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Lionel O Gauge Trains

Lionel O Gauge trains are hobby grade model trains. They aren't toy trains. Why? 80 years later they can still run like new. They were built to last. They were not advertised as toys, but as trains. Often with Dad in the picture. They appealed to both generations.

I like the postwar trains, 1945-1969, a few of the prewar scale engines and some Modern styles. Why, I like their heavyweight durability. With basic skills and a few parts you can make them work like new.

I like good condition, run-able trains. I am not fond of the "Display Queens" If I only want to display it, a picture is just as good to me. Not-for-running to me is not added value.

My notes on the "Toy Train" hobby.

Other good sites related to Lionel or O gauge Trains

CCMF Trains a Catalog of toy trains of all types. Build your own inventory.

OGR, O gauge Railroading

Tandem Associates, listing of Postwar Lionel

Lionel Pre and Post war catalogs and many other toy train catalogs

My Site links

Notes on Lionel trains from 1945-1969, the Postwar Era

Some of my Train Videos

What is the value of a Lionel train?

Lionel Train Power usage

Things to consider when mixing modern TMCC, Legacy and Lionchief sets with MPC or Postwar cars