For more than 100 years, lionel trains have captured the hearts and stirred the imaginations of young and old. This book showcases the more than 700 electric train outfits sometimes called uncataloged train sets that lionel created exclusively for retailers and promotional firms sears roebuck and co. For 1955, lionel offered a fascinating assortment of trains and accessories in their consumer catalogue. In collaboration with lionel, the club creates unique toy train products according to its priorities and programs.
Toy trains and model railroads were its main claim to fame. This is the instruction manual for numbers 110 and 111 trestle sets produced by the lionel corporation, 15 east 26th street, new york 10, new york. Robert has written multiple books on lionel trains and slot cars. Complete service manual for lionel trains, by aurotech, 1978. Sep 9, 2019 my husbands childhood train set lionel o 27 train set.
Like the mighty locomotives and dynamic railroads, to your favorite licensed trains of our most popular the polar express, harry potter, thomas and friends and more, lionel train sets are packed with animation and excitement. At auction, lionel train sets, pieces, and accessories can sell for a few. If you collect promotional sets from the 60s, the best book around is, authoritative guide to lionels promotional outfits 19601969. These collector trains and collector train sets could be your very own but first. Also many smaller train sets came with small transformers which are seldom worth.
The father and son railroad of joshua lionel cowen and lawrence cowen ended. The history of a manufacturing icon and the place where childhood dreams were made by robert j. Lionel sets from 19702000 o gauge railroading on line forum. Greenbergs pocket price guide to lionel trains, 1901 1999 published by kalmbach publishing company. Product lionel educate motion dvd boxed set of 4 toy educate lionel oo ho history of trains. Excellent book, i would recommend any lionel fan buy this 6 volume set for lionel history. Trying to single girls out by painting the trains pink ended up backfiring on lionel. Aug 16, 2019 postwar, mpc and modern era lionel trains catalogs. Lionel has a long history dating back to 1900, and the lionel train sets are realistic models. Lionel history books lionel and american flyer trains and. Lionel a collectors guide and history v1 on the rail books. Gerard arthus lionel trains collection gerard arthus.
In his book, collectible lionel classics, toy train expert, roger carp, provides detailed information on 100. O scale or o gauge is a scale commonly used for toy trains and rail transport modelling. Authoritative guide to lionel s promotional outfits 1960 1969 paperback by john w. Compiled from the original lionel service manuals from the 1940s1960s. New lionel train a collectors guide and history book magazine 19701980. The lionel train company dates back to the year 1900 when. The world of postwar lionel trains brought countless innovations to the legendary line that helped define the electric toy train, and this book breaks it all down into easytofind sections. The lionel corporation itself would continue on as a holding company, investing in various chains of retail stores and electronics companies while receiving royalties on toy train sales made by general mills later lionel trains, inc.
This very well researched and organized book on lionel train sets of the golden era is an absolute must have for the serious lionel collector. Schmid the authoritative guide to lionels promotional out. Lionel 684787 santa freight lines christmas lionchief set wbluetooth dealer exclusive learn more. For 120 years, lionel trains has captured the hearts and stirred the imaginations of young and old. Joshua lionel cowen founded lionel manufacturing company in 1900, right near city hall in new york city. Lionel model railroad and train price guides for sale ebay. Total ratings 1, atlas 12 the complete wiring book 732573000124. Lionel history books lionel and american flyer trains. Lionel postwar guides lionel and american flyer trains. Displaying 40 of 11889 outcomes that in shape your question. Robert schleicher talks about lionel model trains, including the history of the company and the various models and designs they produced.
This may result in delayed shipments during this mandatory compliance period. Manufacturer of model trains and accessories in o and standard gauges. The fullcolor photography occupies a major portion of the book, with quite a few fullpage photos. Collectible train sets collector trains lionel collectibles. At auction, lionel train sets, pieces, and accessories can sell for a few hundred dollars or for a few thousand dollars, depending on the rarity and condition of the piece. Provides hobbyist and club information and free downloads are available. The book is almost 2 inches thick and has all the information you would need even exactly how the items were packed in the box. I want to discuss lionel trains that started back quite a while ago and still exist today. Greenberg has 27 books on goodreads with 27 ratings. Robert schleicher tracks the history of lionel model trains. You can read more about it in the above mentioned book, available from project. Lionel, llc is an american designer and importer of toy trains and model railroads that is headquartered in concord, north carolina. Lionel train sets shop for collectible trains all about.
