Identifies and lists prices for the most widely collected toy trains, describes the companies manufacturing trains, and gives advice on collecting them
If you wanted more realism, you had but one choice - build from scratch! This guide does NOT cover ANY of that pre-1940 "Chicago Flyer" material!
A comprehensive guide to collecting toy trains by international makers. Covers 1880 to the present day.
Pictures and describes antique toy animals, wagons, carousels, automatons, trains, cars, airplanes, and artillery, and includes advice on collecting them
Collectors and fans will be thrilled with this first-ever, gloriously illustrated guide to the history of the American Flyer model trains. “Informative and colorfully illustrated...a delight for collectors.”—Chicago Tribune A visual ...
Simultaneous. "This work is one that is unequaled by anything previously available... Anyone with an interest in postwar Lionel should consider this groundbreaking book" --Bill Schmeelk, June 2007 issue of LCCA's The Lion Roars.
Collector's Guide to Toys, Games, and Puzzles
Courtesy Doyle New York : pages c8 top left , bottom left , c9 bottom right . Private collection of Joseph F. Muratore , M.D .; photos by Stan Schnier : pages c8 middle right , c9 top all . Rago Modern Auctions , Lambertville , NJ ...
Covers trains by Lionel, American Flyer, Ives, and Dorfan
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.
In all-color photographs, it focuses on the post-WWII period during which tin toy production flourished.