In this Lionel construction lesson for novices, Trzoniec begins with a salute to the toy company and then proceeds to the essence: nailing together a four-by-eight-foot table; laying and wiring Lionel's distinctive triple-rail track; selecting engines, cars, and buildings for Plasticville (an actual promotional name from Lionel's 1940s heyday); and customizing the scenery--not forgetting the obligatory tunnel. Exactly captioned pictures complete the utility of the guide. 96 pages.
The book mostly uses the traditional "tubular" style of track. Chapters include:
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Basics of track and track planning
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Building a 4x8 table
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Laying track
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Power, control panel and wiring
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Basic scenery
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Operating accessories
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Maintenance and troubleshooting
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What's Next?
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