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A Background of Model Trains
Creative, fun, historic, nostalgic...these are a just a few of the words to describe the fascinating hobby of collecting your own toy or model trains and designing the villages that compliment them.
Let's take a step back in time and explore the beginnings of the Model Train. Did you know their manufacture began in the Victorian period? Did you also know that, originally these trains were made in Germany? Their immediate popularity was a natural consequence of actual trains becoming a fashionable form of transportation. In fact, the first Toy Trains were, in reality, promotional tools.
"Carpet railways" (the first model trains) were made in 1840. There have been many innovations since that time, though those early trains are certainly collectibles and very valuable. These trains actually had "boilers" that produced steam and powered the train.
Since that time there have been many, many exciting developments in hobby trains. For instance, the early trains did not even run on a track nor were they made to scale. Now, not only do they run on tracks but they have standard gauges and they have been made entirely to scale.
The company that led the way in standardizing the tracks was Marklin Company. This innovation allowed a large variety of trains to run on a track. These first gauges were designated "one, two, three". This great achievement was followed by the creation of the "O" gauge. This opened up the door for great expansion, not only for the manufacture of trains, but in terms of different accessories as well.
With the advanced technology that the 20th century afforded the evolution of hobby trains took off. Marklin introduced ranges and scales which would change the world of toy trains forever. This innovation spread to Great Britain and Germany like wildfire.
Though the impetus of toy trains was actually a promotional tool for salesmen, the popularity of this hobby grew even as trains as a transportation diminished.
The technology of the 20th century generated the development of remote controls for signs and lighting, signal switches and even train operators. In addition, both N and Z gauges (for smaller trains) were introduced as well as the G gauge for larger scales.
Today, You Can even get software to help you design Your Layout. Now there is computerized technology that sets your train on a certain course and let's off steam or make train sounds which all add to your enjoyment. There have been a plethora of changes over the years, this is just a glimpse.
You may wonder why hobby trains are as popular, or more, than ever. Well there are many reasons: a person may have an interest in the history of trains themselves, they may enjoy creating the environment around the trains themselves, or they may just like going down memory lane to their childhood. But one reason is universal...it's just plain fun!
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Lionel 16742 Traveling Aquarium Car |  |
1 Bid | US $30.00 | 1h 37m |
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Lionel 9852 Miller Highlife Billboard Reefer Car | |
0 Bid | US $25.00 | 1h 45m |
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Lionel 9850 Budweiser Billboard Reefer Car | |
0 Bid | US $25.00 | 1h 47m |
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LIONEL COMPLETE OPERATING CATTLE STOCKYARD CAR CORRALCOWS ALL ORIG BOXES | |
0 Bid | US $99.95 | 1h 59m |
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1920S IVES TRAIN CARDINAL SPECIAL SET RUNS LOCOMOTIVE 4 CARS MANUALS TRACK | |
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US $2,599.99 | 3h 41m |
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4 LIONEL TRAIN CARS NEW IN BOX 9444 Louisiana 9789 pickens9131 gondola 9144 | |
0 Bid | US $50.00 | 3h 52m |
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3 LIONEL TRAIN CARS NEW IN BOX 9758 Alaska 16907 flatcar 6424 nyc ertl | |
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ORIGINAL LIONEL 1975 CATALOG 75th ANNIVERSARY | |
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ORIGINAL LIONEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ASSEMBLING OPERATING | |
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Lionel Original Form 193 Industrial Water Tower | |
0 Bid | US $3.99 | 4h 28m |
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072 LIONEL 721 LEFT AND RIGHT SWITCHES WITH COVERS | |
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US $75.00 | 4h 38m |
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LIONEL 6007 CABOOSE WITH BOX | |
1 Bid | US $8.99 | 4h 45m |
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LIONEL NW WARHORSE | |
0 Bid | US $550.00 | 4h 46m |
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ANTIQUE RARE LIONEL TRAIN LITHOGRAPGH ART PRINTS19TH CENTURY LOCOMOTIVES | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 4h 47m |
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Lionel Type 1 Post War MKT 600 Diesel Switcher | |
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US $95.00 | 5h 13m |
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Lionel 2354 NYC F3 AA master Carton EXC | |
0 Bid | US $699.99 | 5h 22m |
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Lionel 6 38188 Postwar Celebration Series Southern F3 Diesel Locomotive Set MINT | |
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Lionel 6 29202 Santa Fe ATSF Map Boxcar NIB Single Door 1997 Trains | |
0 Bid | US $44.99 | 5h 23m |
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Lionel 128 animated news stand EXC | |
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Lionel 6464125 New York Central O 27 Box Car Pacemaker | |
2 Bids | US $13.49 | 5h 35m |
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Lionel 6 16358 Louisville Nashville L N Gondola with Coil Covers BNIB | |
1 Bid | US $14.95 | 5h 46m |
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M38 Marx Lionel or Other O Gauge PAINTED PLASTIC CROSSING GATE PARTS Restore | |
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US $1.10 | 5h 48m |
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M6 Marx Lionel STREET LIGHT CURVED NECK LAMP POST Both CHIPPED PARTS Restore | |
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US $2.20 | 5h 49m |
