A vintage 1947 Lionel train set?

My husband was immediately drawn to the Lionel trains and the vast display of tin, cast iron and wood cars, wagons, planes and trains.

In 1906, the Lionel electric trains became the first model trains to use a third rail to power the locomotive.

Lionel electric trains also operate on alternating current.

His main concern seemed to be that running the farm would interfere with his passion of collecting Lionel electric trains.

It also introduced the so-called paper train, a detailed set of cut-and-fold models of Lionel trains printed on cardstock that was notoriously difficult to put together.

Lionel train enthusiasts consider 1959 the end of the "true Lionel train".

Like so many boys, he was first given a Lionel train.

Mr. Luth said he had been involved in model railroading since he got a Lionel train for Christmas in 1934.

Lionel trains are often sought by collectors, but the value of each piece can vary greatly.