Lionel train set - This story-based train system invites children to follow along and re-enact stories that capture the power and spirit of the mighty railroads. Rail cars feature battery-operated lights, bells, and whistles that are perfectly stylized to complement the sturdy die-cast engines. The realistic, battery-operated destinations feature elements that help kids build motor and problem-solving skills while adding hours of fun to train play. The Lionel--Great Railway Adventures system is 100 percent compatible with Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway System. A simple adapter track connects them.

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THE MAGIC OF LIONEL TRAINS
This story-based train system invites children to follow along and re-enact stories that capture the power and spirit of the mighty railroads. Rail cars feature battery-operated lights, bells, and whistles that are perfectly stylized to complement the sturdy die-cast engines. The realistic, battery-operated destinations feature elements that help kids build motor and problem-solving skills while adding hours of fun to train play. The Lionel--Great Railway Adventures system is 100 percent compatible with Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway System. A simple adapter track connects them.

 Track Layout and Accessory Manual for Lionel Trains
by Albert C. Ruocchio

This is a great book that puts a whole lot of information together in a very straight forward format. The content is a step by step aproach to the layout and operation of trains. Learn about the different track configurations from the pros, as well as train maintenance, accessory operation and more. This is the easiest, most basic book available from this collection, and perfect for the beginner hobbyist. 

About the Author
Maury D. Klein is the president of MDK, Inc, manufacturer of K-LINE Electric Trains. The company produces a wide variety of O Gauge and O Scale model trains and accessories and has been serving the hobby market with popular and innovative products since 1974.

 Greenberg's Wiring Your Lionel Layout: A Primer for Lionel Train Enthusiasts
by Peter H. Riddle

Shows how to wire a basic Lionel layout. Explains standard electrical principles and recommends tools and supplies. Includes detailed photos and diagrams for powering track, operating accessories, and troubleshooting circuits.

 Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manual for Lionel Trains, 1945-1969
by Roger Carp (Editor)

Offers over a thousand repair and maintenance tips for Lionel locomotives, operating cars, accessories, transformers, light bulbs, and switches. Provides original Lionel technical advice and handy techniques submitted by toy train collectors and operators over the past ten years.

Greenberg's Guides: Lionel Trains 2002 Pocket Price Guide (Greenberg's Pocket Price Guide Lionel Trains, 1901-2002)
by Kent J. Johnson (Editor), Linda Wenzel (Editor)
Placing a Value on Your Lionel Trains
Reviewer PA United States 
Guide was VERY comprehensive, well laid out, easy to use. Everything was in that book! It's the only book you'd need for your Lionel train collection, regardless of when it was manufactured.


Lionel's Postwar Space & Military Trains (Toy Train Reference Series, 2)
by Joe Algozzini, Roger Carp, Bob Jacobson

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.

 

 


 

Greenberg's Wiring Your Lionel Layout: A Primer for Lionel Train Enthusiasts by Peter Riddle; Paperback

How to Build Your First Lionel Layout by Stanley Trzoniec; Paperback

Toy Train Repair Made Easy: 21 Lionel Postwar Projects by Ray Plummer; Paperback