Submitted photo A large Lionel model railroad collection that was once owned by a longtime North Lima resident who owned several Dairy Queens is being auctioned by Basinger Auction Service. A public ...

DONGAN HILLS -- Some people believe model train sets make great collectibles, but Bob Campbell thinks the trains and miniature accessories are great to play with. And every year around the holidays he ...

A Lionel toy train around the Christmas tree continues to be a fixture of holiday tradition in some families. The iconic American company is about to roll into its 125th anniversary. When you think of ...

As my colleagues Joann Muller, Zack O’Malley Greenburg and Christopher Helman reported earlier this year, the United States is heading towards its second railroad boom here at the beginning of the ...

NEW YORK – Metro-North Railroad is commemorating its 25th anniversary with a limited-edition model train set from Lionel. The first-ever O-scale model of the railroad’s M-7 electric train features one ...

Children know that when Bob Shultz’s sign is at the end of his driveway, this model train enthusiast is open for business. Parents can simply call “Choo Choo Bob’s” number and make an appointment for ...

The Rev. John Morris has never forgotten how much he loved that first Lionel model train he shared as a boy with his older brother. It carried over to the one he gave his son in the 1960s and the two ...

Learn the basic steps to set up your old Lionel train set and get it running again. This beginner friendly guide walks through track setup, power connections, and simple checks to bring classic model ...

When you think of Christmas, you might picture a model train looping around a Christmas tree, and there's a good chance the train is made by Lionel. The company is celebrating its 125th anniversary.