Category Archives: Toy Trains

THE TRAINJOTTING READER: “Frank Sinatra Has a Cold”

Posted on April 9, 2010 by TJ

Gay Talese’s 1966 “Frank Sinatra Has a Cold” is often held up as the finest bit of journalism, or at least celebrity journalism, in U.S. history. As the back story goes, Talese, writing for Esquire, was not given access to the … 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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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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Men II Boyz on the 8:16

Posted on August 22, 2008 by TJ

It appears the good will on the 6:33 last night carried over until the morn. A pair of middle-aged white guys (I know, major surprise on Metro-North) sat across from each other. They were dapper in a dress-down Friday kind … Continue reading →

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