These trains are great items for anyone who likes "stuff" to enjoy reading about them. The book briefly details the history of O Gauge Trains and then goes on to provide annotated pictures of more than 30 Cataloged Sets produced by noted American and foreign manufacturers, such as Lionel, American Flyer, Ives, Marklin, Bing, Marx and Joy Line.

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This book briefly explains the history and practical operation of Standard Gauge Trains and then goes on to provide annotated photographs of more than 30 Cataloged Sets produced by the more noted American Manufacturers. This book presents full color photos of many wonderful examples of the Standard Gauge Trains, made by Lionel, American Flyer, and Ives.

We have truly entered a world whose very existence relies on the Computer and its offspring, the Microcomputer. There is a computer chip present in almost every device that can be plugged in the wall or is powered by batteries. The sheer abundance of inexpensive Smart Modules available in today's electronics marketplace has made it feasible to design an inexpensive "Smart" Controller that can automatically direct the actions of vintage and antique model trains. The same concepts set forth in this book can be applied to give intelligence to many electronic devices. This book describes the design path leading to the physical realization of an Automated Model Train Controller.

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Prewar O Gauge Trains – My Legacy in Pictures

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We offer a value-added purchase. All the trains we sell have been cleaned and serviced. The operating items were tested, and operated properly.

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Read the helpful hints about fixing your train. Contact us with any questions about keeping your toy trains operating smoothly.

Read this book to learn the tricks and insight of creating your O-Gauge Train Layout on a Budget. Selecting the proper equipment to build a compact and inexpensive prewar train layout is described in this book. Additionally, Basic as well as more Advanced important Maintenance, Repair, and Restoration Tips of importance to the Aspiring Collector are discussed and depicted.

Vintage Toy Train OPERATING ADVICE and Books for Sale

Vintage toy train operating advice accumulated over decades of experience. We provide research and book editing services. Today it has become both easy and economical for someone to publish a book in either hard or electronic copy. The writing of such a book has proven to be a great way for anyone with a collection of articles or recipes or pictures, to document what they have (or used to have) for posterity and sharing with generations of family and friends. You can easily self-publish your book. We can assist you!