Model railroading is a hobby that evolved from wood to electric; from scale model railroading to toy trains; from HO trains to N scale trains and then Z scale which is even smaller in size. By the 1980s, the digital control systems were developed and were popular among Baby Boomers.
Some toy train sets are worth thousands, while others carry no significant value other than sentiment. This is a hobby for the “little boy” in every man. It isn’t so much the value of the item that draws collectors as it is the ownership.
By the 1890s, a series of electronic-powered and wind-up train sets were designed. In 1901, Lionel built an electronic train set for their store display that had the “WOW-factor” and amazed even the heart of an adult.
In 1901, Lionel built an electronic train set for their store display that had the “WOW-factor” and amazed even the heart of an adult. Lionel’s Union Pacific Veranda Turbine diesel-turbine power train set was different than most train sets. Some toy train sets are worth thousands, while others carry no significant value other than sentiment.
Over a century ago, the first train was assembled. It is not uncommon for someone today to have in their possession a model railroading train set older then them.
Now in 2006, the model railroading hobby has grown beyond all expectations of our ancestors. There are well over 500,000 participants in model railroading hobby clubs across the nation: United States, Canada, Australia, England, Japan, and Germany. From those who craft to those who collect, the model railroading hobby keeps on growing.
The design included a true-life sound system that imitated the big rigs and increased the level of excitement in owning such a grand train set. Lionel’s Union Pacific Veranda Turbine diesel-turbine power train set was different than most train sets.
It is not uncommon for someone today to have in their possession a model railroading train set older then them.