Note: This article originally appeared in the September 2000 issue of Classic Toy Trains. In celebration of Lionel’s 125th ...

This had been tried in several different countries before the U.S., but amid World War II, while our nation looked for every opportunity to ship war materials from coast to coast, we dabbled in the ...

Lionel trains turns 125, celebrating more than a century of holiday magic. From historic models to smartphone-controlled locomotives, these iconic toy trains continue to captivate kids and ...

The most powerful steam locomotive is indeed an impressive engine, whose massive build offered output to match. It has a 2-10-10-2 wheel layout, and has 48-inch low pressure cylinders hanging on ...

It's easily among the most noticeable steam-powered trains still running today, ... It has a maximum tractive power of 135,375 lbs, making it one of the strongest steam locomotives ever produced.