Download or read book Pocket Guide to American Locomotives written by Walter Arndt Lucas and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Flyer Instruction Book written by A. C. Gilbert and published by . This book was released on 1989-06-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The original instruction book published in 1952 by the A C Gilbert Company. The book contains 64 pages of advice and helpful hints on planning and operating an American Flyer model railroad.
Download or read book 101 Classic Toy Trains written by Roger Carp and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the popular “Collectible Classics” column from Classic Toy Trains magazine, 101 Classic Toy Trains surveys the most collectible toy train accessories, locomotives, and rolling stock. This book is very helpful to those who have found an old train collection and are looking for the value of it, as well as for those who just want a better idea of what they should buy next for their layout.
Download or read book Pocket Guide to American Locomotives written by Walter Arndt Lucas and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book A Collector s Guide to American Flyer Tru Model Trains 3 16 Scale O Gauge 1939 1941 written by Richard A Hosmer and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-14 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following responses from numerous discussions/arguments with (mostly older) "train guys" as to whether American Flyer trains had two or three rail track, it seemed some clarification was in order. It also appeared that, while the post-war "S" gauge two-rail period is quite well covered, there is very little information still in print on their immediate ancestors. The purpose of this little guide is to present, to the people who are unaware of their existence, the three-rail "Tru-Model" toy trains of the A. C. Gilbert Company, of New Haven CT, which were introduced at the 1939 New York World's Fair, and which were produced until the war-imposed shutdown of non-essential manufacturing, in July 1942. Dimensions and color schemes are provided, throughout the work. Wheel arrangements follow the Whyte system of course. Lengths given exclude couplers. Locomotive lengths given include the proper tender. At LEAST one large color photo is included for EACH distinct item, and EVERY set is illustrated in catalog format, in color! Captions are self-explanatory. All (220+) photographs were taken by the author, of specimens from his personal collection, unless specifically credited otherwise. While an attempt was made to show 'better-grade, collectible' specimens, the cars are representative of vintage TOYS, and are not intended to represent the pristine, mint-in-the-box, items available to only a very wealthy few.It should be noted that when Gilbert brought American Flyer in 1938 there was a substantial amount of salable (but non-scale) "Chicago" inventory on hand. Prior to that time, most toy trains, in general, were quite unrealistic in appearance, particularly car length. 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! The 1939 American Flyer catalog first introduced the die-cast 3/16" scale equipment, but only in the four most expensive sets, with would become the two top-of-the-line locomotives. By 1940, the conversion to 3/16" scale (including the first pressed-steel cars) was well under way, but it was not until the 1941 catalog that ALL offerings were of Gilbert's new 3/16" scale design. The first post-war catalog (for1946) does not list the very limited remaining stock of "O" gauge trains which was sold off as soon as possible so as to concentrate on the brand new - and more exciting - two-rail lineup.There is some intentional redundancy in the descriptions, since it is felt that many users are going to simply look in the index for "their" car(s), and I wanted them to be able to find everything in one place, without their having to crawl page by page. It should be noted that legitimate, factory produced, items are known with some feature(s) differing slightly from the "standard" versions of the items presented here. Money was saved wherever possible, and shortcuts were taken, particularly as to colors, and markings. Nothing was wasted - some cabooses were even made on tender frames! The most common off-beat example being that some cars will have two "American Flyer Lines" decals instead of the normal one, plus the car number. Paint shades may vary.It must be remembered that their intent was to produce operable toys, hopefully at a profit, for the enjoyment of (mostly) children, and they were not following any rigid rules to satisfy 'nit-picking' collectors in the then far-distant future. Within certain parameters almost anything is at least possible and, after 80 years, some repairs, repaints, etc. have themselves acquired the patina of genuine-ness and antiquity. The author takes full responsibility for the accuracy of any opinions regarding such specimens which may be stated in this work. The author welcomes input from fellow collectors having any corrections, or further information, regarding these trains, which may be incorporated into future editions of this work.
Download or read book The Moulder s and Founder s Pocket Guide written by Frederick Overman and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Heritage of North American Steam Railroads written by Brian Solomon and published by Pleasantville, N.Y. : Reader's Digest. This book was released on 2001 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete with Travelers Tales boxes, specially commissioned maps & a listing of heritage team locomotives still in action today, this exciting chronicle tells the complete story of how the Iron Horse changed the course of history.
Download or read book Life of an American Workman written by Boyden Sparkes and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells the story of Walter Chrysler, who established the Chrysler Corporation and founded Dodge Brothers Motor Co. It contains many delightful anecdotes about his childhood, his work on the railroads, and his turn-around of American Locomotive, Buick, and then Maxwell-Chambers.
Download or read book Good Night Trains written by Adam Gamble and published by Good Night Books. This book was released on 2015-04-23 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All aboard! Come ride the rails and explore the fascinating world of trains while sitting comfortably in your passenger seat. This colorful board book includes steam locomotives, freight trains, box cars, cog railroads, mine trains, subways, monorails, sleeper trains, high speed trains, holiday trains, and more.
Download or read book Pocket Guide to Transportation written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Locomotive Cyclopedia of American Practice written by and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lionel written by Dan Ponzol and published by Friedman/Fairfax Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This officially licensed, centennial celebration of the Lionel electric train tells the story of the first one hundred years of Lionel and showcases stunning, full-color photographs of some of the famous--as well as some of the rarest--examples of the Lionel output."--Cover.
Download or read book Train Stickers written by Bruce LaFontaine and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1998-06-01 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parade of vintage trains for railroad buffs of all ages: passenger and cattle cars from 1890, steam locomotive (1900), Streamline Vista-Dome passenger car (1950), much more. 16 stickers.
Download or read book The Moulder s and the Founder s Pocket Guide written by Frederick Overman and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Collector s Guide to Prewar Lionel Trains 1900 1942 written by David Doyle and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2007-04-13 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a handy and compact format you can conveniently carry this go-to train guide in your car, or keep it in a desk drawer as a quick reference while surfing auctions on the Internet. Sporting an incredible collection of more than 900 color photos, Collector's Guide to Prewar Lionel Trains, 1900 - 1942 will enable you to take your Lionel train collecting to new dimensions. With trusted train expert David Doyle at the helm, this one-of-a-kind guide with its 2,000 listings - covering 2 7/8-inch Gauge, Standard Gauge, O Gauge, OO Gauge and accessories, plus secondary market prices, is sure to give you an edge over fellow Lionel conductors.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Trains Locomotives written by David Southerland Ross and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All aboard! Get ready to take an exhilarating journey through the history of the world's greatest trains with this comprehensive encyclopedia. Everything you ever wanted to know about various types of locomotives is profiled here, including electric, diesel, steam, passenger, and freight trains. New fans, as well as long-time train aficionados will enjoy this thorough look at one of the most thrilling forms of travel and transportation. With full-color photographs of each featured locomotive on every page, this book is a visual delight for train enthusiasts! Each entry presents detailed information on each train, including boiler pressure, cylinders, driving wheels, grate area, heating surface, tractive effort, and total weight. With international coverage, train buffs can learn about everything from British railways to Japanese railways to South American railways to the Prussian railway system. Written for the train enthusiast as well as the general reader, The Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives delivers an accessible and enjoyable guide to the world of locomotives.
