Lionel trains

One of the best-known names in model railroading, see the prices Lionel trains bring at auction -- from beloved pre-war marvels to the Richard Kughn years.

In its Canfield, Ohio, repair facility, Lionel technicians fix countless broken trains, drawing on more than 120,000 parts in their inventory. CNET Road Trip 2013 stopped by to see how it works.

Check out the entire collection of Lionel Train Parts on Trainz's website. We carry both original and modified parts for all your Lionel trains and accessories.

Lionel's catalogs are the ultimate destination for model train collectors. Browse the history of Lionel Trains catalogs, with beautiful high-res images.

What are train scales and gauges? Learn all about them with the Lionel trains guide to model train scales and gauges at Lionel.com.

Lionel Trains are one of the most recognized model train brands worldwide. Their realistic miniature designs are almost comparable to a standard rail track expe

If your Lionel ZW transformer circuit breaker doesn't trip reliably, replace it. Here's how to find and install a suitable Lionel ZW circuit breaker easily.

The Lionel 6457 caboose is a common and nearly iconic postwar Lionel car. It, or one of its close relatives, is probably the caboose you remember if you are into postwar-era Lionel. The Lionel 6457 Even though it’s really sized for O27 track, the Lionel 6457 caboose, an SP type, replaced the earlier 2357 as… Read More »Lionel 6457 caboose The post Lionel 6457 caboose appeared first on The Silicon Underground.

Why are Lionel trains so expensive? Partly because they always were expensive for their time. But here are some time-honored ways to save money on them.

Cleaning Lionel trains to make them look good for the holidays isn't difficult, but it's possible to damage them. Here's how to safely clean Lionel trains.