Size and Scale: Make sure the train set is the right size for the space around your Christmas tree. Smaller sets are ideal for compact areas, while larger tracks can create a more elaborate display.

"There's still something magical about a toy train under a Christmas tree," says Rene Schweitzer, editor of Classic Toy Trains. "The movement, smoke, and sound bring back memories for the older ...

A Lionel toy train around the Christmas tree continues to be a fixture of holiday tradition in some families. The iconic American company is about to roll into its 125th anniversary.

Growing up, Rob Caves remembers there was always a train set under his family Christmas tree. As an adult, the Los Angeles native has brought this fond memory, and his passion, on a grand scale to ...

Growing up, Rob Caves remembers there was always a train set under his family Christmas tree. As an adult, the Los Angeles native has brought this fond memory, and his passion, on a grand scale to ...

Lionel trains turns 125, celebrating more than a century of holiday magic. From historic models to smartphone-controlled locomotives, these iconic toy trains continue to captivate kids and ...