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 ...

It’s a testament to the devotion of train enthusiasts that model railroads have remained a popular hobby for over 100 years. And to keep another generation interested in the toys, Lionel has turned ...

Lionel Trains is no stranger to modeling preserved steam locomotives we know and love, including those still operating today.

CANFIELD, Ohio -- Lionel is one of the best-known model train makers in the world. It has fans (and customers) just about everywhere, and its products can sell for hundreds of dollars. In the last 113 ...

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC• Train layout, Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel lobby Wednesday, July 17, through Friday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.• Train Show (sale), Track 29 BuildingTrading hall to contain 150 ...

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 ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Everyone has a hobby, but it certainly wasn’t on our bingo card ...