I collect original prewar trains in Standard and Wide Gauge, i.e. 2 1/8". Lionel created the gauge in 1906, and called their trains the "Standard of the World." Soon, Standard gauge caught on as a ...

From pre-war models to whimsical holiday sets, vintage train sets have chugged their way into the spotlight. These coveted collectors items have surpassed their status as toys and are now nostalgic ...

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