Lionel Trains inducted into Toy Hall of Fame!

tex702

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March 2006
106 posts

Posted by tex702 on Friday, November 10, 2006 4:33 PM

I have just recently gotten back into model trains after about a 50 year absence. Getting back into Lionel trains has brought back so many memories of my past with my dad which has long past. I loved him dearly and he was the one that got me stated in trains in the first place. I never seemed to have the time place or the money to get back into the hobby. Now I have a place and I have the time but still no money. When I heard of the induction this morning I really could not control my emotions. Its is a ceremony long long past due and congratulations Lionel an event well deserved.

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RR Redneck

Member since
July 2006
From: Pisa, IT
1,474 posts

Posted by RR Redneck on Friday, November 10, 2006 7:31 AM

Here, here! My thoughts exactly.

Lionel collector, stuck in an N scaler's modelling space.

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1688torpedo

Member since
October 2004
From: 15 mi east of Cleveland
2,072 posts

Posted by 1688torpedo on Thursday, November 9, 2006 6:22 PM

It's about time! They've been around 106 years & finally someone decided to nominate them. Another plus for our hobby as this will help let folks out in the public know that Toy Trains are still made & sold in the Marketplace. Take Care.

Keith Woodworth........Seat Belts save lives,Please drive safely.

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cnw1995

Member since
July 2003
From: Crystal Lake, IL
8,059 posts

Posted by cnw1995 on Thursday, November 9, 2006 4:32 PM

I remember being aghast in previous years of this publicity-gimmick (mind you, a good one for the museum) when Lionel was unchosen. Lots of interesting previous choices...