My Greatest Find

My Greatest Find celebrates the thrill of the chase. Enjoy these accounts of fellow collectors uncovering rare and unusual toy trains. After you've read these stories, why not join the conversation? Every collector has a story to tell, and we want to hear yours. Just click the "submit your story" link and share your "Greatest Find".
Joe Pallone's Greatest Find
Discovering a Lionel treasure far, very far, from home
Published: 11/02/2009
Thomas Adams' Greatest Find
This American Flyer Silver Comet survived a tornado.
Published: 10/08/2009
John Blanc's Greatest Find
A Marx prewar train sets the direction for a lifetime on the railroad.


Published: 08/17/2009
Ken Woelfer's Greatest Find
A Lionel no. 2065 small Hudson creates a lifetime of great memories
Published: 07/01/2009
Myles Marcovitch's Greatest Find
Nothing beats a Lionel no. 2343 Santa Fe F3 diesel
Published: 06/11/2009
Kurt Jensen's Greatest Find
A Lionel no. 1501S 0-27 set is a family legacy
Published: 05/22/2009
Donald R. Coghlan's Greatest Find
The great Lionel no. 846W outfit from 1941 was just part of the offer
Published: 04/27/2009
Cordell W. Hodes' Greatest Find
What's the value of a much-loved Lionel train outfit?
Published: 04/01/2009
Anthony Stucchio's Greatest Find
A unique tender for a Lionel no. 1587 Girl's Train
Published: 03/15/2009
Peter Trizzino's Greatest Find
A postwar Lionel train outfit unlocks memories
Published: 03/08/2009
Vincent P. Paulauski's Greatest Find
Lionel's no. 65 air whistle arrived in 1935
Published: 03/06/2009
Roger Carp's Greatest Find
Vintage toy train magazines offer insight
Published: 03/01/2009