Books about the history of lionel trains from its inception in 1900 to present. This book gives ideas and suggestions especially the track types and layouts. Champion of o gauge and toy trains, lionel is an absolute musthave brand for train collectors like you. Divided into locomotives, freight and maintenance of way, passenger cars, accessories, catalogs, and cataloged sets, each section is then broken down. Lionel a collectors guide and history v2 on the rail books. The rest of the lionel team is working remotely and you can continue to shop online and through our call center. Products are created in celebration of lcca events and for other purposes. Grzyboskis train store is pennsylvanias largest lionel dealer and specializes in lionel train sets and accessories and other fine manufacturers like american flyer and kline. Heres what the greenbergs guide to lionel trains 19701991 highly recommended, by the way has to say about this caboose. Product lionel trains the polar explicit seasonal equipped to play set. We are always looking to buy postwar o gauge, prewar trains, standard.
Lionel products of this period included a stereo camera, the pastelcolored lady lionel train set, and trains with space age and cold war themes. Antique train sets faqs for lionel collectors club of america. According to dave mcentarfers lionel trains 19011942 prewar sets book the black 289e came only with a 1588w or 1689w tender and 804, 809, 831, 807 cars. Total ratings 22, walthers 2020 honz model railroad reference book 936 pages. When joshua lionel cohen designed his first electric train in 1900, he wasnt trying to make a toy for children. As i near retirement, im thinking that a lionel set in my man cave would be great. Books shop lionel trains mth train sets department 56. Get the best deals on lionel train books when you shop the largest. Many parts for trains made throughout lionels history are still available. O gauge model railroad tracks typically have their rails spaced 1.
Total ratings 2, shelf layouts for model railroads by iain rice 2009, paperback 5 out of 5 stars. Greenberg guide to lionel trains vol 4 prewar sets 1st edition. If you want to get into lionel trains and havent touch them since the 195060s this is a good book. With over 20 different sets illustrated, lionel had an affordable train set for every budget. Most of the pictures are of extreme close ups of lionel locomotives, cars and accessories chosen to provide examples of the major manufacturing eras of lionel trains, i. From the hiawatha and m0 streamliners of the 1930s to the santa fe f3s of 1948, lionel s engineering team was almost always focused on. Colorful trade catalog for lionel trains issued by the lionel corporation, makers of the iconic american childrens toy railroad system. Dec 11, 2010 grandpas 1940 home movie of my dads lionel train set, the santa claus special, followed by mid50s clip of a set belonging to dads cousin, matt. During the first 60 years of its existence, lionel created models of locomotives and train sets that were the cutting edge of modern railroad design. Click on the sku number of any item on the list for more detailed information. If you want to check out other brands as well, feel free to head to our entire model train collection. Information about products, business opportunities, and dealers. The halloween general train set remake and its addon cars.
May 01, 2000 the fullcolor photography occupies a major portion of the book, with quite a few fullpage photos. Organized by year, the book features thousands of trains, sets and accessories in. My dad got me a big lionel train set when i was about 8. Lionel actually had its own television show, but the new medium soon mesmerized america, and interest in toy trains waned. Additionally, 1955 continued to see the introduction of several fresh and novel lionel trains.
Greenbergs model railroading with lionel trains, by roland e. Authoritative guide to lionels promotional outfits 1960 1969 john w. The history of a manufacturing icon and the place where childhood dreams were made is for youdelivering a fascinating trip through the rise, fall and rise again of lionel, one of the manufacturing and pop icons in modern american life. Nov 15, 2017 introduced in 1957 and dropped following its appearance in lionels 1966 catalog, the 1950s1960s lionel releases mark the companys first run at ho model trains. To sell your smaller collection we suggest checking out, checking with your local train store, or ebay. So boys and their dads were encouraged to plan your postwar railroad in lionels model builder magazine and railroad planning book. Lionel trains a brief history bridgeport, ct patch. Lionel trains, a pictorial history of trains and their collectors is the perfect gift for anyone who operates lionel. In order to be compliant with local ordinances, our warehouse has implemented the new social distancing requirements. Unfollow lionel postwar trains to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. See more ideas about lionel trains, lionel, catalog.
