Presents an up-close look at the colorful rocket launchers, exploding boxcars, and satellite cars created during the space-race years. Includes photos, product descriptions, production versions, and rarity levels. Volume II of the Toy Train Reference series.

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Features practical advice on operating Lionel s new Legacy system and updated information for running MTH s DCS stystem as well as Lionel s earlier TrainMaster system.

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Since 1901, when Joshua Lionel Cowen launched his company by creating a small number of electrified toy trolleys for department store window displays, Lionel has been the leader in toy electric trains. Lionel’s success is based on excellent engineering, durable construction, numerous accessories, and great play value. This colorful volume illustrates the history of Lionel electric toy trains. See how Lionel stayed alive during the Depression when they teamed with Disney and mark (more…)

This addition to MBI’s successful “toy train” installments in the Enthusiast Color Series examines how Lionel for the last 25 years has weathered increased competition, survived numerous ownership changes, adopted improved production techniques, and utilized computer technology to remain an American icon. From the auspices of cereal giant General Mills, to the sometimes criticized but always pragmatic ownership of Richard Kughn, and finally on to the formation of Lionel LLC, the (more…)Nice Gerdening Decor

Numerically arranged listings allow for rapid reference of prices during auctions. This compact and comprehensive guide provides you with 2,000+ accurate and easily accessible listings, with secondary market values for the legendary Lionel trains cherished by a majority of today’s toy train collectors, including Baby Boomer-age collectors reliving the joys of their youth. This handy and numerically organized train book contains an impressive collection of more than (more…)