Dennis Lakomy has been collecting and running model trains since his dad gave him his first model train set in 1962.

Model trains first appeared in the late 19th century as simple tinplate toys, often crafted by hand. Companies like Märklin in Germany and Lionel in the United States were pioneers in this space.

Discover how a few dedicated sellers are working to make it easier for train collectors to find the parts they need to ...

These steam locomotives were developed by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, and famously pulled the George Washington between Cincinnati and Washington D.C. One feature that made the train a stand ...