Lionel has been a name in model trains for a long time. They have many different sizes and styles for everyone. With the company dating back to the early 1900′s, they are still a popular choice for many. They have had their share of problems, but they are still here and here to stay.
You can find many types of Lionel electric trains. They have sets that are already to operate. You just take them out of the box, assemble the track, and off you go. These are great starter sets for kids. The sets use battery-powered transformers and are easy to operate. The Lionel train sets use the FasTrack, which is simple to snap together. Sizes of model trains are often referred to as gauge and Lionel makes some of the most popular O and HO gauge trains.
Lionel bases its trains on the designs of actual railroad lines. There are styles from railroad companies from the past as well as designs based on current railroad trains. The attention to detail from colors to numbering are realistic. You can buy steam, diesel, and electric types of locomotives. You can purchase Lionel train sets with the engine and rail cars. There is the ability to purchase extra cars as well as more track and accessories. Their engines have realistic features such as lights, smoke, whistles, and other railroad sounds.
Some popular train sets from Lionel are the Conrail diesel freight train or the Pennsylvania Super Steam Freight train set. There are work trains based on the Southern Pacific line, often having working cranes. These sets come with track, transformer, engine, and several cars, depending on the set and cost.
Lionel trains also makes many sets based on movies and television, as well as other theme types. One of their popular sets is the Lionel Polar Express train set. This set is based on the movie and will make your Christmas display complete. It is an O gauge set and has a Berkshire steam engine. Two passenger cars light up and show actual scenes from the movie. It has a rounded observation car and the set comes with four of the movie characters. The train has smoke features and a battery operated transformer. The train station and track come with the set. There are accessories based on the movie you can buy like extra characters and rail cars.
Also offered by this company are the highly popular Lionel Christmas trains. You can purchase the Holiday Tradition Express. This set includes the engine and several cars. There is animation including a waving Santa, Christmas lights, and bells. The North Pole Christmas Central train has five cars and the engine. It actually plays Christmas carols while it rolls along the track. It is decorated in red and green. You can add additional rail cars and track for extra fun with your Lionel trains.
Lionel offers trains and sets for all ages. They have models for the collector and those that just love to play with trains. There are many accessories to add on to your train and your display. You can find buildings, landscape materials, lighting, and other related items. You can find many products to purchase online.