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MODEL TRAINS
 
Manufacturers have the goal of creating accurate and realistic model trains. The first model trains were powered by wind-up clockwork, or steam engines, with the first electric model trains appearing in the late 19th century.
 

The German manufacturer Marklin produced detailed trains as well as signals, stations, houses, and other scenery and destinations. Other German companies made ride-on-top live steam trains.

In 1906, Joshua Cowen invented Lionel trains, which soon came to dominate the American toy train market. More recently, LGB popularized garden trains in the United States.

Toy trains look less realistic than model trains, but often appeal to collectors. The first toy trains were made of cast iron or were pull toys. In the early 20th century, Lionel started making toy trains for standard gauge and O gauge. Other companies, such as American Flyer, Ives, and Marx made similar trains.

The interactive aspect of trains makes toy trains perfect for young children. Some adults’ first memory of a toy was that of a Lionel train. You might want to get your kids a Lionel starter set, which includes everything needed to run a toy train.

Children between the ages of 4 and 6 may be introduced to wooden train sets that spark the imagination. Children 8 years of age and older may be introduced to S scale electric trains, HO scale electric trains, or G scale electric trains under the guidance of an adult. Make sure that you carefully read all safety instructions that come with any train set before allowing children of any age to use it.

RIVAROSSI HO 1920'S 4 CAR SET (RIO GRANDE) A SET, RARE

RIVAROSSI HO 1920'S 4 CAR SET (RIO GRANDE) A SET, RARE

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$79.99
$80.00
15m
Design Preservation #108 Goodfellows Hall kit HO HOn3

Design Preservation #108 Goodfellows Hall kit HO HOn3

- $9.99 15m
MODEL RAILROADER  (1973)

MODEL RAILROADER (1973)

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$11.00
$12.00
15m
HO SCALE MOVING VAN TRUCK

HO SCALE MOVING VAN TRUCK

- $6.99 16m
HO SCALE AUTO- 1953 STUDEBAKER PRESIDENT COUPE

HO SCALE AUTO- 1953 STUDEBAKER PRESIDENT COUPE

- $5.99 16m
t034-20pcs Scale Train Layout Set Model Trees HO TT N

t034-20pcs Scale Train Layout Set Model Trees HO TT N

$7.98 16m
Vintage Revell 1956 HO Train Car Union Pacific

Vintage Revell 1956 HO Train Car Union Pacific

- $4.99 16m
North American 50' PS-2 Covered Hopper Car MIB!

North American 50' PS-2 Covered Hopper Car MIB!

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$8.00
$11.00
16m
1950's Style Black Hearse HO Scale Vehicle MIP!

1950's Style Black Hearse HO Scale Vehicle MIP!

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$7.00
$9.75
17m
MODEL RAILROADER  (1972)

MODEL RAILROADER (1972)

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$6.00
$7.00
18m
HO SCALE MARATHON TAXI

HO SCALE MARATHON TAXI

- $5.99 18m
1950's Style White Ambulance HO Scale Vehicle MIP!

1950's Style White Ambulance HO Scale Vehicle MIP!

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$7.00
$9.75
18m
Athearn frame GP38 40 50 60 short tank with trucks

Athearn frame GP38 40 50 60 short tank with trucks

4 $5.50 19m
MODEL RAILROADER  (1971)

MODEL RAILROADER (1971)

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$5.00
$6.00
19m
Apalachicola Northern 50' FMC Box Car Ready to Roll MIB

Apalachicola Northern 50' FMC Box Car Ready to Roll MIB

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$9.99
$13.75
19m
Design Preservation #118 1st National Bank kit HO,  HOn3

Design Preservation #118 1st National Bank kit HO, HOn3

- $9.99 19m
Burlington Northern Railroad   BN 40' Box Car - MDC

Burlington Northern Railroad BN 40' Box Car - MDC

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$7.50
$9.75
20m
MODEL RAILROADER  (1970)

MODEL RAILROADER (1970)

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$9.00
$10.00
20m
Micro Trains N Scale Box Car Freight Car

Micro Trains N Scale Box Car Freight Car

$12.00 21m
LT15-10pcs Scale Train Layout Model Lamppost Lamp HO TT

LT15-10pcs Scale Train Layout Model Lamppost Lamp HO TT

$4.00 21m