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Lionel's space-related rolling stock and accessories

The late 1950s and early 60s were a time of the Cold War, Sputnik, and the Mercury and Gemini space programs. Lionel's entry into space-related toys was a sign of our nation's early endeavors with ...
NPR

Trains, tracks, and tradition: Lionel celebrates 125 years of Christmas fun

As kids for generations have done, Landon Tennant looks longingly at a streamlined Lionel Santa Fe engine as it chugs around a tiny display with houses, mountains and bridges at TrainLand, a hobby ...
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Model trains to take center stage at Lionel Collectors' 55th annual convention in Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa. — Organizers with the Lionel Collectors Club of America are setting up model railroads inside the Hilton in downtown Scranton. They're getting ready for the 55th annual Lionel Collectors ...
The Business Journals

Legendary toy train maker Lionel now based in Concord, growing (PHOTOS)

A gold-plated Hudson locomotive commemorated the 100th anniversary of Lionel in 2000. Local train geeks are going to love this one: Lionel, the 114-year-old toy train ...