Dick Christianson, the founding editor of Classic Toy Trains and the consummate ... I'm talking about the Lionel No. 675 steam engine and tender I received for Christmas back in 1950.

Since the television launch of Thomas the Tank Engine in the 1980s ... This is a great way to introduce kids to toy trains. It’s a lot of fun to operate, so it will likely appeal to all ages. Great ...

George Marks/istockphotoIf you think vintage train sets have lost their luster, think again. For collectors and hobbyists, ...

Lionel's perfect postwar train set features a classic steam engine and a whistle tender pulling five different and very colorful freight cars or five streamlined passenger cars. How, you may be ...

Benjamin Laremont, an aerospace engineer in the Atlanta area, has more than 100,000 followers on his Instagram account, Ben's Trains. He got his first Lionel engine when he was 8 years old – and ...

Lionel trains turns 125, celebrating more than a century of holiday magic. From historic models to smartphone-controlled locomotives, these iconic... Trains, tracks, and tradition: Lionel ...

In addition to their regular items, Lionel makes "Christmas sets, Christmas engines, Christmas cars, Christmas accessories," he explained. "You can do just a layout of Christmas items. And it's ...