Grandpas 1940 home movie of my dads lionel train set, the santa claus special, followed by mid50s clip of a set belonging to dads cousin, matt. An american icon, was recently published by motorbooks. In 1991, it sold its trademarks to lionel trains, inc. He has written four books on the history of lionel and collects postwar lionel trains and accessories. This caboose came in bright conrail blue with white lettering, and it was a scale deadringer for the old canadian national wooden cabooses of. Prewar lionel model railroad train sets collectors weekly.
Lionel corporation was an american toy manufacturer and holding company of retailers that has been in business for over 120 years. Headed by a handsome sd40 with excellent standard o freight cars, including the scarce and desirable conrail woodside caboose. Have fun, and dont forget to play with your trains. Lionel postwar guides lionel and american flyer trains and.
Only the gunmetal version came with passenger cars. Its roots lie in the 1969 purchase of the lionel product line from the lionel corporation by cereal conglomerate general mills and subsequent purchase in 1986 by businessman richard p. Most of the pictures are of extreme close ups of lionel locomotives, cars and accessories chosen to provide examples of the major manufacturing. Not many of the girls train sets sold, and lionel even had to buy a lot of their stock of pastel trains back, so that they could repaint them and make some money out of this venture. Founded by joshua lionel cowen in 1900, lionel trains is one of the most beloved of all model train brands. Highlights of this postwwii catalog include the o27 gauge express freights, hot shots. Buildings, structures, trackside and operating accessories. Lionel a collectors guide and history v1 on the rail. Lionel ho scale model trains lionel train sets ho trains. Lionel a collectors guide and history v2 on the rail. Like the mighty locomotives and dynamic railroads they represent, lionel trains are. Antique train sets faqs for lionel collectors club of.
This is best described as a coffee table book, both because of its large format of 11 by 12 and because of its content. Lionel a collectors guide and history v1 covers the preworld war ii production through 1942 and history of the lionel corporation. Rather, he thought his wooden, openbed gondola with the words electric express on the side would make a good vehicle to show off the wares of manhattan toystore merchant robert ingersol. Mar 02, 2012 for more than 100 years, lionel trains have captured the hearts and stirred the imaginations of young and old. I never knew that there was a different track types and radius until i read this book. It was founded as an electrical novelties company, lionel specialized in various products throughout its existence. While the text gives an adequate overview of the history of lionel electric trains, it does not approach the depth and detail that has already been attained by other authors. The impeccable research by lionel historian robert j. Lionel enthusiasts young and old will be fascinated by the thousands of fullcolor and historic photos displayed in this exciting new book, as well as the lionel time line that details the ongoing history of lionel trains. Lionel a collectors guide and history v2 covers the post world war ii production and history of the lionel corporation. The closest lionel came prior to 1957 to marketing to the more serious or hobby end of ho was a preworld war ii line of ooscale 176 model trains. The father and son railroad of joshua lionel cowen and lawrence cowen ended in 1959, when they sold their interest in lionel to distant relative roy cohn. Despite this, lionel continued building the extravagant and expensive train sets and accessories that it had during the twenties. Lionel trains value varies depending on design, materials, and era.
This is a collection of manuals, instruction sheets, specifications, and images of lionel equipment. Lionels generaltype steam locomotives and 1800sthemed sets. An american icon, was recently published by motorbooks my dad got me a big lionel train set when i was about 8. From the hiawatha and m0 streamliners of the 1930s to the santa fe f3s of 1948, lionels engineering team was almost always focused on making toys out the trains kids saw every day in real life. Lionel s generaltype steam locomotives and 1800sthemed sets during the first 60 years of its existence, lionel created models of locomotives and train sets that were the cutting edge of modern railroad design. Greenbergs most popular book is greenbergs guide to lionel trains, 19011942. Dec 11, 2019 let me take you back to a earlier time period.
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