Discover how a few dedicated sellers are working to make it easier for train collectors to find the parts they need to ...

Lionel’s attempt to market trains to girls in the 1950s resulted ... With only eight ever made, this black-painted model from the late ’50s stands out for its sleek appearance and rare status ...

Model trains first appeared in the late 19th century as simple tinplate toys, often crafted by hand. Companies like Märklin in Germany and Lionel in the United States were pioneers in this space.

It’s an exhibit that shrinks the state’s history down to scale, complete with three Lionel model trains. Its conductor is Underhill native Bill Frank. “I came down here one day just to see ...

Many, many trains. This reporter was briefed on the Lionel display by young enthusiast Jem Phillips, who was visiting the show from King County with his mother Anne. The 9-year-old has a model of ...

Through Monday, the Pullman National Historical Park’s model train experience features Lionel trains and an expanded Polar Express exhibit to showcase the role the historic neighborhood played ...