New toy train products from the November 2016 issue of Classic Toy Trains

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THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE IN O: Lionel has created a salute to both the American bicentennial celebration held in 1976 and one of the most famous locomotives of Lionel’s MPC-era. The no. 82427 Patriot LionChief Remote U36B diesel freight set is powered by a colorful U36B saluting Lionel’s no. 1776 Seaboard Coast Line. Also […]

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O gauge Burlington Northern SD40 from Lionel

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O gauge SD40 diesel from Lionel Price: $649.99 (no. 82276) Min Curve: O-54 Cmd Low: 3.6 smph Cnv Low: 5.8 smph High: 73.6 smph Drawbar pull: 2 lb., 5 oz. Features: Two can-style motors, coil couplers, Lionel Legacy command and sound system. Current-production road names: Burlington Northern, Chessie System (B&O), Clinchfield, Conrail, Conrail (Buy Bonds), […]

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Lionel’s postwar-style “Layout for the years”

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Scale: O Layout size: 100″ x 160″ Track type: Lionel sectional Originally appeared in the July 2016 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine Click on the link below to download a PDF of the track plan, track components, and accessory list. Lionel’s postwar-style “Layout for the years” […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 62

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Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob Keller (and his Little Red CorvetteDiesel) recaps his recent trip to the Train Collectors Association’s bi-annual show in York, PA, and then showcases three new O gauge locomotives (steam, diesel and electric) from three different manufacturers (Bachmann, Lionel, and MTH)! Enjoy a […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 62

Bob Keller

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob Keller (and his Little Red CorvetteDiesel) recaps his recent trip to the Train Collectors Association’s bi-annual show in York, PA, and then showcases three new O gauge locomotives (steam, diesel and electric) from three different manufacturers (Bachmann, Lionel, and MTH)! Enjoy a […]

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New toy train products from the May 2016 issue

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AMTRAK’S GO-TO DIESEL: Lionel is releasing its first model of the venerable Amtrak F40PH diesel. Several hundred of the locomotives dominated Amtrak and commuter trains for more than 20 years, and many are still in service with second or third owners. The O gauge model will be available in Amtrak Phase I, II, or III […]

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Building a Lionel enginehouse

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The local paper ran a story on Trevor’s FC&W. Here, two of the 300 guests inspect the trains and Lionel-kit engine shed built by Trevor. Also notice the plastic clerestory-roofed industrial building, which could house an engine. Nancy Norris Trevor Park Trevor Park Trevor Park Trevor Park Trevor Park Trevor Park Trevor Park Trevor Park […]

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New toy train products from the March 2016 issue

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HERITAGE HURRAH: Williams by Bachmann offers another entry in its line of Norfolk Southern Heritage locomotives with the General Electric C44-9W. The O gauge diesel has new windshield wiper detail and upgraded window tooling, O-31 operation, die-cast metal trucks and couples, two can-style motors and the True Blast Plus sound system. Norfolk Southern Heritage C44-9W […]

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