Learn the details of every single M.T.H. Electric Trains product with this guide. From descriptions and pricing to current values and lots of detailed photos, this official guide tells the whole story.

Since 1988, MTH has made a great impact on the toy train hobby, offering a serious challenge to Lionel's dominance. Twice as good at half the price, is the rallying cry of MTH's fast-growing customer base. This is the first guide to cover MTH products exclusively. Current prices and rarity ratings are accompanied by market reports and trend arrows indicating the likely future values of MTH products.

The model railroad empire of MTH Electric Trains continues to steam ahead and revolutionize the O gauge electric train market with its innovative product lines, helping to make O gauge the fastest growing segment in model railroading. This is the first operator's handbook devoted to MTH's unique features and characteristics, including the new MTH Digital Control System. Model railroaders can easily construct a complete MTH railroad with the detailed step-by-step instructions in this full-color reference. Thorough coverage of MTH operating systems and related components helps enthusiasts choose the right layout. • First operator's handbook devoted to MTH Electric Trains' unique features and characteristics • Features step-by-step construction of a complete railroad layout from the ground up • Overviews MTH Electric Trains' components and control systems

Now in its 41st year, Lionel Trains Pocket Price Guide 1901-2021 has been the go-to reference guide for toy train collectors and operators for accurate pricing information on prewar, postwar, and modern Lionel trains. This handy 400+ page guide features: Current pricing information. Identification and evaluation tips. O gauge train listings. An easy-to-read format with space for notes.

Covers the essential techniques needed to make electrical connections for a three-rail toy train layout of any size or complexity. Addresses fundamental electrical concepts, wiring and expanding a layout, accessory wiring, automatic train control, and troubleshooting. By Peter Riddle.

The 3rd Edition of The DCS Companion is an extensive 242-page guide for operating the MTH DCS Digital Command System. The book includes 79 charts and illustrations, all intended to educate the reader on the basic and advanced features and functions of DCS.The 3rd edition explores the newest aspects of DCS, including the latest version of the DCS software, and implementation and operation of DCS using the DCS App for smartphones and tablets. The 3rd edition also adds an index that allows quick and easy access to reference information.Reviewed by Jim Barrett in OGR's January 2010 issue, the original edition was hailed as an "indispensable tool" that "should be in the hands of every command control operator". The book is a valuable reference for both the experienced DCS operator, as well as those seeking to add DCS for the first time to a new or existing layout. The uncomplicated language used in this book allows anyone to easily understand and operate this commandsystem, regardless of their experience level. Even the most expert DCS operators will find useful information throughout this book. The 3rd edition increases the already extensive breadth and depth of the book.Since each section of the book inherently builds on the previous section, the reader has the choice of starting from the beginning and working their way through the entire book, or jumping to a particular section of interest.

The model railroad empire of MTH Electric Trains continues to steam ahead and revolutionize the O gauge electric train market with its innovative product lines, helping to make O gauge the fastest growing segment in model railroading. This is the first operator's handbook devoted to MTH's unique features and characteristics, including the new MTH Digital Control System. Model railroaders can easily construct a complete MTH railroad with the detailed step-by-step instructions in this full-color reference. Thorough coverage of MTH operating systems and related components helps enthusiasts choose the right layout. Includes an overview of the MTH Premier line and RailKing locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories plus a review of the RealTrax track system and the features and operations of ProtoSounds, Loco-Sound, and MTH conventional, infrared, and digital control systems. It also covers computer track planning software, layout construction, wiring and electrical components, scenery construction, equipment maintenance, and operations. -- First operator's handbook devoted to MTH Electric Trains' unique features and characteristics -- Features step-by-step construction of a complete railroad layout from the ground up -- Overviews MTH Electric Trains' components and control systems