Many model-train companies are named for their owners. In the case of Lionel, it was the founder Joshua Cowen's middle name (a great "secret" for any child who feels a bit iffy about his or her middle name!). Cowen came to America in the 1870s, thirty years after the "Golden Spike" united the first transcontinental American railroad and on the crest of excitement about electricity. He established his "electric express" company in 1900.
Cowen's first trains sold on the strength of his store window-displays, which so entranced spectators that they had to be reminded they could actually buy and own this exciting technology.
Rigorously detailed, Cowen's models formed a permanent link between the words "Lionel" and "train" for many American children and adults. More than one youngster, taken on a first train ride, has announced "Here comes the Lionel!"
Still a leader in the HO, O and O27 markets, Lionel models include Lionel-ville accessories that can create an entire environment in which trains can run. Over 100 years, and still running strong.
![]() Vintage Pre War Lionel Standard 332 339 Train Cars US $36.99
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![]() Lionel Trains 6 7530 Dahlonega Mint Car US $55.00
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![]() Greenbergs Guide To Lionel Trains 1945 1969 Vol1 US $9.95
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![]() 1951 Instructions For Lionel Trains 64 Pages US $7.50
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![]() Lionel New York Flyer Train Setw Train Sound Best One US $111.50
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![]() Beatlesogauge Train Lionel Beatles Rubber Soul Boxcar US $54.95
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![]() Beatles Lionel Ogauge Toy Train Beatles Help Box Car US $54.95
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![]() Beatlesogauge Toy Train Lionel Abbey Road Caboose US $48.99
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![]() Beatles Lionel Ogauge Train Beatles 2 Boxcar Set US $104.95
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![]() Lionel Train Double Crossing Gate 47 Original US $29.99
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![]() 9 Classic Toy Trains Magazine 2001 Lionel Trains US $7.16
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![]() 9 Classic Toy Trains Magazine 2002 Lionel Trains US $8.00
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![]() 8 Classic Toy Trains Magazine 1998 Lionel Trains US $.99
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![]() 8 Classic Toy Trains Magazine 1997 Lionel Trains US $.99
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![]() 8 Classic Toy Trains Magazine 1996 Lionel Trains US $.99
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![]() 7 Classic Toy Trains Magazine 1995 Lionel Trains US $.99
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![]() Lionel Train Cp Rail US $46.00
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![]() Lot Of 8 Lionel Trains In Boxes US $64.79
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![]() 2 Antique Lionel 027 Engine Number 258 Trains US $33.33
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![]() Lionel Operating Train Society Alpenrose Dairy Truck US $19.95
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![]() Texas Special Lionel Train 2245p 2245 P US $349.99
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![]() Lionel Scout Train Engine 1001tendercaboose 1950s US $20.49
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![]() Lionel Train Engine 671 And Tender 1950s US $67.46
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![]() Lionel Train And Accessory Manual Exc Cond US $11.00
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![]() Lionel Train Locomotive Steam Engine 1684 Black Shell US $9.99
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![]() Vintage Lionel Train Track Lot 71 Switching Aq333 US $59.95
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![]() Lionel Train 6464 225 Southern Pacific Box Car 6464225 US $99.99
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![]() 1960 Lionel Trains Original Catalog Engine Santa Fe US $9.99
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![]() Lionel Train Big Tin Can US $5.00
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![]() Vintage Antique Lionel Model Train Part No 955 6 US $31.45
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![]() 1994 Deluxe Lionel Thomas The Tank Train Set Mint US $250.00
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![]() Lionel 6 18870 Prr Gp 9 Diesel Train Locomotive 2029 US $169.96
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![]() Lionel Train Sunoco Tank Car 6465 Tank Car US $29.99
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