Lionel Toys

Lionel Toys

Lionel toys, and in particular Lionel model trains hold a special place in the hearts of thousands of collectors. The collecting of these world famous trains continues to grow and is really a testament to the fact that as we grow older, that “kid inside” never really leaves us. How many of you remember lying in bed on Christmas Eve, staring at the ceiling unable to sleep, because...

Vintage Model Train Pictures

Vintage Model Train Pictures Just thought I’d quickly throw up these neat old vintage pics of my cousin and his rudimentary layout. The good old days lol… Interesting accessories he has going there…the BB gun and the hard hat are nice touches ;-p.

Lionel Polar Express Train Set

Lionel Polar Express Train Set Click Picture to See Ordering Info! Lionel’s new O gauge Lionel Polar express train set based on the popular children’s book “Polar Express”. You can also see the Polar Express in the somewhat recently released animated movie voiced by Tom Hanks… I think Lionel released this beautiful model to try and capture a new generation of model...

Lionel Train Layouts

Lionel Train Layouts Check out these nice “Lionel train layouts” videos from youtube… This first video is of a very complex Lionel layout stocked to the gills with trains! His yard is packed! You get some really nice close ups along with a nice depiction of the possible level of complexity you can achieve with your layout. He’s got multiple lines going at all times, very...

Model Train Videos

Model Train Videos Here are some great model train videos just to wet your appetite! This first video is multilevel, multitrack railroading at it’s best! It’s a big layout, but I love the attention to detail… Did you catch the “fisherman” and the little town cemetery? This next model train video really gets you behind the scenes of the operation side of things… Check...

O Gauge Trains – Why Go “O”?

O Gauge Trains So… Why go “O” you ask? Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of O gauge (or O scale) trains… They’re popular, so you can find a wide range of options in terms of trains, accessories, sets etc… (O gauge trains are the second most popular size of model trains after HO… They SHOULD be first but oh well…) The O gauge...

Lionel Trains For Sale – Lionel Buying Tips

The Famous Polar Express Set by Lionel. Click on the Pic! $329.00 Lionel Trains for Sale – Lionel Buying Tips So… You’re eyeing a Great northern set but aren’t quite sure how much you should be paying for it. There are three main factors when determining value: Condition Rarity Popularity First let’s take a look at how “condition” is judged by the...

Model Train Sets – A Few Tips

Model Train Sets – A Few Building Tips These tips are mainly for beginners but veterans may find a few nuggets too! Tabletop Birch is a good material to use for the “benchwork” or “tabletop” because of it’s strength and light weight. Be sure to nail your crosspieces on your tabletop to avoid “bowing”. Structure Test the size of your mountain...

Lionel Accessories

Check out this video a few guys made of their Lionel set… As you can see adding “Choo Choo Boogie” was a nice touch… Not sure about splicing in the Kirk Douglas, but I guess it works lol..