A Few Reasons To Dust Off Your Old Lionel Train Set
On May 27, 2010 in Recreation
Model railroading wouldn’t be the same without Lionel trains.
Model railroading is still an incredibly popular hobby, due in no small part to the popularity of the Lionel train brand. Lionel’s latest offering is the Lionel polar express train set, which certainly carries on the tradition of detail and quality that the company is known for.
I think most of model train collectors can trace back their love to those sleepless Christmas eve nights, waiting to be able to rip open your presents. Dreaming of what Lionel train or accessory was waiting for you.
Tough to sleep with images of shiny new trains floating around in your head!
Those kids who couldn’t get to sleep are the collectors of today! Granted they may look quite a bit different on the outside but inside they’re just the same.
Lionel trains are a great way to peer into our past. Pre war or post war trains are a great way to dive into our past and learn about the days of old. Creating a train set in a particular time period can be really fun and educational. The trains and accessories you collect all have very interesting details pertaining to their respective eras.
Lionel model trains have been recognized by more than the model railroading community.
Lionel train’s famous first electric model was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame! Just head to Rochester, New York if you want to see for your self!
The word “toy” hardly goes far enough in describing a Lionel train. They allowed a lot of kids to connect with their parents. Working on a train layout was a good activity that parent and child could work on together.
It’s been a long time since Joshua Lionel Cowen first rolled out the “electric” express in 1901. I wonder if Joshua Lionel Cowen had any inkling of the impact Lionel trains would have?!
Model railroading has had a rabid following for many decades. With the internet all of these people can connect like they have never been able to before!
Lionel trains hold that special place in a lot of collectors and model railroaders hearts for a reason. They connect on an emotional level and will hopefully continue to do so for years yo come!