Return to the best ever layout!
You can revisit the great 1949 Lionel Showroom Layout – by stepping into Brian Miller’s train room!
Precise track plan of the 1949 Showroom Layout
Larry Osterhoudt has drawn the most accurate plan ever available.
Achieving the grand slam of model railroading
All three principal sizes of toy trains featured on one fantastic layout!
Lionel's innovative first unit train set remembered
The MPC era of Lionel model train production ended on a high note.
The story behind Lionel's mysterious savings banks
Hint, hint: The train maker once worked with Junior Achievement.
Damage-free tips for moving your train collection
You can safely transport your trains across town – or across country!
Meet Boxcar Willy
Bill Parker’s O gauge empire has roots in the 1940s.
Weekend workshop
Five easy (and free!) ways to boost your layout