Greenberg's Guide to M.T.H. Electric Trains

Greenberg's Guide to M.T.H. Electric Trains
Author: La Voie Roland
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999-10
Genre: Railroads
ISBN: 9780897784542

Learn the details of every single M.T.H. Electric Trains product with this guide. From descriptions and pricing to current values and lots of detailed photos, this official guide tells the whole story.

MTH Electric Trains

MTH Electric Trains
Author: Tom McComas
Publisher: M&T Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-08-16
Genre: Railroads
ISBN: 9780937522059

Since 1988, MTH has made a great impact on the toy train hobby, offering a serious challenge to Lionel's dominance. Twice as good at half the price, is the rallying cry of MTH's fast-growing customer base. This is the first guide to cover MTH products exclusively. Current prices and rarity ratings are accompanied by market reports and trend arrows indicating the likely future values of MTH products.

Model Railroading with M.T.H. Electric Trains

Model Railroading with M.T.H. Electric Trains
Author: Adelman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2011-02-28
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1440225559

The model railroad empire of MTH Electric Trains continues to steam ahead and revolutionize the O gauge electric train market with its innovative product lines, helping to make O gauge the fastest growing segment in model railroading. This is the first operator's handbook devoted to MTH's unique features and characteristics, including the new MTH Digital Control System. Model railroaders can easily construct a complete MTH railroad with the detailed step-by-step instructions in this full-color reference. Thorough coverage of MTH operating systems and related components helps enthusiasts choose the right layout. • First operator's handbook devoted to MTH Electric Trains' unique features and characteristics • Features step-by-step construction of a complete railroad layout from the ground up • Overviews MTH Electric Trains' components and control systems

Lionel Trains Pocket Price Guide 1901-1921 (Greenbergs Guide)

Lionel Trains Pocket Price Guide 1901-1921 (Greenbergs Guide)
Author: Eric White
Publisher:
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2020-08-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781627008051

Now in its 41st year, Lionel Trains Pocket Price Guide 1901-2021 has been the go-to reference guide for toy train collectors and operators for accurate pricing information on prewar, postwar, and modern Lionel trains. This handy 400+ page guide features: Current pricing information. Identification and evaluation tips. O gauge train listings. An easy-to-read format with space for notes.

Wiring Your Toy Train Layout

Wiring Your Toy Train Layout
Author: Peter Riddle
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2003
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780897784771

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.

Lionel FasTrack Model Railroads

Lionel FasTrack Model Railroads
Author: Robert Schleicher
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2009-09-18
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1616732199

As model railroaders began demanding ever-greater realism, Lionel responded in 2004 with its FasTrack system featuring an integrated roadbed, scale-sized ties, and a less-obvious center rail. Veteran hobby author Bob Schleicher follows up his The Lionel FasTrack Book with a closer, more detailed look at Lionel’s revolutionary O-gauge system. This guide gives enthusiasts a deeper sense of how to take advantage of the FasTrack’s ease of use and unprecedented realism in large-scale model railroading. The book includes 150 color photos and track diagrams for 10 scenicked FasTrack layouts ranging from 6x6-foot tabletop models to an 11x30-foot scale-size empire. Schleicher also provides instructions for building tables to support the layouts, advice for creating both rural and urban scenery, and an appendix of recommended suppliers.

The DCS Companion 3rd Edition

The DCS Companion 3rd Edition
Author: Barry Broskowitz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2015-10-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781517374396

The 3rd Edition of The DCS Companion is an extensive 242-page guide for operating the MTH DCS Digital Command System. The book includes 79 charts and illustrations, all intended to educate the reader on the basic and advanced features and functions of DCS.The 3rd edition explores the newest aspects of DCS, including the latest version of the DCS software, and implementation and operation of DCS using the DCS App for smartphones and tablets. The 3rd edition also adds an index that allows quick and easy access to reference information.Reviewed by Jim Barrett in OGR's January 2010 issue, the original edition was hailed as an "indispensable tool" that "should be in the hands of every command control operator". The book is a valuable reference for both the experienced DCS operator, as well as those seeking to add DCS for the first time to a new or existing layout. The uncomplicated language used in this book allows anyone to easily understand and operate this commandsystem, regardless of their experience level. Even the most expert DCS operators will find useful information throughout this book. The 3rd edition increases the already extensive breadth and depth of the book.Since each section of the book inherently builds on the previous section, the reader has the choice of starting from the beginning and working their way through the entire book, or jumping to a particular section of interest.

Modern Toy Train Repair & Maintenance

Modern Toy Train Repair & Maintenance
Author: R. D. Teal
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780897785297

Toy train mechanic Dick Teal demonstrates techniques for keeping toy trains from contemporary manufacturers in excellent condition. Includes steps for proper lubrication, TMCC/DCS troubleshooting, and the right way to replace traction tires, batteries, and light bulbs. It's the essential workbench guide for toy train operators. Edited by Classic Toy Trains editor Neil Besougloff.

Model Railroading with M T H Electric Trains®

Model Railroading with M T H Electric Trains®
Author: Rob Adelman
Publisher: Krause Publications Incorporated
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780873493505

The model railroad empire of MTH Electric Trains continues to steam ahead and revolutionize the O gauge electric train market with its innovative product lines, helping to make O gauge the fastest growing segment in model railroading. This is the first operator's handbook devoted to MTH's unique features and characteristics, including the new MTH Digital Control System. Model railroaders can easily construct a complete MTH railroad with the detailed step-by-step instructions in this full-color reference. Thorough coverage of MTH operating systems and related components helps enthusiasts choose the right layout. Includes an overview of the MTH Premier line and RailKing locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories plus a review of the RealTrax track system and the features and operations of ProtoSounds, Loco-Sound, and MTH conventional, infrared, and digital control systems. It also covers computer track planning software, layout construction, wiring and electrical components, scenery construction, equipment maintenance, and operations. -- First operator's handbook devoted to MTH Electric Trains' unique features and characteristics -- Features step-by-step construction of a complete railroad layout from the ground up -- Overviews MTH Electric Trains' components and control systems

Daylight Limited

Daylight Limited
Author: Lin Oliver
Publisher: Friedman/Fairfax Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781567998665

"Lionel American Legend's Great Railway Adventures" are exciting children's books set against the backdrop of the golden age of American railroading. Parents and young readers will be transported to another era in these exquisitely illustrated books, each in the series features a historic train or locomotive. Full color.