WATSONTOWN — When he was 3 years old, Bill McCollin, of Watsontown, was given his first Lionel train set, complete with an engine, track and transformer. For Christmas that year, his dad purchased the ...

Police have arrested two people for allegedly stealing part of a Sayreville man's Lionel train collection. Charles Leary estimates about %2464%2C000 worth of his ...

Millionaire real estate developer Richard P. Kughn liked Lionel electric trains so much he bought the company. His decision, however, was not impetuous. Kughn first spent nearly a half century ...

No one can say with certainty when the first Lionel model train was set up to chug around a Christmas tree and surprise children on Christmas morning, but it’s a safe bet that the idea and the ...

Tomball's historic depot is preparing for a number of new additions that the city hopes will bring in more tourism dollars in 2017. One of the anticipated attractions coming to the Tomball Depot ...

For generations, toy trains were an iconic Christmas present, bringing joy to kids and parents alike. Now, with high-tech upgrades, the classic Lionel train set is attracting a new generation of fans.

From pre-war models to whimsical holiday sets, vintage train sets have chugged their way into the spotlight. These coveted collectors items have surpassed their status as toys and are now nostalgic ...

For many baby boomers, and some younger folks as well, the December holidays are synonymous with model trains. Many in the postwar generation grew up with Lionel or American Flyer rolling stock ...

The Christmas Day column about our treasured 71-year-old Lionel train — and how it reminds me of my grandfather — was one of my favorites. It was a hit with readers, too. I heard from about 30 people ...