LOTS Reference Book Library The LOTS reference library is provided as a service to LOTS members, designed to assist them in the many operating and collecting aspects of Lionel trains. It has books and references to help with the design and construction of home layouts, on such topics as wiring, scenery, benchwork, track plans, and bridges. Also included are some classic and modern volumes on repairing and maintaining Lionel's engines, rolling stock, and accessories. Once up and going, your layout will be brought to life with the super tips and tricks divulged by the authors of our operating guides. Collectors even have access here to the most recent Greenberg Guides for all of Lionel's products from 1900 on till today – the books considered the 'encyclopedias" of Lionel trains. All available just for the shipping price!
The books are available on loan (you must be a LOTS member to request them!) at no charge to the member except the shipping cost when returning them. BENCHWORK How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork, by Linn H. Westcott, 1979. 56 pages. BRIDGES & TRESTLES Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles, a compilation from Model Railroader, 1993. 152 pages. COLLECTORS' GUIDES Beginner's Guide to Toy Train Collecting & Operating, by John Grams, 1991. 96 pages
Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Paper and Collectibles, by Robert J. Osterhoff, 1990. 182 pages.
Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains, 1987-1995, the Richard Kughn era, by Mike Solly. 2002. 248 pages. All the details on the trains from the era that saved Lionel.
Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains, 1970-1991, Vol I: Motive Power & Rolling Stock, by Roland LaVoie & Mike Solly. 1991. 336 pages. The encyclopedia of modern Lionel production.
Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains, 1970-1991, Vol II, 1991. 192 pages. Sets & special production. Companion to Vol I.
Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains, 1970-1997, Vol. III: Accessories. By Roland LaVoie, 1997. 156 pages.
The postwar and prewar Greenberg's Guides to Lionel Trains:
Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains, 1945-1969, Vol I: Motive Power & Rolling Stock.1990 and 1991 editions, 271 pages.
Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains, 1945-1969, Vol II: Special topics, 1988, 153 pages
Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains, 1945-1969, Vol III: Sets, by Paul Ambrose, 1990 ed, 200 pages
Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains, 1945-1969, Vol V: Rare & Unusual, by Paul Ambrose, 1993 ed, 128 pages
Greenberg's Guide to MTH Trains, 1993-1999, pub 2000. By Dick Christianson, 144 pages. HISTORY All Aboard! By Ron Hollander. The story of the Lionel Train Company. 1981. 254 pages.
World's Greatest Toy Train Maker: Insiders Remember Lionel, by Roger Carp, 1998. 112 pages. LAYOUT CONSTRUCTION How To Build Your First Lionel Layout, by Stan Trzoniec. 1994. 96 pages.
Great Toy Train Layouts of America, by McComas & Tuohy, 1987, 141 pages.
The Lionel Train Book, by Schleicher & Brady, Lionel, 1986, 131 pages
MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
Complete Service Manual for Lionel Trains, by Aurotech, 1978. 732 pages. Compiled from the original Lionel Service Manuals from the 1940s-1960s. OPERATIONS AND LAYOUT DESIGN
Greenberg's Model Railroading with Lionel Trains, by Roland E. LaVoie, 1991. 143 pages.
Greenberg's Model Railroading with Lionel Trains, Volume II: An Advanced Layout, by John Kouba, 1993. 144 pages.
How To Operate Your Model Railroad, by Bruce Chubb, Kalmbach, 1977, 184 pages. Ideas for all scales.
Tips and Tricks for Toy Train Operators, by Peter H. Riddle, 2000, 96 pages. SCENERY
Detailing Tips and Techniques from Model Railroader, 1994. 104 pages. Scenery articles compiled from Model Railroader magazine.
How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery, by David Frary, 1991. 132 pages.
Scenery for Model Railroads, by Bill McClanahan and Linn Westcott. 1990 ed. 104 pages.
TRACK PLANNING
Creative Model Railroad Design, by John Armstrong. Kalmbach. 1990 ed. 123 pages. Multiple scales.
