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Today it has become both easy and economical for someone to publish a book in either hard or electronic copy. With that in mind, the author became inspired to share his passion for Antique O Gauge Model Trains with the interested public. These trains are great items for anyone who likes "stuff" to enjoy reading about them. The book briefly details the history of O Gauge Trains and then goes on to provide annotated pictures of more than 30 Cataloged Sets produced by noted American and foreign manufacturers, such as Lionel, American Flyer, Ives, Marklin, Bing, Marx and Joy Line. It turns out that the writing of such a book has proven to be a great way for anyone with a collection to document what they have (or used to have) for posterity and sharing through the ages. Buy the Book
Today it has become both easy and economical for someone to publish a book in either hard or electronic copy. With that in mind, the author became inspired to share his passion for antique Standard Gauge model trains with the interested public. These trains are really cool items for anyone who likes "stuff" to enjoy reading about. The book briefly explains the history and practical operation of Standard Gauge trains and then goes on to provide annotated photographs of more than 30 cataloged sets produced by the more noted American manufacturers. It turns out that the writing of such a book has proven to be great way for anyone with a collection to document what they have (or used to have) for posterity. Buy the Book
Many owners of modern-era Lionel model train sets yearn to run some vintage items, but perceive them as expensive, temperamental, mysterious, or possibly all the above. After reading this book, you will have learned tricks and insight for creating your O-Gauge Train Layout on a Budget. Selecting the proper equipment to build a compact and inexpensive prewar train layout is described in this book. Additionally, basic as well as more advanced important maintenance, repair, and restoration tips of importance to the aspiring collector are discussed and depicted. Buy the Book
We have truly entered a world whose very existence relies on the Computer and its offspring, the Microcomputer. There is a computer chip present in almost every device that can be plugged in the wall or is powered by batteries. The sheer abundance of inexpensive Smart Modules available in today’s electronics marketplace has made it feasible to design an inexpensive “Smart” Controller that can automatically direct the actions of vintage and antique model trains. The same concepts set forth in this book can be applied to give intelligence to many electronic devices. This book describes the design path leading to the physical realization of an Automated Model Train Controller. Buy the Book
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