Lionel - Fundimensions Guides and Repair Manuals

Greenberg’s Fundimensions Operating and Repair Manual by Stan Shantar.  This book is a comprehensive manual for Lionel trains produced from 1970 – 1978.  The book examines the components: motors, trucks, couplers, switches, reversing units, etc. and indicates the best way to operate rolling stock and accessories.  Valuable information on fine tuning equipment is also included as are several suggested track plans, including one for multiple train operation on the same track.
The author also discusses the relationship between pre- and post 1970 production and examines Lionel merchandising and manufacturing development during this period. 128 pages, 6 x 9 inches, a high quality soft-cover book printed on coated stock with numerous illustrations and schematic.  No. 2070, $9.95 (sold out)

Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Fundimensions Trains: 1970-1985, First Edition by Roland LaVoie. 1985. . 8.5 x 11". Hard or Soft Cover. WM Chessie on cover.  ISBN: 0-89778-192-9. In 1969, Lionel licensed General Mills to manufacture Lionel trains. This is the first edition of a separate book devoted to Lionel production under General Mills management.  Hard cover, No. 6535HB, $69.95. Soft cover, No. 6535, sold out.

Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Fundimensions Trains: 1970-1988, Second Edition by Roland LaVoie. 1989.  8.5 x 11". Hard or Soft Cover. Union Pacific on cover. Very Good. ISBN: 0-89778-117-1. In addition to comprehensive listings of motive and rolling stock, this book featured a report on the author's visit to the Lionel factory and his interview with Richard Kughn, the Chairman of Lionel. Soft cover, No. 7035, sold out. Hard cover, No. 7035 HB, $69.95.

Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Fundimensions Trains: 1970-1991 Vol. 2. By Roland LaVoie, Michael A. Solly, Louis A. Bohn., 1991. First Edition. 8.5 x 11". Hard Cover. Very Good / No Jacket. ISBN: 0-89778-273-9. Because of the extraordinary production volume of Lionel trains, this edition of the Fundimensions Series was published in two volumes. Volume 1 contains motive power and rolling stock. Volume 2 contains special production, sets, department store specials, accessories, boxes, factory errors and prototypes, Classics, and Large Scale. This edition is the last edition of the Fundimensions Series published in Sykesville, Maryland by Greenberg Publishing Company under the editorial responsibility of Bruce Greenberg.  No. 7635 HB,  Not available.