Greenberg's Layout Plans for Lionel Trains, by Cliff Lang, 1988. 32 pages.
Track Plans for Sectional Track, by Linn Westcott. 1991 ed, 40 pages.
Walkaround Model Railroad Track Plans, by Don Mitchell. 1991. 72 pages. WIRING
Greenberg's Wiring Your Lionel Layout – a Primer, by Peter H. Riddle, 1991. 80 pages.
Greenberg's Wiring Your Lionel Layout, Vol. 2: Intermediate Techniques, by Peter H. Riddle, 1993. 80 pages.
Greenberg's Wiring Your Lionel Layout, Vol. 3: Advanced Techniques Made Easy, by Peter H. Riddle, 1995. 96 pages. Members interested in obtaining LOTS Reference Library books should write to the LOTS Librarian to determine availability. No deposits are currently required to borrow these books. Members will be expected to return them in good condition. Postage to the borrower is paid by LOTS and the borrower will pay postage back to the LOTS library. Members should use UPS or registered mail when returning in order to assure traceability in the event of loss. Books should be returned within 30 days of borrowing. For more details, contact the LOTS Librarian: Michael A. Solly, RM-1332
LOTS Librarian
2312 Snowflake Dr.
Odenton, MD 21113
e-mail: msolly2@verizon.net Article Library The club from time to time produces an index of all articles printed in Switcher magazine. The most recent index was printed in the February 1997 issue, and covered everything from the first issue in 1980 through December 1996 (Volumes 1 thru 17). This index graphically demonstrates the great variety of train-related topics that Switcher has examined over the years, and emphasizes its importance as the primary means of communication in LOTS. Copies of the index, and guidelines for ordering article copies, are available from the Librarian.
Photocopies of original Switcher articles are available to members from the Librarian. You may request copies of these articles, to expand your library of information or to discover new topics in the world of toy trains. Since most of the issues themselves are no longer available, this is the best means for newer members to catch up with past reading and to get the most from the expert advice our wonderful members have to offer!
Thank you for your interest in LOTS and in Switcher!
Requests for back issues and article copies should be directed to the Librarian:
Michael A. Solly (RM-1332)
LOTS Librarian
2312 Snowflake Dr.
Odenton, Md. 21113-2235 "SWITCHER" BACK ISSUE SALES Selected individual back issues of LOTS' Switcher are available for sale from the club Librarian. The availability of excess copies is limited; when they're gone, they're gone! An updated listing of available back issues is printed periodically in Switcher and on the LOTS website, www.lots-trains.org. Photocopies of original Switcher articles, from all issues, also are available from the Librarian. An index of available articles was published in the February, 1997 Switcher, and newer members can contact the Librarian for a current copy of the Index and ordering information. This announcement supercedes all previous back issue announcements. Issues not listed below are out of stock.
Back Issues available as of March, 2007: 12/86 2/87 10/87 12/88 4/89 6/89 10/89 2/91 6/91 8/91 10/91 4/92 10/92 12/92 4/93 6/93 8/93 10/93 12/93 2/94 6/94 8/94 10/94 All six 1995 issues All six 1996 issues All six 1997 issues 2/98 6/98 8/98 10/98 All six 1999 issues All six 2000 issues All six 2001 issues All six 2002 issues All six 2003 issues All six 2004 issues All six 2005 issues All six 2006 issues Each of the above issues is available for US $3.00 each, postpaid. Package Deals are also available as follows: - All 93 issues for US $200.00.
- Special: All listed 1991 thru 1996 issues (28) for US $60.00.
- Special: All six issues for any year (specify which): 1995, 1996, 1997, or 1999 thru 2006; US $15.00
Please add $5.00 for each order S&H Payments should be made to "LOTS" and sent with your request to: Michael A. Solly (RM-1332)
LOTS Librarian
2312 Snowflake Dr.
Odenton, Md. 21113-2235
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