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Robert S. Schleicher
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240 pages
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The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America’s Favorite Toy Trains (First Edition)
$75.00
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. In this new 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 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.
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| Weight | 1.1 kg |
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| Dimensions | 27.7 × 21.6 × 2.2 cm |
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