Category Archives: Lionel

Taking Amtrak to Virginia, and a Subway to Westchester

Posted on November 21, 2011 by TJ

Upon our return from Big Sis’s place in Virginia Beach in September, after a combined, oh, 19 or so hours on Amtrak, Little G was nearly inconsolable to no longer have his cousins around to play with. So we asked, half … Continue reading →

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Mini Metro-North Trains Selling Well

Posted on December 1, 2008 by TJ

There’s a well-done story about Lionel Train’s miniature take on the New York subway and Metro-North in the Stamford Advocate. The story suggests that toy trains might just be a hit this holiday season, as people harken back to simpler … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Service Cuts, Lionel’s Subway Replica Slashed From Four Cars to Three

Posted on November 24, 2008 by TJ

In its first shot at creating minature NYC subway trains, Lionel has pulled off a dead-on reproduction, reports the New York Times. [Lionel events manager Thomas C.] Nuzzo said the four cars look like the R-27 cars that went into … Continue reading →

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Lionel Makes Metro-North Mini’s

Posted on October 8, 2008 by TJ

If you’re the type that spends your entire 8:08 from Chappaqua ride talking about toy trains, here’s something for you. Lionel has issued a 25th-anniversary commemorative Metro-North toy train set. Selling for $280, the set includes one powered M-7 car … Continue reading →

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