<p>Combines a fascinating history of Lionel -- from its purchase of Rivarossi to  Athearn's production of Lionel items beginning in 1958, and the acquisition of Hobbyline which transitioned to the Lionel Line -- with a detailed guide on collecting all these items: how to identify which is which, the catalogued sets, trucks, mechanisms and frames, the catalogues and paper items. Fascinating discussion of the ups and downs of Lionel's efforts to expand the HO market and the business decisions that affected the kinds of models produced over the years. Illustrated throughout with black and white as well as color photos. 96 pages.</p>

Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Ho Trains

Science & Math

George J. Horan

Vincent Rosa

Technology

Greenberg Pub

Here's the book that picks up where the revised and expanded Volume I (1957-1966) left off. This second volume unravels the complexities of identifying HO produced by five different manufacturers in seven countries during 1974- 1977, describes the new road names, paint schemes, detailing, and motive features, provides values and practical advice about the collectability of the almost 300 HO items of the MPC era - including trends in the marketplace and includes instruction and catalog sheets, useful parts lists, and full coverage of items produced for the Canadian market. Illustrated with 140 color and black and white photographs, drawings and documents. 112 pages.

Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Ho Trains, Vol. 2: 1974-1977

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