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LIONEL19914 TOY FAIR BOXCAR FROM 1991 NEW DIRECTIONS CAR MINT WITH BOX TO COLL | |
0 Bid | US $25.00 | 5h 50m |
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LIONEL EVANS AUTOLOADER W 3 CARS 1955 | |
4 Bids | US $46.55 | 5h 53m |
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VINTAGE LIONEL 665 STEAM ENGINE 2046W WHISTLE TENDER POST WAR O GAUGE LOOK | |
1 Bid | US $165.00 | 5h 54m |
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LIONEL 927 POSTWAR LUBE KIT | |
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LIONEL 6 25135 POLAR EXPRESS BAGGAGE NEW | |
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LIONEL 6 25186 POLAR EXPRESS HOT CHOC CAR MINT No Res | |
0 Bid | US $51.00 | 5h 59m |
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LIONEL 6 36847 POLAR EXP TRAINSOUNDS TENDR NEW | |
0 Bid | US $94.00 | 5h 59m |
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LIONEL 6 31960 POLAR EXPRESS O Gauge SET NEW SALE FREE SHIPPING | |
0 Bid | US $245.00 | 5h 59m |
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LIONEL 6 35130 POLAR EXPRESS HOBO CAR NEW | |
0 Bid | US $56.00 | 6h |
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LIONEL 6 25134 POLAR EXPRESS DINER NEW | |
0 Bid | US $51.00 | 6h |
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L7 Lionel 252 CROSSING GATE Missin 1 Countr Weight Has Light Rod PARTS Restore | |
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US $8.80 | 6h |
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LIONEL 18005 700E HUDSON | |
0 Bid | US $799.00 | 6h 9m |
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RARE MCCOY TRAINS 6 CAR CANADIAN TTOS SET | |
0 Bid | US $899.00 | 6h 10m |
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L9 Lionel 152 CROSSING GATE Rusted Gate Ends Has Light Socket PARTS Restore | |
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US $5.50 | 6h 11m |
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L59 Plastic STOP ON RED Road Crossing SEMIPHORE LIONEL Marx PARTS O Gauge | |
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US $3.30 | 6h 13m |
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LIONEL UNION PACIFIC CYLINDRICAL HOPPER WITH FLAG LCCA | |
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Lionel BILLBOARD x2 MISSG BASES Anderson Brothers Builders GASO Restor PARTS | |
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US $5.50 | 6h 15m |
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L48 PARTS LOT ONLY LIONEL | |
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US $4.40 | 6h 16m |
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LIONEL CSX AUTO CARRIER WITH BOX | |
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LIONEL BASF 8000 GALLON TANK CAR | |
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LIONEL LIGHTED HOLIDAY HI CUBE BOXCAR WITH BOX | |
1 Bid | US $34.95 | 6h 26m |
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X2 Lionel Marx or Other O Gauge Crossing Sign Missing PARTS Restore | |
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US $2.20 | 6h 29m |
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L46 PARTS ONLY HOSRE CORRAL Railing and Gates LIONEL | |
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US $3.30 | 6h 30m |
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LIONEL PORT HURON AND DETROIT BOXCAR W BOX | |
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L14 Lionel 154 RAILROAD CROSSING SIGNAL Missig Sign Has Light Bar PARTS Restore | |
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US $7.70 | 6h 33m |
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4 Classic Toy Trains Wiring Your Toy Train Layout Lionel Trains Repair Postwar | |
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LIONEL GM SPECIAL ANNIVERSERY CHESSIE GP 7 DIESEL | |
1 Bid | US $69.95 | 6h 53m |
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Lionel diesel engineNYC 2344very clean Recent attic find | |
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Lionel O Gauge Lionel Lines Caboose 6017 1950s Vintage | |
3 Bids | US $6.00 | 6h 56m |
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ORIGINAL POST WAR AUTOMATIC BLOCK SIGNAL 153 | |
0 Bid | US $29.99 | 7h 4m |
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LIONEL 1122 POST WAR 027 REMOTE CONTROL SWITCHES | |
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US $50.00 | 7h 9m |
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LIONEL 1122 POST WAR 027 REMOTE CONTROL SWITCHES L R 2 pairs in boxes | |
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US $150.00 | 7h 10m |
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W S DECAL FOR LIONEL TRAINS POSTWAR SANTA FE 2343 F 3 A UNITS SOME OTHERS | |
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VINTAGE POSTWAR LIONEL 671 75 SMOKE LAMP BULB FOR 1946 7 671 726 LOCOS | |
1 Bid | US $24.75 | 7h 11m |
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Lionel train parts 2036 122 Collector Rollers ITEM 14 | |
1 Bid | US $4.75 | 7h 25m |
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MINT Rudleys Layouts Lionel Super O Track MINT | |
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US $15.00 | 7h 26m |
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LIONEL REPAIR PARTS ITEM 15 | |
2 Bids | US $6.05 | 7h 29m |
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Marx New York Central NYC Caboose 20102 Red Gray 3 16 Scale S Gauge Vintage Rare | |
2 Bids | US $12.99 | 7h 29m |
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LIONEL 2321 TRAIN REPAIR PARTS ITEM 16 | |
3 Bids | US $2.75 | 7h 33m |
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LIONEL 3461 LOG DUMP with LIONEL No 160 LOG BIN | |
0 Bid | US $5.00 | 7h 34m |
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Marx New York Central NYC Boxcar 174580 Red Gray 3 16 Scale S Gauge Vintage Rare | |
2 Bids | US $13.99 | 7h 36m |
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Lionel No 148 Dwarf Signal with Original Box and 148 100 controller | |
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US $40.00 | 7h 38m |
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LIONEL 2321 37 Collector Roller Insulators ITEM 17 | |
1 Bid | US $.55 | 7h 39m |
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