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20 Best Model Trains Books to Read in 2021 | Book List

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After an entertaining book to read? Looking for the perfect book to gift to your dad/mother/sister/anyone. This article showcases our top picks for the best Model Trains books. 

Best Model Trains Books

Looking for a book to read in 2021? Explore this list of the best books. This list was curated with thanks to ISBNdb and images partially provided by Unsplash.

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Book Title: Modern Toy Trains

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Modern Toy Trains

Modern Toy Trains by Gerry Souter, Janet Souter was published in 2002/08/20. It was officially published by Motorbooks International and has the ISBN: 076031179X.


Book Title: Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Paper and Collectibles

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Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Paper and Collectibles

Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Paper and Collectibles by Robert J. Osterhoff, Greenberg Publishing Company, Cindy Lee Floyd, Carole A. Norbeck was published in 3/1/1990. It was officially published by Kalmbach Publishing Company, Books Division and has the ISBN: 089778152X.


Book Title: Getting Started with Lionel Trains: Your Introduction to Model Railroading Fun

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Getting Started with Lionel Trains: Your Introduction to Model Railroading Fun

Getting Started with Lionel Trains: Your Introduction to Model Railroading Fun by Allan W. Miller was published in October 2001. It was officially published by KP Books and has the ISBN: 087349248X.


Book Title: Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains 1900-1942, 2nd Edition

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Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains 1900-1942, 2nd Edition

Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains 1900-1942, 2nd Edition by Doyle, David was published in 2008. It was officially published by Krause Publications and has the ISBN: 0896895998.


Book Title: Standard Catalog of Lionel Train Sets: 1945-1969

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Standard Catalog of Lionel Train Sets: 1945-1969

Standard Catalog of Lionel Train Sets: 1945-1969 by David Doyle was published in April 2007. It was officially published by KP Books and has the ISBN: 0896894444.


Book Title: Diesel Modeler's Guide: Photos, Drawings and Projects for the Diesel Modeler

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Diesel Modeler's Guide: Photos, Drawings and Projects for the Diesel Modeler

Diesel Modeler's Guide: Photos, Drawings and Projects for the Diesel Modeler by Randy Lee was published in 12/28/1997. It was officially published by Highlands Station, Incorporated and has the ISBN: 096553653X.


Book Title: MTH Electric Trains

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MTH Electric Trains

MTH Electric Trains by La Voie, Roland was published in 10/28/1999. It was officially published by Kalmbach Publishing Company, Books Division and has the ISBN: 0897784545.


Book Title: Collectible Model Trains

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Collectible Model Trains

Collectible Model Trains by David-Paul Guerney was published in 2003/09/01. It was officially published by Flammarion and has the ISBN: 2080111426.


Book Title: Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Ho: 1957-1966

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Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Ho: 1957-1966

Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Ho: 1957-1966 by George J. Horan, Vincent Rosa was published in 1/1/1994. It was officially published by Kalmbach Publishing Company, Books Division and has the ISBN: 089778359X.


Book Title: All Aboard!: The Story of Joshua Lionel Cowen and His Lionel Train Company

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All Aboard!: The Story of Joshua Lionel Cowen and His Lionel Train Company

All Aboard!: The Story of Joshua Lionel Cowen and His Lionel Train Company by Ron Hollander was published in 9/28/2000. It was officially published by Workman Publishing Company, Inc. and has the ISBN: 064170027X.


Book Title: Standard Catalog of American Flyer Trains

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Standard Catalog of American Flyer Trains

Standard Catalog of American Flyer Trains by David Doyle was published in 2007. It was officially published by KP Books and has the ISBN: 0896895157.


Book Title: Inside The Lionel Trains Fun Factory: The History of a Manufacturing Icon and The Place Where Childhood Dreams Were Made

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Inside The Lionel Trains Fun Factory: The History of a Manufacturing Icon and The Place Where Childhood Dreams Were Made

Inside The Lionel Trains Fun Factory: The History of a Manufacturing Icon and The Place Where Childhood Dreams Were Made by Robert J. Osterhoff was published in 2008-11-01T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by Project Roar Publishing and has the ISBN: 1933600055.


Book Title: Model Trains

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Model Trains

Model Trains by Rh Value Publishing was published in 1979. It was officially published by Crescent and has the ISBN: 0517294621.


Book Title: Model Trains

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Model Trains

Model Trains by Carles Broto I Comerma was published in 2005. It was officially published by Links – Structure and has the ISBN: 8489861986.


Book Title: Railway Passenger Travel 1825-1880

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Railway Passenger Travel 1825-1880

Railway Passenger Travel 1825-1880 by was published in . It was officially published by Chandler Press and has the ISBN: 094459302X.


Book Title: Model Trains

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Model Trains

Model Trains by Ed Radlauer was published in 1981. It was officially published by Childrens Pr and has the ISBN: 0516474715.


Book Title: Model Trains

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Model Trains

Model Trains by Joyce Lankester, Brisley was published in 1979. It was officially published by Children’s Press and has the ISBN: 0516074717.


Book Title: Model Trains

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Model Trains

Model Trains by Consumer Guide Magazine Editors was published in 1978. It was officially published by Harpercollins (paper) and has the ISBN: 0060906405.


Book Title: The Golden Years of Tin Toy Trains

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The Golden Years of Tin Toy Trains

The Golden Years of Tin Toy Trains by Paul Klein Schiphorst was published in November 2002. It was officially published by New Cavendish Books (Dist) and has the ISBN: 187272759X.


Book Title: Practical Model Trains

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Practical Model Trains

Practical Model Trains by Chris Ellis was published in 1983. It was officially published by Hamlyn and has the ISBN: 0600349748.

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