Lionel toy trains .
 

Is there an similar site to Ford Barn for Lionel train collectors ??? I would post my questions here but I think it it would be way too far off topic .

John in light rain cooler weather here now Suffolk County England .

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Maybe this will get you started;

Lionel Collectors Club of America on facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/LionelCollectorsClubofAmerica

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O Gauge Railroading Forum.

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/

Although it is called " O Gauge" there are separate forums for all types of toy and model trains. Most of the activity is in the Lionel O Gauge section which covers both new and all types of vintage. There is a lot of good discussions about operating trains, repairing trains, restoration, layout building, and general collecting. Like Ford Barn, if you ask a question about anything Lionel related, you will get a dozen answers with various oppinions in a very short time!

I collect original, pre-war Lionel standard gauge. There is some activity on this website for standard gauge collectors as well.

What do you like?

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John,

If you collected Märklin trains, then you could combine your hobbies and make an entire set of these train cars:

Märklin 48296 (HO)
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...1&d=1597561182


.....and these:

Märklin 48159 (HO)
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...1&d=1597562163

Märklin made the one with the Ford Model A on the side in 1, HO and Z scales. They are easy to find on the secondary market (eBay, etc) and with several of these lined up in a row, it makes a very impressive train set.....delivering The New Ford cars and parts from the factory.

Brad in Maryland, USA

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I love the "Ford" rail cars. Is the first photo some German version of a caboose , having the "watch shack" attached? As for the OP, I am convinced that there is a forum for "everything and anything" . I do antique outboard motors, our club (aomci.org) and web site is international. There is a forum for vintage (1950 -60's ) washing machines. and I just bought a 1951 REO Royale lawn mower and there is a site for REO mower collectors. Ya' Know that some folks collect dinosaur "sh*t" , so a supose that they too have a forum.

Joe B

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Thank you all very much I am now well and truly clued in !!!

John in thunderstorms Suffolk County England .

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...and here is my Lionel. Vintage Christmas 1951. It now sit on a dusty shelf in my shop as a reminder of good times 70 years ago. ken

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The Train Collectors Association, (TCA), is another well respected organization John. It does cover all makes, but Lionel is a large part I've seen. I collect pre-war Lionel O gauge and 1920's Ives Wide gauge. They sure are fun!

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Neat hobby, model trains!

I've been to estate sales with Lionel trains being sold, and those guys that show up to bid, are SERIOUS they take their hobby to heart:) Cars still in the orange Lionel box, man they go high!

Neat I love to see the layouts and all.