Dennis Lakomy has been collecting and running model trains since his dad gave him his first model train set in 1962.

Broomfield Veterans Museum has toy trains on display, showcasing the connections between railways and wartime.

Discover how a few dedicated sellers are working to make it easier for train collectors to find the parts they need to ...

Model train collecting is a hobby that families have shared together over the generations — dating back to the time the popular model train manufacturer, Lionel Corporation, started producing them in ...

Only a few months earlier, Dr. Kinney’s collection of 1940s-era Lionel O-scale trains ... That’s when Travis Washburn got a call. A model train enthusiast since childhood, Washburn is a member of the ...

Model trains first appeared in the late 19th century as simple tinplate toys, often crafted by hand. Companies like Märklin in Germany and Lionel in the United States were pioneers in this space.