Dick Christianson, the founding editor of Classic Toy Trains and the consummate cheerleader for Lionel trains of the postwar era, was recently asked about his top locomotive. He’s owned several great ...

Classic Toy Trains Senior Editor Roger Carp takes another look at Lionel catalog volume 1 for 2024 and describes more items ...

I’m thrilled to share that on December 14th, our iconic steam locomotive 'Clan Line' will be stopping at Salisbury Station – ...

I’m thrilled to share that on December 14th, our iconic steam locomotive 'Clan Line' will be stopping at Salisbury Station – and you're ...

Classic Toy Trains new products for November 2024 include items from Atlas O, MTH, Firecrown Media, and much more.

The Grand Canyon Railway received a $3.4 million grant to convert a diesel locomotive to a zero-emission, battery-powered one ...

Though we consider model railroading a hobby, it’s also an investment. Consider the prices of model trains today. Depending ...

The Steam Dreams Rail Co., provider of luxurious and unforgettable steam train journeys, today announces the launch of their much-anticipated Lakes Express holiday from the 9th – 12th September 2025.

Guests will begin their journey in the Elves’ Work Room, where Santa’s elves will read the holiday classic “The Polar Express ...

Returning for its 33rd year, NYBG's Holiday Train Show features miniature trains weaving through 200 plant-based models of iconic city landmarks.

There may have been a point, somewhere back in the middle of the last century, where the train seemed to have lost the remainder of whatever swagger it once had. The aircraft had entered stage-left as ...