The big book of Lionel : the complete guide to running America's favorite toy trains / Robert Schleicher.
Title:
The big book of Lionel : the complete guide to running America's favorite toy trains / Robert Schleicher.
ISBN:
9781610602426
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Publication Information:
Minneapolis, MN : Voyageur Press, [2021]
©2011
Physical Description:
1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
General Note:
Includes index.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
Part I. Building a Lionel layout. Lionel trains, 100 years of fun ; Where to put your Lionel layout ; Track plans for the floor ; Track plans for tabletop layouts ; Track ; Wiring for operation ; Two-train operations -- Part II. Scenery. Portable scenery ; Build a lightweight tabletop layout ; Permanent scenery -- Part III. Locomotives and rolling stock. Steam and diesel locomotives ; Freight and passenger cars ; painting and restoring Lionel models -- Part IV. Operating a real railroad. Operate like a real railroad ; Moving freight ; Structures ; Action accessories -- Part V. Fastrack & legacy. Building a Lionel fastrack layout ; Lionel legacy wireless remote control.
Summary:
Offers a guide for Lionel model train enthusiasts, offering advice for planning layouts, deciding on track plans, building scenery, running and restoring locomotives and cars, and setting it up to operate like a real railroad. Includes a glossary and further resources.
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