Discount Lionel Model Railroads

From 1900 to the late 1960s, finding a Lionel train under the Christmas tree was every boys's dream. Lionel trains were as much a part of the fabric of  Americana as Red Ryder BB Guns and red wagons. Today, Lionel trains are highly sought after as a collectible.

Over the years, the Lionel Train Company has gone through several incarnations. The original was founded in 1900 as the Lionel Corporation by Joshua Lionel Cowen and Harry C. Grant. Originally, the company was created to put displays of model trains in store windows. Store owners didn't really want them but the public did, and Lionel began producing consumer models. The corporation grew  and in the peak years of the 1950s, Lionel was selling $25 million worth of trains each year.

Trains produced between 1900 and 1969 are considered the most collectible of the trains.

In 1969, Lionel sold out to General Mills. The original Lionel Corporation became a Toy Store chain, which finally was forced out of business in 1993.

The General Mills era for Lionel Trains lasted from 1969 to 1986. While still remaining popular, aficionados claim that the General Mills trains were inferior to the original designs.

In 1986, the company was sold to wealthy Detroit colelctor Richard P. Kughn. Kughn moved the company to Michigan and began a revival of the nameplate. The company was sold once again in 1995 to a holding company called Wellspring Associates. One of the new owners was rock star Neil Young. The company has continued to struggle and currently is in bankruptcy.



But what most don't know is that there actually have been two eras for the Lionel Train company. The original company was founded in 1900 as the Lionel Corporation. Begun as an electrical novelties company, it's produced the most famous of the trains. In 1969, the company was sold to General Mills, along with its trademarks and product rights. Since then, it has gone through a succession of owners. The current incarnation of the company, located in Michigan, is in bankruptcy.

LIONELO-SCALE DALE EARNHARDT JR  FLATCAR HELICOPTER, NEW

LIONELO-SCALE DALE EARNHARDT JR FLATCAR HELICOPTER, NEW

$18.00 16m
K-LINE K761-1093 B&O BOXCAR W "TIME-SAVER-SERVICE LOGO

K-LINE K761-1093 B&O BOXCAR W "TIME-SAVER-SERVICE LOGO

- $34.00 17m
LIONEL 6-17263 NYC DOUBLE DOOR BOXCAR - OPENING DOORS

LIONEL 6-17263 NYC DOUBLE DOOR BOXCAR - OPENING DOORS

- $34.00 17m
Lionel 6-7512 Arthur Treachers Seafood Reefer 1982 NEW

Lionel 6-7512 Arthur Treachers Seafood Reefer 1982 NEW

$49.99 18m
LIONEL TRAINS 6-11153 STOURBRIDGE LION

LIONEL TRAINS 6-11153 STOURBRIDGE LION

$389.99 18m
LIONEL 6-17350  HOOD'S MILK CAR-W REMOVABLE ROOF

LIONEL 6-17350 HOOD'S MILK CAR-W REMOVABLE ROOF

- $36.00 19m
LIONEL TRAINS 6-26707 OPERATING WELDING CAR

LIONEL TRAINS 6-26707 OPERATING WELDING CAR

- $79.99 19m
LIONEL TRAINS PREWAR 2817  CABOOSE

LIONEL TRAINS PREWAR 2817 CABOOSE

$50.00 20m
LIONEL 19956 777 LAS VEGAS TOY FAIR 1998 NY  BOX CAR C8

LIONEL 19956 777 LAS VEGAS TOY FAIR 1998 NY BOX CAR C8

$40.49 20m
LIONEL POSTWAR COAL LOADER TO REPAIR

LIONEL POSTWAR COAL LOADER TO REPAIR

5 $18.88 20m
LIONEL TRAINS POSTWAR 6800 FLATCAR & AIRPLANE  OB

LIONEL TRAINS POSTWAR 6800 FLATCAR & AIRPLANE OB

$139.95 21m
Lionel O-gauge New York Central green double-doorBoxcar

Lionel O-gauge New York Central green double-doorBoxcar

$46.99 21m
LIONEL FARMS POULTRY TRAIN DISPATCH CAR NIB WITH SOUND

LIONEL FARMS POULTRY TRAIN DISPATCH CAR NIB WITH SOUND

2 $18.99 21m
NOSE DECAL FOR LIONEL #2378 MILWAUKEE ROAD "AB" LOCO

NOSE DECAL FOR LIONEL #2378 MILWAUKEE ROAD "AB" LOCO

$6.00 21m
LIONEL 6-17341 DAIRYMENS LEAGUE MILK CAR W PLATED TANKS

LIONEL 6-17341 DAIRYMENS LEAGUE MILK CAR W PLATED TANKS

- $36.00 22m
LIONEL PW 3419 OPERATING HELICOPTER CAR BOX -

LIONEL PW 3419 OPERATING HELICOPTER CAR BOX -

$13.95 24m
Lionel Part for 128 Newstand Paper

Lionel Part for 128 Newstand Paper

- $0.99 25m
Lionel diesel horn relay

Lionel diesel horn relay

- $9.99 25m
Three GREAT Vintage TRAIN LOCOMOTIVE StickPins PIN

Three GREAT Vintage TRAIN LOCOMOTIVE StickPins PIN

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$5.95
$6.95
26m
4 pcs  Lionel INSULATED "Super O Track"

4 pcs Lionel INSULATED "Super O Track"

1 $20.00 26m
LIONEL 2028 2328 2338 2339 BUDD GP BASIC PWR TRUCK NICE

LIONEL 2028 2328 2338 2339 BUDD GP BASIC PWR TRUCK NICE

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$17.85
$19.95
26m
LIONEL 19907 SOUNDS GREAT 1989 NYC TOY FAIR BOX CAR C8

LIONEL 19907 SOUNDS GREAT 1989 NYC TOY FAIR BOX CAR C8

$31.49 29m
Lionel Part for# 455 name plate Oil well

Lionel Part for# 455 name plate Oil well

- $0.99 30m
LIONEL   K-LINE 6-21237 RINGLING BROS.FLAT CAR &WAGONS

LIONEL K-LINE 6-21237 RINGLING BROS.FLAT CAR &WAGONS

4 $15.71 30m
Lionel Part for# 455 Motor House Oil well

Lionel Part for# 455 Motor House Oil well

- $0.99 34m
Lionel O-gauge 40' flatcar with load - New Haven

Lionel O-gauge 40' flatcar with load - New Haven

$54.99 35m
K-Line K691-1152 TCA PNWD Boeing Add-on Parts Car

K-Line K691-1152 TCA PNWD Boeing Add-on Parts Car

$115.00 36m
Lionel  POSTWAR 12- WHEEL DIECAST TENDER #2426W  EX

Lionel POSTWAR 12- WHEEL DIECAST TENDER #2426W EX

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$260.00
$288.00
36m
Vintage Train case iron with Wooden wheels VERY RARE

Vintage Train case iron with Wooden wheels VERY RARE

1 $3.99 37m
Vintage Lionel Lines No 812 Green Gondola Car

Vintage Lionel Lines No 812 Green Gondola Car

$34.95 38m

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