The Lionel plant moved to 4 and 6 White Street to gain more manufacturing space. Lionel produced the first model of a real train-a toy version of the locomotive that was in use on the Baltimore and Ohio’s Camden line. Lionel decided to replace the two-rail track with three rail tracks, which Cowen called Standard gauge. Mario Caruso was hired as manufacturing supervisor, marking the beginning of a long and productive relationship. The mechanical Derrick Car became the first Lionel animated car. The Lionel Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on March 13, with Cowen and his partner, Grant, each holding 2 shares. This year’s Catalog featured the trains and some accessories, including the famous #340 Suspension Bridge and City Hall Park Trolley. 1901Ĭowen issued the first Lionel Catalog. 1900Ĭowen developed his first toy train item, a small wooden gondola car with a motor concealed beneath the floor. 1895Ĭowen’s first commercial success came when he developed a fuse to ignite a photographer’s magnesium powder. Old engine, from the Henry Wilson collection. Joshua Lionel Cohen, Founder of the Lionel Corporation, was born in New York City. Through these stories the history of Lionel is revealed and at the same time demonstrates why Lionel continues to enchant children of all ages. For most, the collection is an active display meant to be operated and enjoyed. This book takes a unique look at Lionel Trains by focusing on hundreds of these collectors. Decades later, this passion is passed down to children and grandchildren and becomes a way for families to share time together. With help from parents, the child learns how to set up and operate his new toy, becoming enthralled by the motion, smells and sounds of the train going around track. A walk by a store window display or a glance through the Lionel catalog leads to a gift under the Christmas tree. But this is not the case for many Lionel collectors.įor those who treasure Lionel products, the passion begins in childhood. Many of these are put away, protected from use and tucked away for show behind glass. guns, knives, trading cards, sports memorabilia, comic books, fine wines, art, antiquities, stamps. Some things are collected for their beauty, some for their value, and in many cases, things are collected because of a person’s special interests. Index e9781618584830_i0005.jpg Introduction Lionel Trains and Their Collectorsįor centuries, men have collected items of worth, objects that for whatever reason seem special to each individual. Introduction - Lionel Trains and Their Collectors To RM Auctions, Inc., for providing photo images from the Carail Musuem and the Richard and Linda Kughn collection. To Richard Kughn, for perputuating the joy of toy trains for all to enjoy, and To the Lionel Corporation, bringing families together for more than 100 years Library of Congress Control No.: 2004100379ġ0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Special Thanks. Photographs from both the Carail Museum and the collection of Richard & Linda Kughn courtesy of RM Auctions, Inc., One Classic Car Drive, Blenheim, ON, Canada, NOP1AO, and Kughn Enterprises, 22482 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington, MI, 48336-3223. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.
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