I will be happy to answer your questions here! Got a question or two? Feel free to visit my blog and ask away!

Almost every non-train enthusiast visitor has asked me the same 3 questions:

How much is it worth?
Dollar-wise, less than it did a couple of years ago. Enjoyment-wise, invaluable.
Unless a PostWar (1945-1969) item is truly rare, "mint" or "like new" with all of the packaging in perfect condition, it's dollar value has fallen. Why? Many operators now prefer recently issued trains with command control, digital sounds, scale size and details.
I like the nostalgia, sounds and ozone scent from PostWar Lionels. The hunt, running the trains, working on the layout and talking with and making friends is a ton of fun for me - and priceless.

How long have you been doing this?
My brother and I received our first Lionels over 50 years ago when I was about seven. These trains disappeared about 10 years later. I never lost an interest in them, my brother did. I started to get back into the hobby about 25 years ago, full force about 20 years ago. It's addicting!

What is your favorite train?
The 3 cars I custom painted (decals made by www.Pencil2Print.net ) to commemorate the birth of my 3 grandaughters are way out in front as my favorites! In second place, while not rare or unusual, is my PostWar Lionel Milwaukee Road set headed by a # 2338 GP7 diesel engine. Why? It is the same as the set my father bought us in 1958.

Mariella Noelle 12.19.05

Kaitlyn Rose 2.15.08

Angelina Lilly 6.10.10

I'm looking forward to receiving your questions, and to answering them here!