Lionel Union Pacific
Lionel Union Pacific
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 Lionel JLC 6 11126 Legacy Union Pacific Big Boy 4024 4 8 8 4 Scale MINT  US $2,250.00
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 NEW Lionel 11210 Union Pacific Challenger coal fired Vision Line US $2,000.00
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 LIONEL JLC 6 28064 UNION PACIFIC ENGINE TENDER 3985 NIB 4 6 6 4 FREE SHIP USA US $1,599.00
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 Lionel Union Pacific Post War O Gauge Set Locomotive 2023 w Box 2481 2482 2483 US $1,574.99
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 LIONEL 6 11218 UNION PACIFIC 700E HUDSON LEGACY STANDARD O SCALE ENGINE GREY US $1,545.00
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 NEW LIONEL 38065 Union Pacific TMCC 2 8 8 2 Steam Locomotive 3672 US $1,499.99
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 LIONEL M 10000 UNION PACIFIC 6 51007 CENTURY CLUB II SET WITH BOTH DISPLAY CASES US $1,499.99
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 6 38065LIONELUNION PACIFIC SCALE 2 8 8 2 Y3 374REL 2002FACTORY SEALED US $1,499.99
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 6 38029LIONELUNION PACIFIC 9000 4 12 22 SPECIAL INTRDUCTIONRARESEALED BOX US $1,399.99
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 Lionel 6 28099 JLC Series Limited Edition Union Pacific New in Master Carton US $1,299.00
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 NEW LIONEL 11200 Union Pacific LionMaster LEGACY 4 6 6 4 Challenger 3985 US $929.99
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 Lionel A F Grey Challenger Union Pacific 3977 6 48084 US $900.00
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 Lionel 6 11259 Union Pacific Mikado US $883.99
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 Lionel Pre War Yellow Union Pacific Streamline Set 636 W 637 638 O Gauge Runs US $839.99
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 Brand New Lionel 6 11259 Union Pacific LEGACY Scale 2 8 2 Mikado 2840 US $829.95
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 LIONEL 6 11259 UNION PACIFIC 2 8 2 MIKADO LEGACY STANDARD O SCALE ENGINE 2840 US $810.00
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 LIONEL 6 51007 Union Pacific M 10000 Streamliner Set O Scale Century Club w TMCC US $799.99
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 MTH O Gauge Metal Streamliner Passenger Set w Proto 20 Union Pacific Silver US $799.99
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 Lionel Union Pacific 2 8 2 Steam Engine MIKADO 11137 US $799.99
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 Lionel 6 28314 Union Pacific Genset Vision Line HARD TO FIND US $799.99
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 LIONEL 28099 UNION PACIFIC CHALLENGER MIB SEE PICS US $1,299.00
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 LIONEL UNION PACIFIC PA AA Diesel Locomotive up engine train Set 6 34594 US $768.84
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 NEW LIONEL O UNION PACIFIC DD35A POWERED NON POWERED 72 80 US $749.98
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 MINT Legacy K LINE Union Pacific E 8 A B A w Lionel RailSounds TMCC K 28901S US $699.00
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 Lionel Union Pacific Passenger Set Complete 6 Car Set from 1984 plus Vistadome US $670.00
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 Lionel 6 28311 O Union Pacific DD35A 70 Diesel Locomotive US $629.99
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A Look Into The History Of The Lionel Model Train
A look into the history of the Lionel Model Train is fascinating. Lionel trains got their start in 1900 when Joshua Lionel Cowen created his first toy train, the Electric Express. Joshua was already a successful inventor at the time. He created the toy train as a nod to his childhood growing up around the rise of Union Pacific and Central Pacific lines, which made America into a world power.
Once Cowen invented the Electric Express, it and the next train he invented after it became his main passion for the remainder of his lifetime. Cowen told people boys who had a Lionel Model Train would be better prepared for adulthood. Word of this led fathers to join their sons in becoming model train enthusiast. Soon after Lionel Train layouts were in several American homes. This was especially true during the Christmas season when it became a tradition to put a Lionel train layout around the Christmas tree.
Later in the century when American's began their love affair with automobiles and cross-country flying became the norm, people quit buying the Lionel Model Train. This is because when Lionel trains first hit the market; trains had become a symbol of American technology and travelling in sophistication. Later in the 1960's the freight lines were starting to be shut down, as were some of major train stations. Around this time Joshua Lionel Cowen passed away.
Slowly Lionel trains were rediscovered by those who were looking for a piece of American nostalgia. Others had their imaginations captured by the possibilities of being a model train collector. Recently, America has begun renewing its own relationship with trains as a viable form of transportation. As more high-speed passenger lines are being created and historical landmarks such as Penn Station are being restored, American's are rediscovering their passion for model trains such as the Lionel Model Train.
Evidence of the renewed relationship American's have with the Lionel Model Train can be seen in the Lionel Store located in New York at the famous 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Rockefeller Center. Every day, the store is filled with tourists from around the world trying to get a piece of this bit of true Americana. The store's offering of Lionel Model Trains is just as symbolic of Christmas in America as the ice rink located outside the store in Rockefeller Center at Christmas time.
Another chapter of Lionel Model Train history is being written as the company has increased its online efforts to serve the model train community. Now people looking for sound advice when starting to collect model trains can go on line to the Lionel website. Model train enthusiasts can also find the information they are looking for. They can find everything from different models for purchase, answers to questions, and current model train news. There is even an online club offered on the website called the Lionel Railroader Club. Here train enthusiasts can get subscriptions to “Inside Track” the official Lionel Train news magazine and get special offers on Lionel trains and accessories.
About the Author
David Blackburn has had a passion for Model Trains for over 20 years. His enthusiasm and knowledge on the subject of model trains can be found in his writing and his new book. For more great information on a lionel model train visit his site at: http://www.modeltrainsadvice.com. While you are there make sure you sign up for his FREE "Secrets To Successful Model Railroading" Mini Course.