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Christmas Trains For The Young And Old

There are Christmas trains that make great gifts for all ages. You can get a wooden train for a 3 year old child or a g-scale or o-scale Christmas train set for an adult or youngster that is serious about their Christmas model train. The only limiting factor for your train set is your imagination and the area you have to set up your Christmas train.

Along with your Christmas train set you can purchase all types of accessories to go with the train set. You can really give your home the holiday atmosphere with accessories such as houses, people, trees, lights and train stations. Just think of the malls near you and some of the stores usually have a beautiful town setting with a big model railroad layout and a model train chugging along on it. You can create the ultimate winter wonderland if you desire to.

There are many different types of Christmas model trains but unless you are buying for a very young child I would suggest getting one that will last for years and can be even passed down to your children as they get older. You can always add to the train set by buying more track, extra cars for the train and accessories.

One of the best Christmas trains you can purchase is the Lionel Polar Express. It comes in several different scales but you can't beat the G-scale. It comes with lights,bell and whistles and can be added to easily. The Lionel Polar Express is very popular and sometimes may a bit hard to find if you wait until right before Christmas to buy one.

Most folks set their Christmas trains up around Thanksgiving and keep it up until the first of the year. This way they can get the most enjoyment out of it. It also gives you a little time to add to it, make changes and show it off to your friends and neighbors.

The tradition usually begins by giving a child the gift of a small starter train set, which includes tracks, an engine, caboose, and a few cars. Each year you can expand the set by adding more track, scenery, town settings, and specialty train cars, all of which give the Christmas model train set a realistic look and feel.

It's just a few months until Christmas and if you are undecided on a gift for a family member whether it be a male or female you should consider looking at the Christmas trains that are available. It's a gift that will last for years and years and make start a lifelong hobby for someone.

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You can find many different Christmas trains at Toy Train Dreams

The Polar Express RC Lionel Train Set $149.95 'All Aboard The Lionel® Polar Express!' This heirloom Lionel® Train Set will thrill children of all ages with authentic details that capture the magic of the holiday classic—including a keepsake bell from Santa's sleigh! Just like Lionel trains from your childhood, but with an easy-to-use remote controller, this large G-gauge set includes an exquisitely crafted steam locomotive with headlight and whistle, coal tender, observation car with "disappearing hobo," passenger coach with working doors, 3 play figures and 16-piece oval track. Batteries included. Sorry, no Express Delivery. Ages 4+.

Lionel LIO30118 A Christmas Story Set $341.87 It wouldn't be the holidays without A Christmas Story, so far 2009 Lionel produced this tribute to this classic movie. Set includes. 0-8-0 steam locomotive and tender. Boxcar. Gondola with box load. Caboose. FasTrack to create a 40 x 60 layout. Powerful CW-80 transformer and smoke fluid. Locomotive features include transformer controlled forward, neutral, and reverse operation; operating steam whistle with ON/OFF switch; operating headlight; puffing smoke unit; die-cast operating coupler on front of loco; operating coupler on rear of tender; powerful maintenance-free motor; traction tires. Rolling stock features include operating couplers; opening doors on reefer and boxcar; box load on gondola; die-cast sprung trucks on boxcar, reefer, and gondola; die-cast trucks on caboose; interior illumination in caboose.

Lionel LIO31960 Polar Express Set $343.9 It's back! What is now called a Christmas Classic movie right next to "It's A Wonderful Life" and "The Christmas Story". It is even improved from the previous versions AND will have additional add-ons that will be coming out in the months to come!. 2-8-4 Berkshire steam locomotive (one of the most massive train engines to exist). Two illuminated passenger coaches that have silhouettes at the window depicting movie action. One passenger observation car with a new rounded platform and also with silhouettes. Three straight FasTrack sections. Eight curved FasTrack sections. One FasTrack terminal section. CW-80 transformer. Four articulated movie character figures, and smoke fluid. Air whistle in tender as well as operating coupler on rear. Engine with operating headlight. Powerful maintenance-free motor. Two traction tires, and puffing smoke as well as die-cast metal body and frame. Separately applied metal handrails and all-new pilot and headlight lens shield. Interior lighting and decorated drumhead on the obse

A Century of Legendary Lionel Trains - $24.99 In this two-tape set, the history of the Lionel model train company is presented, from its beginnings in 1900 to modern times. Host and avid Lionel collector, Tom Snyder visits several collectors in A Century of Lionel Trains, and checks out their formidable layouts. He also speaks with Lionel Chairman Emeritus Richard Kughn. The model train enthusiast will see many of the classics in action, including the Norfolk Western J, 75th Anniversary Set, the Standard gauge Blue Comet, the scale Hudson, the Santa Fe F-3s, and the articulated steamer trains. ~ Alice Day, Rovi

Christmas Train Set, December 15, 1956 $44.99 George Hughes "Christmas Train Set", December 15, 1956 - Giclee Print

Lionel LIO15038 Csx HiCube Boxcar $52.04 Traditional Freight Cars are great additions to any traditionally sized Lionel train set or locomotive. Made from the finest materials. Satisfaction ensured.

