Lionel Reference?

[twaldie]

Good Evening All,

Everyone have their Xmas shopping done yet?  Anyone started yet?

Does anyone publish a book where you can find info on Lionel products, like what features were included, etc.?  Hopefully something like the Greenberg price guides, but with more than just prices.

Thanks and Happy Holidays.

Tim

[Roger Bielen]

Tim. you could try getting some books that are out of print from e-bay such as the "Greenberg's Guides to Lionel Trains 19XX-19XX"  I have 1945-1969 and 1970-1988.  There are others, the latest could probably be found advertised in CTT.

[Anonymous]

You can try Barnes & Noble too. I was there 2 days ago getting a few things for Christmas, and I saw a couple of Lionel reference/price guides in the collectables section. I thumbed through them, but didnt pay enough attention to who the publisher was.

[RR Redneck]

I get all my literature ordered through Waldens Books.

[Deputy]

Tom McComas used to have a bunch of books that described all years of Lionel production and told the good and bad of each item. Not sure they are still in print. He does have a website...somewhere

Dep

[jefelectric]

I think this is what you are looking for.  BTW it is not cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/Greenbergs-Guide-Lionel-Trains-1945-1969/dp/0897784715/sr=8-6/qid=1166231130/ref=sr_1_6/102-9974919-0248960?ie=UTF8&s=books

[RR Redneck]

TM puts out some good literature and videos. I recommend them to clients when they want any info on Lionel.

[Deputy]

Holy smokes John!!!! You ain't kiddin' not cheap!!!!

Dep

[RR Redneck]

There is a one letter phrase that fits my shock at the price, but it would be unfit for me to post due to forum rules and my age so I aint gonna say it.

[envfocus]

If you want more than just a picture and price, then you will need to specify a time period (like prewar, postwar, modern, etc).  There is just too much for one book to cover all of Lionel.   Also, I find Lionel catalogs very helpful.  I am strictly into prewar O-gauge (1915-1942) and have all but a couple of the annual catalogs over this time period and find these very helpful.   In the past I came across the following website that has a pretty comprehensive listing of book references that may also help you.

http://www.billsrailroad.net/bookstore-2