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Lionel Trains

 

Lionel Trains are the best known American electric trains. Most Lionel Trains are modeled in O scale (1/43 of actual size), which is twice as large as HO scale (HO stands for "Half-O) but still not as large as G scale. Lionel does produce some sets in G scale, but those are mostly sets for use at Christmas. There are Lionel Trains to fit any budget, from the less expensive toy train buyers to the serious model train collector.

Lionel Pennsylvania Flyer video 

This set is often found in the eBay listings below

Lionel Pennsylvania Flyer Train

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=3163 They'll always remember their first train set. This ready to run "O" gauge is called the "Pennsylvania Flyer" and it's made by Lionel,® the leader in model trains since 1900.

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Getting Started with Lionel Trains 

Starter sets are a good way to get started with Lionel trains. Starter sets generally have everything you need to begin running a train: engine, cars, track, power source and controller. As often times a starter set is something of a "loss leader" to get customers into the hobby, starter sets are usually an exceptional value with a price less than the sum of their contents if purchased separately. Also, there are often exceptional prices for starter sets on eBay (just watch the shipping charges), so please do take a look at the eBay selections listed below.

Some popular Lionel starter sets are: the Thomas the Tank Engine set, the Polar Express set, and the Pennsylvania Flyer set. Some starter sets also have companion "expansion sets" that can be purchased separately to add era-appropriate and location-appropriate train cars and accessories to your set. If you are up to spend a bit more, the Lionel Acela set provides a very detailed model with lots of sounds -- a very top-notch item.

There are also Lionel sets specifically for the Christmas season -- including some sets designed to go around your Christmas tree.

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Lionel Starter Sets on eBay 

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Lionel Polar Express

Lionel O-Gauge Track 

Lionel O scale trains use a 3-rail track with a solid center rail carrying power to the train. Lionel engines (and lighted passenger cars) pick up power through a metal "shoe" on their under-side that glides along the center rail. Older 3-rail track was not great for running on carpet, unless you had a piece of plywood underneath it. For those that do not have a permanent layout, and set up trains occasionally, it is not always convenient to have to have a large piece of plywood around. The newer FasTrack pieces solve that problem by combining the track with a plastic "road bed" that allows for smooth functioning on most every surface.

Lionel New York Central Flyer Set

Lionel Stuff on Amazon 

Great Lionel Layouts DVD Parts 1 & 2

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 08/08/2008)

Lionel Trains Polar Express Train Set - O Gauge

Amazon Price: $257.85 (as of 08/08/2008)

Lionel - Smoke Fluid - 2 oz. - 6-62909

Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 08/08/2008)

Teardrop Trailer

Amazon Price: $6.00 (as of 08/08/2008)

Thomas and Friends 160-Piece Ultimate Train Set

Amazon Price: $189.50 (as of 08/08/2008)

Nice Lionel Layout Video 

The First of the Long Lionel Model Trains

Here is the first of the long Lionel trains SP cab forward pulling 56 'O' gauge cars.

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Lionel North Pole Central Set

Lionel Photos 

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Guinness

You have wonderful train lenses. My little brothers shared a bedroom so the other could be their train room with two big tables of tracks, tunnels, towns, etc. They had Daddy's 1920's trains plus their own Lionels. Great trains to last generations! 5* lens!

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Posted July 19, 2008

Eclectic_Muse

Love this lens! It sure brought back some memories for me. I had a Lionel when I was growing up...Your lens makes me want to check my parents attic to see if it's still there.

Posted June 28, 2008

hearthealth

the Lionel Polar Express is the king of them all, I suppose? Very intricate and ornate. *****! Faved too.

Posted May 26, 2008

eccles1

I love trains too you did great!

Posted May 20, 2008

beachbum_gabby

enjoying putting this up when I was young and putting some nice landscape. Great memories!

Posted May 15, 2008

 
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Lionel Train Videos 

Lionel Trains - Railroad Story

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