Toy Trains

 
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
 

Antique Toy Trains: The Hobby of Collecting Old Toy Trains by Howard Godel Hardcover from Exposition Pr of Florida

O'Brien's Collecting Toy Trains: Identification And Value Guide (O'Brien's Collecting Toy Trains) Paperback from Krause Publications

Greenberg's Guide to Early American Toy Trains by W. Graham, Jr. Claytor, Paul A. Doyle, Carlton Norris McKenney Hardcover from Greenberg Pub. Co.

TOY TRAIN MEMORIES by John Grams Hardcover from Kalmbach Publishing Company

Lionel: A Century of Timeless Toy Trains by Dan Ponzol Paperback from Friedman

The Collector's Guide to Toy Trains: An International Survey of Trains and Railway Accessories from 1880 by Ron McCrindell Hardcover from Random House Value Publishing

Toy Train Repair Made Easy: 21 Lionel Postwar Projects by Ray L. Plummer Paperback from Kalmbach Publishing Company

Modern Toy Trains by Gerry & Janet Souter Paperback from MBI

Lionel's Postwar F3's (Toy Train Reference Series) by Joe Algozzini Paperback from Greenberg Books

Toy Trains: A History by Pierce Carlson Hardcover from Harpercollins

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

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
 

Gilbert American Flyer Instruction Book A.C.Gilbert Company Paperback: 52 pages Bibliographic Press; ISBN: 0930429060; 0 edition (December 24, )

The Golden Years of Tin Toy Trains: 1850-1909
by Paul Klein Schiphorst
(Hardcover)
 

Greenberg's Guide to Ives Trains 1901-1932 Bruce C. Greenberg, Frank Reichenbach (Editor) Hardcover / Published 1992

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
 

The Toy Train Department - Volume 2: Electric Train Pages from the Great Montgomery Wards Christmas Catalogs of the 1950's and 1960's by Thomas W. Holland from Windmill Pr ISBN: 1887790063

The Toy Train Department : Electric Train Catalog Pages from the Legendary Sears Christmas Wishbooks of the 1950's and 1960's by Thomas W. Holland (Editor) Paperback - 160 pages Windmill Pr; ISBN: 1887790004

Toy Train Layout from Start to Finish by Stan Trzoniec from Kalmbach Publishing Company ISBN: 0897785193

Toy Trains
David Salisbury
Paperback

Track Plans for Toy Trains
Paperback
 
 

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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
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Dr. Tinker Repairs Toy Trains, Volume One
David Laughridge
Paperback
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Greenberg's Guide to Kusan Trains
John O. Bradshaw, et al
Hardcover / Published 1987 
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Trains from Grandfather's Attic : Layout Construction and Operating Techniques for the Prewar Toy Train Enthusiast
Peter H. Riddle
Paperback / Published 1991
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Greenberg's American Toy Trains
Dallas J. Mallerich
Paperback 
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The O Gauge Railroading Primer : Your Introduction to the Exciting World of O Gauge Model Railroading
George A McKelvy, et al
Paperback
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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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Greenberg's Guide to Varney Trains
John David Spanagel, et al
Hardcover / Published 1991
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Greenberg's American Toy Trains
Dallas J. Mallerich
Paperback 
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Collector's Guide to American Toy Trains (Wallace-Homestead Collector's Guide Series)
Al Bagdade, et al
Paperback / Published 1990 
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Greenberg's Roadname Guide to O Gauge Trains
Kent J. Johnson (Editor), Julie Lafountain (Editor)
Paperback 
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Collecting Toy Trains
Ron McCrindell
Hardcover
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