized and licensed by Lionel LLC! Sftbd., 8 1/4 x 11, 128 pgs., 100+ color ill.
Getting Started With Lionel Trains 		Standard Catalog of Lionel Trains 1946-1969
Standard Catalog of Lionel Trains
1946-1969 		The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America's Favorite Toy Trains ~ '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.Paperback - 8-1/4' x 10-3/4' - 240 pp - 200 color, 150 b/w, 20 maps
The Big Book of Lionel:
 The Complete Guide to Owning and Running
America's Favorite Toy Trains
Tips and Tricks for Toy Train Operators ~ Increase your knowledge and enjoyment of toy trains! Features 144 helpful tips that will improve the performance and appearance of your toy trains. Includes crisp photos and easy-to-follow wiring diagrams. Primarily postwar toy trains, but does cover some prewar and modern ear equipment.Paperback - 8-1/4 x 10-3/4 - 96 pages - 130 b/w photos, 36 ill
Tips and Tricks for Toy Train Operators 		Railroad Gift Set -(138625,136335,136276,137282)
Railroad Gift Set ~ Shopping made easy and inexpensive. Four of our hottest Railroad products come together for a BIG savings to you. Travel by Pullman, Railroad Signaling, North American Railyards and the 2006 Classic Railroads Calendar are must-haves for the Train enthusiast. Buy the Gift Set for someone you know or yourself. Total price if sold individually: $118.84.
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