Jerry Calabrese readily admits he's not a "fan boy" when it comes to Lionel trains; he doesn't own every locomotive, freight car or caboose Lionel ever made. But Calabrese, a Montclair resident who is ...

It’s a testament to the devotion of train enthusiasts that model railroads have remained a popular hobby for over 100 years. And to keep another generation interested in the toys, Lionel has turned ...

For many baby boomers, and some younger folks as well, the December holidays are synonymous with model trains. Many in the postwar generation grew up with Lionel or American Flyer rolling stock ...