Hobby news

Obituary: Hobby pioneer Harold H. "Hal" Carstens
Harold Carstens, noted railroad author and historian, president of Carstens Publishing Co., and past national president of the Train Collector's Association died Tuesday morning, June 23.
Published: 06/24/2009
Celebrating 40 years of York
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Eastern Division of the Train Collector's Association train meet in York, Pa., the division is offering a custom-run O gauge car by Weaver
Published: 04/21/2009
Unwrapped: Conventional Classic postwar-style trains by Lionel
Step-by-step photos show the innovative packaging Lionel uses for its new "Conventional Classics" train sets.
Published: 01/28/2009
MTH to make Lionel and American Flyer tinplate trains
Lionel has licensed MTH Electric Trains to produce prewar-style Standard gauge and O gauge trains carrying the Lionel and American Flyer brand names.
Published: 01/02/2009
Lionel Legacy Upgrade
Version 1.2 of the Lionel Legacy Control System is now available.
Published: 07/01/2008
Lionel Trains' Postwar Authentics - Conventional Classics
Lionel Trains announces a postwar-style line of "affordable and authentic" line of O gauge engines and rolling stock
Published: 07/01/2008
CLASSIC TOY TRAINS' 20th anniversary cars
Mark the 20th anniversary of your favorite magazine in style, but hurry, only a few of the custom-decorated Atlas O Green Bay & Western woodside refrigerator cars remain in stock.
Published: 07/27/2007