Collector's Guide To American Toy Trains, by Susan And Al Bagdade. 234 Pages. Softbound. Since it's birth, the train or, "iron horse", has spurred the imagination of adults and children alike. The train is a symbol of progress, American ingenuity, and romance. So it is only natural that toy manufacturers capitalized on the train's popularity by creating toy trains that we in turn fell in love with and are now big collectors items. Collector's Guide to American Toy Trains tells the complete story of the U.S. toy train industry, starting with its history. Everything you've ever wanted to now about collecting toy trains is right here. Both novice and expert collectors will find this guide useful in identifying, pricing, and locating pieces to add to their sets. Also included is helpful information on gauges, rolling stock, locomotives, and accessories to keep you on the right track. This fully illustrated book gives information on literature, museum, marketplaces, and buying hints that you won't find anywhere else, and is the most complete guide for train enthusiasts and collectors yet. For anyone else, this great new book might just turn you on to an exciting (and even profitable!) hobby. UNAVAILABLE (BK-0692)