Lionel LIO36145 Philadelphia Quartz 3-Dome Tank $41.71 Colorful and durable, Lionel Traditional Freight Cars are great additions to any traditionally-sized Lionel train set. Operating couplers. Metal handrails and ladders. Traditional O Gauge. Dimensions Minimum Curve is O-27.

Lionel LIO36145 Philadelphia Quartz 3Dome Tank $51.64 Colorful and durable Lionel Traditional Freight Cars are great additions to any traditionallysized Lionel train set. Operating couplers. Metal handrails and ladders. Traditional O Gauge. Dimensions Minimum Curve is O27.

Lionel LIO30127 The Scout Freight Set $195.13 Perfect Starter Set for Kids and Adults Alike!. With headlight blazing, the Scout 2-4-2 races through the night to reach its destination on time. Smoke billows from the roof stack and a sharp whistle pierces the air as this freight train comes to a quick halt. Just enough time to couple up another line of freight cars before it steams off again. Classic and affordable, the new Lionel Scout Set comes complete with track and transformer.

Christmas Train $24.99 Christmas Train - Photographic Print

Lionel LIO15038 Csx Hi-Cube Boxcar $42.03 Traditional Freight Cars are great additions to any traditionally sized Lionel train set or locomotive. Made from the finest materials. Satisfaction ensured.

Boy (6-8) Looking at Model Train Set on Christmas Day $24.99 Boy (6-8) Looking at Model Train Set on Christmas Day - Photographic Print

Lionel LIO37904 Boy Scouts of America Billboard Set $22.48 This limited edition billboard set features six unique Boy Scouts and Lionel-related images on three inserts. It also includes three sturdy stands to frame the billboard images. Gauge: Traditional O Gauge. Dimensions: 5-3/4" x 7/8" x 4-1/2". Compliments the Boy Scout Train set.

Lionel LIO14190 Lionel Train Book $35.82 Learn everything you need to know about setting up and maintaining a Lionel layout as well as maximizing th enjoyment of our Lionel trains. Included in this reference guide are an overview of product development, updated instructions on the setup and use of the TrainMaster Command Control system, track plans for the floor and tabletop, advice on buildling scenery and structures, wiring and track, how-to, help in choosing steam or diesel locomotives and freight or passenger operations, maintenance and restoration tips, techniques, and instructions for operation that best emulate those of prototype railroads.

Lionel Pedal Train $286.99 Whooooo Whooooooo!!!!! We are pleased to introduce the first pedal train in Lionel Trains history. This pedal car is made of quality all-steel construction and features realistic locomotive sounds along (2 AA batteries) with a ringing chrome bell.

Lionel LIO15039 Ns Waffle Sided Boxcar $52.04 Traditional Freight Cars are great additions to any traditionally sized Lionel train set or locomotive. Operating couplers. Opening doors . Gauge: Traditional O Gauge. Length: 101/2 . RailLine: Norfolk Southern. Minimum Curve: O27.

Christmas Train Set Saturday Evening Post Cover, December 15, 1956 $39.99 George Hughes "Christmas Train Set" Saturday Evening Post Cover, December 15, 1956 - Giclee Print

Circus Train: A Little Lionel Book about Counting $4.91 Lionel Trains come to life on the pages of this board book -- perfect for the young train lover.

Lionel Trains 6-39258 Elvis Presley All Shook Up Boxcar $119.3 Perfect for the Elvis fan--put in the display case or on the shelf. OR for the vintage train fan--a great car for any fan of Rock and Roll to run with the Lionel or O gauge train set. RELEASED and RETIRED IN 2004.

