America's
Standard Gauge Electric Trains : Their History and Operation, Including
a Collector's Guide to Current Values
Peter H. Riddle, et al
Paperback
The
American Toy Train
by Gerry Souter, Janet Souter
Hardcover - 160 pages illustrate edition
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0760306206
Christie's
Toy Trains
by Hugo Marsh, Pierce Carlson
Model toy trains are among the most popular collectibles in the world
since their first appearance more than 150 years ago. Christie's Toy Trains
is a vividly illustrated guide to the history of toy trains, from its origins
in the mid-19th century to today. The first model trains appeared in Germany
in the 1850s, following a railway boom in the early years of the 19th century.
Simple, attractive, but surviving today only as watercolor renderings in
vintage catalogs, these handpainted tinplate models bore little resemblance
to the later US designs, which were on a larger scale, more brightly painted,
and more obviously intended for use in the nursery. The golden age of toy
trains from 1890 to 1914 saw the standardization of track and gauge systems,
with the German manufacturer Marklin leading the way. At first available
only to the wealthy, the locomotives and carriages gradually became affordable
to the general public. During the post-World War I years until 1940, Lionel
and American Flyer became the dominant manufacturers in the US. The post-World
War II years saw the introduction of plastic and the successful launch
of the Hornby design, still popular today. Filled with 120 lush color photographs
from Christie's archives and private collections, Christie's Toy Trains
profiles the work of the great manufacturers and model makers of the finest
toy trains from around the world and highlights the gradual refinements
and superb details that have been achieved over the past 150 years. Today's
collectors will not only be treated to a fascinating look at the best in
model trains, but will also find practical advice for purchasing and restoring,
as well as tips for constructing the best railway layouts.
from Watson-Guptill Pubns
ISBN: 0823006417 |
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Collecting
Toy Trains; Identification and Value Guide
Richard O'Brien, Richard C'Brien
Paperback
Complete
Service Manual for American Flyer Trains
by Maury D. Klein, K-Line
from M D K
ISBN: 0934580065
Easy
Electronics Project for Toy Trains
David E. Greenwald
Paperback
Fun
With Toy Trains
Robert Schleicher
Paperback
Lionel
Accessories at Work on Toy Train Layouts (Classic Toy Trains Books)
Paperback from Kalmbach Publishing Company
Creative
Toy Train Track Plans
by Neil Besougloff
Paperback from Kalmbach Publishing Company
Layout
Plans for Toy Trains
by Kent Johnson
Paperback from Kalmbach Publishing Company
Collector's
Guide to American Toy Trains (Wallace-Homestead Collector's Guide Series)
by Susan Bagdade, Al Bagdade, Allen D. Bagdade
Paperback from Wallace-Homestead Book Co
Command
Control for Toy Trains, 2nd Edition (Classic Toy Trains Books)
by Carl Swanson
Paperback from Kalmbach Publishing Company
Collecting
Toy Trains: An Identification & Value Guide, No. 4 (O'Brien's Collecting
Toy Trains)
by Richard O'Brien
Paperback from Books Americana
Collecting
Toy Trains: An Identification & Value Guide, No. 3 (O'Brien's Collecting
Toy Trains)
by Richard O'Brien
Paperback from Books Americana
Wiring
Handbook for Toy Trains (Classic Toy Trains Books)
by Ray L. Plummer
Paperback from Kalmbach Publishing Company
The
Golden Years of Tin Toy Trains: 1850-1909
by Paul Klein Schiphorst
(Hardcover)
Greenberg's
Guide to Ives Trains, : Wide Gauges & Accessories, 1901-1932
Bruce C. Greenberg, Frank M. Reichenbach (Editor)
Hardcover / Published 1991
Greenberg's
Guide to M.T.H. Electric Trains
Roland Lavoie, Roland La Voie
Paperback - 144 pages Bk&Cd Rom edition (October
)
Kalmbach Publishing Company; ISBN: 0897784545
M.T.H
Electric Trains Illustrated Price & Rarity Guide : 1999 Edition
Tom McComas, Chuck Krone
Paperback
O'Brien's
Collecting Toy Trains
Elizabeth A. Stephan (Editor)
Paperback
Realistic
Railroading with Toy Trains
Joe Lesser, Pete Youngblood
Paperback
Standard
Guide to Athearn Model Trains
Tim Blaisdell, Ed, Sr. Urmston
Paperback
Toy
Trains
David Salisbury
Paperback
Track
Plans for Toy Trains
Paperback
Out of Print and Special Order Books
Greenberg's Pocket Guide : Marx Trains
Kent J. Johnson (Editor), Julie Lafountain (Editor)
Paperback - 80 pages 8th edition (April )
Kalmbach Publishing Company; ISBN: 0897785126
Out of Print - Try Used
Books
Dr. Tinker Repairs Toy Trains, Volume One
David Laughridge
Paperback
Out of Print - Try Used
Books
Greenberg's Guide to Kusan Trains
John O. Bradshaw, et al
Hardcover / Published 1987
Out of Print - Try Used
Books
Trains from Grandfather's Attic : Layout Construction and Operating
Techniques for the Prewar Toy Train Enthusiast
Peter H. Riddle
Paperback / Published 1991
Out of Print - Try Used
Books
Greenberg's American Toy Trains
Dallas J. Mallerich
Paperback
Out of Print - Try Used
Books
The O Gauge Railroading Primer : Your Introduction to the Exciting
World of O Gauge Model Railroading
George A McKelvy, et al
Paperback
Out of Print - Try Used
Books
Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains, 1970-1991
Roland E. LA Voie
Listed under Lionel Trains
Greenberg's Guide to American Flyer : S Gauge : Motive Power and
Rolling Stock
by Joe Deger, Joseph Deger
Paperback - 240 pages 5th edition Vol 1
Greenberg Pub; ISBN: 0897784200
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Books
Greenberg's Guide to Varney Trains
John David Spanagel, et al
Hardcover / Published 1991
Out of Print - Try Used
Books
Greenberg's American Toy Trains
Dallas J. Mallerich
Paperback
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Books
Collector's Guide to American Toy Trains (Wallace-Homestead Collector's
Guide Series)
Al Bagdade, et al
Paperback / Published 1990
Out of Print - Try Used
Books
Greenberg's Roadname Guide to O Gauge Trains
Kent J. Johnson (Editor), Julie Lafountain (Editor)
Paperback
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Books
Collecting Toy Trains
Ron McCrindell
Hardcover
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