This guide is a must-have for any Lionel train enthusiast. Written by Peter H. Riddle, this first edition hardcover book is a part of the PreWar Lionel Volume 3 Accessories series. The 160-page book is illustrated and covers the topic of model railroading. It is a non-fiction narrative that provides a comprehensive guide to the Lionel trains from 1901 to 1942. This book is a vintage piece, published in 1993 by Kalmbach Publishing Company, Books Division. The intended audience is adults, and the book is written in English.