Q — In your vast knowledge of antiques and collectibles, surely you will be able to tell me why Marx electric trains are not held in high esteem. Many price guides cover American Flyer, Lionel and ...

Here are some numbers that help explain why jaws drop at the first sight of the model-train set that tech entrepreneur Peter Hambling is having built in the basement of his Medina family home: • The ...

Which train set for kids is best? Train sets for kids reach back into the past and span generations. Model railroading is considered one of the great family hobbies. Train sets come in so many shapes ...

Lionel’s No. 7-12124 Battery-Powered Harry Potter Train Set is the perfect way to introduce youngsters to the wonderful hobby of toy trains. How do I know this? Because I used this exciting and ...

Q: I am 55. My childhood toy train set is still in its period cardboard box. The lettering on the top reads: “Stream Line Electric Train / Steam Type / Made in USA / Louis Marx & Co. / New York Office ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Everyone has a hobby, but it certainly wasn’t on our bingo card ...

Every holiday season, Christmas Tree Lane turns into a must-stop destination for model train lovers, all thanks to one man who took his hobby to new levels. Rob Caves started building model train sets ...

Do you have a favorite childhood toy that has been passed down through your family? I’m lucky to have a wind-up, cast-iron locomotive and tin train set that belonged to my dad. My grandfather, Albert ...

Collectors and fans of toy trains will find plenty to do this weekend during the Rocky Mountain Toy Train Show. Now in its 32nd year, the show has moved from its previous location at the Crowne Plaza ...