Lionel train sets

To the regular person, traditional toy trains may be symbols of bygone eras. However, to collectors, antique toy trains are some of the most valuable pieces any

Lionel prewar standard gauge gray 400E steam locomotive with tender

In its Canfield, Ohio, repair facility, Lionel technicians fix countless broken trains, drawing on more than 120,000 parts in their inventory. CNET Road Trip 2013 stopped by to see how it works.

Lionel Trains are one of the most recognized model train brands worldwide. Their realistic miniature designs are almost comparable to a standard rail track expe

Train sets are toys that have ridden out the test of time and are sure to be on top of every kid’s wish list. From small beginner trains to the larger ones that include bridges, buildings, and a plethora of add-ons, choosing the model train that will provide the young and the young at heart hours of fun could be difficult. Regarded as one of the most popular railroad model brands, Lionel Train Sets has manufactured model trains and railroad accessories for 120 years. Founded in New York City…

For the last 113 years, Lionel Trains has been making model trains that mirror the real-life versions on America's railways. Here are some of the most iconic.

Lionel's catalogs are the ultimate destination for model train collectors. Browse the history of Lionel Trains catalogs, with beautiful high-res images.

One of the best-known names in model railroading, see the prices Lionel trains bring at auction -- from beloved pre-war marvels to the Richard Kughn years.

Cleaning Lionel trains to make them look good for the holidays isn't difficult, but it's possible to damage them. Here's how to safely clean Lionel trains.

The full page ad from Joe the Motorist Friend (see below) is almost exclusively for Lionel trains, a specialty of the Joe’s stores. The address at the bottom of this ad and the toy ad in my last post, both from the December 13, 1956 Gazette and Daily, cite the