The year was 1933, and the Great Depression was in full swing. Lionel was touting the new “Chugger” sound mechanism in its locomotives and still cataloging the landmark Nos. 396E Blue Comet and 411E ...

When you think of Christmas, you might picture a model train looping around a Christmas ... KEN BIANCO SR: Lionel makes a whole catalog almost of Christmas items - Christmas sets, Christmas ...

You see him pressing the horn (laughter). (SOUNDBITE OF TOY TRAIN HORN HONKING) LUNDEN: His dad, Ken Bianco Sr., says Christmas has always been the biggest and busiest time of the year, both in person ...

A father’s journey from a DIY Christmas garden builder to a lifelong train enthusiast, leaving a legacy of fond memories and ...

When you think of Christmas, you might think of model trains around a Christmas tree. And there's a good chance it's a Lionel. The iconic American toy train company is celebrating its 125th ...