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American Flyer is one of the two leadings breads of model train in the world. Collectors and fans will be thrilled with this first-ever gloriously illustrated guide to the history of the American Flyer brand that highlights the hardest-to-find, most valuable train cars (which you might find stored away in the attic or available for a song at a yard sale). A visual tribute presents over 200 photos and illustrations, starting with the very first pre-1920s trains, from the engines to the caboose, along with the individuals in the two corporate owners of the American Flyer brand who designed and built them, the stores that sold them, and the most intriguing tabletop train displays. A fan club complete with meetings and newsletters can keep you current with what's for sale and for how much
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Introduces the exciting world of trains that can operate indoors or outside. Photos, tips, techniques, and diagrams show how to plan, build, and operate large scale garden railroads.
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Introduces the exciting world of trains that can operate indoors or outside. Photos, tips, techniques, and diagrams show how to plan, build, and operate large scale garden railroads.
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Teaches how to get old Lionel trains running again! Shows how to repair and maintain Lionel O gauge trains built from the turn of the century through the 1970s. Gives detailed explanations with photos and diagrams illustrating easy repair, lubrication, and maintenance tips and techiques.
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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.
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HO Scale - Complete instructions for building an authentic replica of Abraham Lincoln's handsome 2-story frame Illinois residence, which he left in 1861 to become the 16th President. Sturdy, easy-to-assemble model (as it appeared after 1856) includes fence and retaining wall.
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Authentic 26-long model recreates classic New England connected farmhouse: main house connects to little house, containing kitchen and woodshed, which connects to back house, a work and storage area, which connects to the barn. Also such accessories as a grape arbor, privy, well house, fence and gates. Easy-to-follow diagrams and complete step-by-step instructions make it easy to assemble this time-honored example of rural architecture.
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