Lionel Electric Trains, Nostalgia Plus
Who can forget watching their father's or grandfather's Lionel electric trains whizzing around that three rail track? The scenery, structures, and bridges all added immensely to the realism of the layouts. These layouts were many young boys first exposure to model railroading, and now as grown men they are introducing a new generation to Lionel electric trains.
Founded in 1900 by Joshua Lionel Cowen, Lionel electric trains have delighted folks ever since. The first Lionel electric train was invented not as a toy, but as a display for a department store! The trademark 3 rail design was made to prevent short circuits.
Today an original Lionel train set in good condition can fetch a pretty penny on Ebay, and Lionel clubs have popped up all over the US. Even with the popularity of N and HO gauge railroads, Lionel and their O gauge hold a certain mesmorizing allure that only generations of model train lovers can produce. The many books and websites featuring Lionel electric trains and their accessories attest to the unwavering popularity of these beauties.
Lionels can now be run using the new wave in model railroading, dcc. Dcc or digital command control allows you a much higher degree of control over your model trains and accessories. It is definitely something to be checked into.
Lionel electric trains will continue to roll well into the future, and you can be assured that new generations of youngsters and folks never exposed to model railroading, will keep traditions alive and make new ones too. As stated by the founder in Lionel's early years, Lionel electric trains prepare boys for the future.
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