With a long rich history, there are so many Lionel train cars to choose from. The Lionel company has been making toy trains 1900-1993 before they closed. They were the largest manufacturers of toy trains, and to this day are still considered the best. Lionel was known for the authenticity and detail put into their model trains, something that train enthusiasts still rave about today. In 2006, Lionel’s electric train was one of two toys to ever make it to the National Toy Hall of Fame. There are several train cars that will help to complete your train collection no matter what kind of trains you are interested in.
With so many Lionel train sets to choose from, it’s hard to pick which one you want. Even after you finally choose your lionel train set of choice, you will likely want to customize it and make it your very own. There are many expansion sets available for Lionel trains that add additional cars, figures, and even more powerful engines to the train. The more powerful your model train engine is, the more cars you can pull behind it! Each train setup tells a story about where it has been and where it’s going, so what will your trains’ story be?
One of the most popular Lionel Train car sets is the Polar Express because it is based on the Christmas tale about a boy that goes to the North Pole on the Polar Express when he starts to question whether Santa exists. Lionel has created a beautiful replica of this train set with three cars. The set includes the Polar Express Add-On Diner Car, Polar Express Disappearing Hobo Car and the Polar Express Coach with Conductor Announcement. The set fits all all traditional O gauge tracks. It features silhouetted windows and interior lighting. Each car ranges from $132 to $70. Each car measures twelve inches.
Another popular Lionel Train Car set is the Ringling Brothers train. This is a three car set that includes an 18′ aluminum shop car as well as the Ringling Brothers Circus Expansion pack which includes Gondola with Crates, Tiger cage car, and a stock car with bobbing horses. The last car included in this set is the Ringling Brother Circus Flatcar with three Circus Wagons. This rain set fits a traditional O gauge track. Prices range $55 to $180 for each individual car.
No matter which car you choose, you will be pleased to know that there it will be of Lionel quality and will provide any train enthusiast with hours of entertainment.
