The Lionel FasTrack Book

The Lionel FasTrack Book

Author: Robert Schleicher

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2006-05-31

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780760323526

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When Lionel introduced its new FasTrack system in 2004, model train enthusiasts quickly warmed to the increased realism—right down to the integrated roadbed and darkened center rail—and the greater ease of use. In this book, the author of The Big Book of Lionel presents the first complete guide to the FasTrack system. Amply illustrated with color photographs and 36 track diagrams, the book instructs readers on every aspect of the system, from assembling and disassembling FasTrack to building a simply oval, planning a layout within various space constraints, building tracks for two trains and reversing trains, and designing unique layouts—even yard layouts.


Lionel FasTrack Model Railroads

Lionel FasTrack Model Railroads

Author: Robert Schleicher

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2009-09-18

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1616732199

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As model railroaders began demanding ever-greater realism, Lionel responded in 2004 with its FasTrack system featuring an integrated roadbed, scale-sized ties, and a less-obvious center rail. Veteran hobby author Bob Schleicher follows up his The Lionel FasTrack Book with a closer, more detailed look at Lionel’s revolutionary O-gauge system. This guide gives enthusiasts a deeper sense of how to take advantage of the FasTrack’s ease of use and unprecedented realism in large-scale model railroading. The book includes 150 color photos and track diagrams for 10 scenicked FasTrack layouts ranging from 6x6-foot tabletop models to an 11x30-foot scale-size empire. Schleicher also provides instructions for building tables to support the layouts, advice for creating both rural and urban scenery, and an appendix of recommended suppliers.


The Lionel FasTrack Book

The Lionel FasTrack Book

Author: Robert H. Schleicher

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781610605304

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When Lionel introduced its new FasTrack system in 2004, model train enthusiasts quickly warmed to the increased realism—right down to the integrated roadbed and darkened center rail—and the greater ease of use. In this book, the author of The Big Book of Lionel presents the first complete guide to the FasTrack system. Amply illustrated with color photographs and 36 track diagrams, the book instructs readers on every aspect of the system, from assembling and disassembling FasTrack to building a simply oval, planning a layout within various space constraints, building tracks for two trains and reversing trains, and designing unique layouts—even yard layouts.


Wiring Your Toy Train Layout

Wiring Your Toy Train Layout

Author: Peter Riddle

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780897784771

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Covers the essential techniques needed to make electrical connections for a three-rail toy train layout of any size or complexity. Addresses fundamental electrical concepts, wiring and expanding a layout, accessory wiring, automatic train control, and troubleshooting. By Peter Riddle.


Layout Plans for Toy Trains

Layout Plans for Toy Trains

Author: Kent J. Johnson

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 9780897785150

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These interesting plans featuring O gauge sectional track illustrate a variety of layouts. Each plan includes construction details and a complete list of the components required to build the layout. From the pages of Classic Toy Trains magazine.


Historic North American Locomotives

Historic North American Locomotives

Author: Ken Boyd

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co

Published: 2018-10-16

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1627005099

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Historic North American Locomotives traces the historic development of North American locomotives from the early 1800s through today. Considered a photographic book with the look and feel of fine art, 100 locomotives are profiled using descriptive text and richly detailed and colored photographic imagery. A well-researched introduction provides the reader with a historical perspective. The author/photographer includes high-quality photographs, created through various techniques that vividly capture the distinctive features of the locomotives. From the 1805 Trevithick portable boiler to modern, high-speed locomotives such as the 2013 GE Genesis, the reader will enjoy viewing a variety of locomotives that are not usually shown together in one book.


21 Great Track Plans for Compact O Gauge Layouts

21 Great Track Plans for Compact O Gauge Layouts

Author: Ken Hoganson

Publisher: Ogr Publishing, Incorporated

Published: 2021-09-03

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9781736150016

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This book presents twenty-one great ideas for small train O gauge layouts, using Lionel's FasTrack and Atlas O's O Gauge Track System. Each layout contains a track diagram, a build-out diagram, a bill of materials, and a wonderful narrative by author Ken Hoganson explaining how to build the layout. All the layouts are easy to build, and are suitable for a novice builder.


Sleeping Beauty Overslept

Sleeping Beauty Overslept

Author: Joe Tompkins

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2007-12-19

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 061518362X

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The tale of Sleeping Beauty is true.There was actually a princess, and an evil fairy queen, and a terrible cursed spinning wheel. It did happen... so long ago that it's remembered now only as a "fairy tale".In real life, though, there was no magic kiss and no happy ending. The princess just kept sleeping, hidden away as the world moved on... Now, brothers Jasen and Corey Stillwell have stumbled upon the hiding place of the sleeping princess and awakened her. They find themselves suddenly caught in the middle of a centuries-old tale of magic and danger, struggling to survive against the wrath of an evil fairy queen that will stop at nothing to see the princess gone forever. It will take luck, courage, and a little magic if they hope to beat the odds and break the ancient curse to make their own "happily ever after..."