Bachmann G Scale White Christmas Train Set $565.9 This Bachmann G Scale White Christmas Train Set electric train set includes power pack and speed control. This ready to run train set comes with steam locomotive with operating headlight and much more.Made by Bachmann TrainsModel: 90076Materials: Plastic and metalG Scale ready to run electric train set includes 4-6-0 steam locomotive with operating headlight, smoke and speed synchronized soundIncludes tender with wood load, combine car with operating door and lighted interior and coach car with lighted interiorOval track is 98 inches long x 51 inches wideFeatures power pack and speed controllerOne 1.9 volt battery required (not included)Recommended for ages 8 and older

Lionel LIO29267 1999 6464 Boxcar Assortment $137.21 Originally offered in the 1999 Lionel Heritage catalog, this 6464 box car assortment includes three classic names and deco schemes from the Lionel archives. The NYC Pacemaker and the MKT boxcars are from the famous "Girls Train" set of the 1950's. Each car is individually boxed and come packed in a master 6464 box set. Made in the USA.

Lionel LIO37907 Christmas Street Lamps with Wreaths $34.72 Just like in a little Christmas village these street lamps have decorative wreaths hanging from them to please all the shoppers!. Metal posts. Removable bases for easy mounting to your layout. Set of four. Gauge: Traditional O Gauge. Dimensions: 3-1/2" tall.

Lionel LIO29618 Hooker 3-Dome Tank Car $62.17 O gauge to match any Lionel train set or matched to Tradidional Locomotives the Hoooker three dome tank car includes operating couplers and die-cast metal sprung trucks and operating couplers. Made with the Best Quality Material with your child in mind. Top Quality Children's Item.

Lionel LIO29618 Hooker 3Dome Tank Car $76.97 O gauge to match any Lionel train set or matched to Tradidional Locomotives the Hoooker three dome tank car includes operating couplers and diecast metal sprung trucks and operating couplers. Made with the Best Quality Material with your child in mind. Top Quality Children s Item.

Lionel LIO12896 Tunnel Portals for O and O-27 Gauge Trains $23.96 Set of two tunnel portals with raised Lionel lettering and classic Postwar styling. 2 Tunnell portals for O and O-27 gauge trains. Detailed molded construction, Portals with raised Lionel lettering, Classic Postwar styling. Lionel tunnel portals add to the fun. Everyone wants to see the train go in the tunnel! Install on your permanent layout or just make a temporary tunnel with some boxes. Dimensions: 7" x 8-1/2".

Lionel LIO12896 Tunnel Portals for O and O27 Gauge Trains $29.67 Set of two tunnel portals with raised Lionel lettering and classic Postwar styling. 2 Tunnell portals for O and O27 gauge trains. Detailed molded construction Portals with raised Lionel lettering Classic Postwar styling. Lionel tunnel portals add to the fun. Everyone wants to see the train go in the tunnel Install on your permanent layout or just make a temporary tunnel with some boxes. Dimensions: 7 x 81/2 .

Lionel Thomas & Friends Electric O Gauge Train Set $299.99 Available with the PowerMaxTransformer and the FasTrack track system, Thomas & Friends? are ready for some exciting adventures on the Island of Sodor. Accompanying Thomas are his faithful coaches, Annie and Clarabel, as well as two very responsible railway workers and our favorite Controller, Sir Topham Hatt. Thomas? moving eyes ensure that your journey on everyone?s #1 engine is a safe one, and the removable roofs of Annie and Clarabel allow you to load and unload your passengers. For ages 3 years and up.

All Aboard!: The Story of Joshua Lionel Cowen & His Lionel Train Company $19.69 To commemorate the milestone of Lionel Train Company's 100th anniversary comes an updated second edition of ALL ABOARD , the marvelous story of Joshua Lionel Cowen and the toy trains he created. Originally published in 1981, ALL ABOARD brings back the classic electric trains for all those who remember them. The Santa Fe came in gleaming silver and shiny red. The New York Central was gray and white. World War I models carried seige guns, a 1957 engine came in pink for girls. There were Pullmans and steam locomotives, Lehigh Valley coal cars, lumber cars, and a design from 1964 that carried radioactive waste and the Mercury capsule. A&E Network named Lionel trains a "Top Ten Toy" of the century-#4 specifically. But the story of Lionel trains is far from over. Co-owned by rock star Neil Young, who bought the company because of his autistic son's love for the trains, the Lionel Train Company is stronger than ever, and is evolving with the times by employing remote control, sound chips, and other technical innovations. With 32 all-new pages and scores of colorful illustrations from the archives of Lionel catalogs, ALL ABOARD is the definitive collector's book on the subject.

Lionel Corporation Employee Testing New Model Train Sets $79.99 Lionel Corporation Employee Testing New Model Train Sets - Premium Photographic Print