Collecting Toy Trains


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Stay on track with accurate identification and pricing of Lionel, Marx, American Flyer, Ives, Buddy L and other toy trains. Top train collectors help author Richard O'Brien price engines, cars and accessories. Brand new photos and first-time listings have been added to the line -- just in time for your boarding call!




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


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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.




Toy Train Collecting and Operating


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Toy train collectors and operators can always use more information about their hobby -- such as how and why to collect and operate vintage toy trains. Beginners will enjoy this introduction to the hobby; experienced collectors and operators will appreciate the thoughtful discussions of the subject.




American Flyer


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"Informative and colorfully illustrated....More than 200 color photos of trains and vintage ads make this a delight for collectors.”--Chicago Tribune "A gloriously illustrated guide to the history of the American Flyer...this volume highlights the hardest-to-find, most valuable train cars, while exploring the fascinating evolution of American Flyer toy trains.”--From House to Home




Christie's Toy Trains


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A history of toy trains notes their origins in Germany in the 1850s, traces the standardization of toy train accessories, and describes the manufacturing endeavors of Lionel and American Flyer.




Collecting Foreign-Made Toy Soldiers


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"Current values for 8,000 foreign-made toy soldiers, more than 50 manufacturers from 12 countries, 2,500 photos, including 16 page full-color section"--Cover.




Post-War Tin Toys


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In all-color photographs, it focuses on the post-WWII period during which tin toy production flourished. Special features include information on the prominent postwar toy manufacturers, current-day revivals, and an appendix that lists each manufacturer, its origins and trademarks, and a listing of international toy museums.




Collecting Toy Cars & Trucks


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Collecting Toy Trains


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The Collector's Guide to Toy Trains


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A comprehensive guide to collecting toy trains by international makers. Covers 1880 to the present day.