Parts, Service and Repair of Antique Toy Trains - Factory Experience

Publications

Please select one of the following:

Dr. Tinker Repairs Antique Toy Trains Volume I or Volume II

CouplerŽ Newsletter / Back Issues by Year, starting with 1997

Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manual

Dr. Tinker Repairs Toy Trains, Vol. I and Vol. II

Volume I is SOLD OUT!

Volume II is in stock $16.95 plus $9.00 shipping and handling.

Make checks payable to : David Laughridge and mail to P.O. Box 242 Lexington, MA 02420-0003

Dr. Tinker Repairs Antique Toy Trains, Vol. I
This helpful book is a must for the train hobbyist who wants to know how to maintain and fix up his old train. It includes repair techniques, service tips, and parts information. A valuable resource for your train library.

Contents:

Introduction..................................................4
I Another Side of David Laughridge..............6
II A Bit of Tinker Philosophy.......................10
III Diesel Locomotive Repairs.....................11
IV Diesel Horns...........................................29
V Service Hints & Tips................................34
VI Post War Steam Engine Repairs..............38
VII Modern Era Steam Engine Repairs........54
VIII Smoke Units........................................63
IX Steam Engine Tenders & Whistles...........69
X E-Units....................................................76
XI All About Parts.......................................83
Appendix.....................................................89
Appendix B: Manufacturers & Suppliers.......95

In Volume II, Dr. Tinker shares insights on:
- Screws and Fasteners
- Rolling Stock Repairs
- Operating Accessories
- Transformers
- Restoration and Repainting
- Layout Tips

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The Coupler Ž

The last issue of Dr. Tinker's newsletter, The CouplerŽ, was published in November 2002.

Dr. Tinker has all back issues in stock at this time at $15.00 per year, including 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001, in limited quantities, plus $9.00 shipping and handling.

Make checks payable to David Laughridge and send to:

Dr. Tinker's Antique Toy Trains
P.O. Box 242
Lexington, MA 02420-0003

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Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manual

Learn what makes Lionel's postwar trains and accessories great!

No toys have ever worked as consistently and imaginatively as the locomotives, operating cars, and accessories developed by The Lionel Corporation in the postwar era. Now learn about the mechanisms behind the success of those classic electric trains - and how to make simple repairs on them.

- Hundreds of catalogued items described in detailed diagrams
- Illustrations reproduced from Lionel's golden era, 1945 to 1969
- Updated information on parts' names and numbers
- In-depth introduction on the history of Lionel's service manual and stations
- Everything necessary to maintain and repair postwar Lionel trains

The seventh edition of Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manual for Lionel Trains, 1945-1069, is essential for anyone who works on these trains and wants to keep them running smoothly and consistently.

The price is $24.95 plus $9.00 shipping and handling.

Make checks payable to David Laughridge and send to:

Dr. Tinker's Antique Toy Trains
P.O. Box 242
Lexington, MA 02420-0003

How to Contact Dr. Tinker

You can send a brief email to Dr. Tinker. Please send a hello and your repair or parts question to dave@drtinkertrains.com

Or call 781-862-5798, 9 - 5 weekdays, or write to him at:
Dr. Tinker's Antique Toy Trains Parts
P.O. Box 242
Lexington, MA 02420-0003.

Please send a SASE ( 9" x 11") and $2.00 for parts list. This parts list contains over 20 pages of inventoried parts.

If you need a street address to mail to:

Dr. Tinker is Antique Toy Train Parts
1 Belfry Terrace
Lexington, MA 02421- 4909