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If you were to walk up to a complete stranger on the street and ask them to name a model train company, Lionel would surely be the answer that you would hear the most often. Having been in existence since 1901, everyone has either seen Lionel trains on display or had a set of their own at some point in their life. Lionel model trains have been a part of people’s holiday seasons for many decades and will continue do so for many more.

It may be hard to believe, but the first train sets were actually meant for displays in stores. However, people quickly became fascinated with the model trains, and Lionel was right there to accommodate them by making smaller versions that were perfect for those that wanted enjoy these fascinating trains in their homes.

As electricity came into more common use, Lionel model trains moved with the times, introducing one of the first electric train sets in 1915. This was the O gauge scale, which eventually became the most popular size in the world. While not the first to make model trains, Lionel is definitely the most widely known in the world.

While there are some trains that require a lot of work to get rolling, Lionel is not one of them. If you don’t have a track in place, you will obviously have to put it down, but otherwise they are ready to go as soon as they come out of the package. Your trains will be rolling as soon as you can get them home.

The Lionel model trains post war engines and cars have become some of the most sought after collectibles in the world. Not just by train enthusiasts, art collectors and antique buffs realize the historic value in owning one of the cars or even a complete set. The older models were made from very heavy gauge steel and weighed in at about 4 pounds for the locomotive alone.

You can never discount name recognition and Lionel definitely has that. In addition to being one of the most recognizable names in the industry, they are also one of the most reliable. Year in and year out, they put out products that satisfy collectors at every level. If you have seen a train display that had you wanting to back to the hobby store, there was a very good chance that they were Lionel model trains.

One thing that you can be sure of is that, regardless of the type of trains that you are looking to add to your collection, Lionel should have something that will you will enjoy for many years to come. Boasting one of the largest and readily available collections in the hobby, you can make no better choice that to start out your new hobby with Lionel model trains.

For a surprisingly simple introduction to model railroading, sign up for the Toy Model Train Secrets Mini Course. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about Lionel model trains, take a look at Lionel Model Trains.

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