Presents more than 100 layout plans from simple ovals and figure-eights to complex track arrangements. Includes track specifications and space requirements. By Cliff Lang. 8 1/2 x 11; 32 pgs.; 110 b&w illus.; softcover.

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.

The Lionel operator's favorite guide is now revised with product instruction sheets from 1945 to 1969. Includes original customer instructions and diagrams for locomotives, operating cars, track, transformers, trains, and accessories.

Covers the essential techniques needed to make electrical connections for a three-rail toy train layout of any size or complexity. Addresses fundamental electrical concepts, wiring and expanding a layout, accessory wiring, automatic train control, and troubleshooting. By Peter Riddle.

"Complete full-color plans for sectional and custom track, plus suggestions for toy train equipment and accessories"--Cover

Add classic accessories to your toy train layout. Lionel's operating accessories from the 1940s and '50s remain popular with toy train enthusiasts. This book provides a variety of ways to incorporate them - both originals and modern reproductions - into toy train layouts. The book features track plans that incorporate the accessories, repair information, and in-depth profiles of the most popular accessories.

Traces Lionel's modern era with sets, cars, and accessories made for clubs, events, special promotions. Includes photos, product descriptions, and the history of factory errors, prototypes, and more. By Roland E. LaVoie. Michael A. Solly, and Louis A. Bohn. 8 1/2 x 11; 192 pgs.; 40+ b&w and 90+ color photos.

Learn the basics of building model railroad layouts with this pictorial, easy-to-follow book. Ideal for beginners, parents and children wishing to tackle a fun project together, and anyone who just wants their toy train up and running quickly. Features M.T.H. products.

For Lionel Train enthusiasts the name "Madison Hardware" invokes thoughts of toy train treasures stacked to the ceiling of a small Manhattan store front. For over ninety years Madison Hardware supplied New York, and later Detroit, with the Lionel Trains that millions of children longed for. The Madison Hardware Story is more than just toy trains. It is the story of a store and how it's owners impacted an entire collectible's market.