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MTH releases connector cables for WTIU system
Mar 13, 2026

MTH releases connector cables for WTIU system

MTH Electric Trains, 7393 Washington Blvd. Ste. 101, Elkridge, MD 21075, offers a WTIU/TMCC-Legacy Connector Cable (No. 50-1042). The cable…

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Round 2 acquires Lionel, LLC
Mar 4, 2026

Round 2 acquires Lionel, LLC

Round 2, a collectibles company and portfolio company of Praesidian Capital, today announced it has acquired Lionel, LLC, a historic…

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Thoughts on the future of Lionel products under Round 2 ownership
Mar 2, 2026

Thoughts on the future of Lionel products under Round 2 ownership

Last week, CTT posted an announcement that Round 2 intends to purchase Lionel LLC. Lionel is 126 years old and…

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Classic Toy Trains new products for March 2026
Mar 1, 2026

Classic Toy Trains new products for March 2026

Locomotives & rolling stock MTH Electric Trains, 7393 Washington Blvd. Ste. 101, Elkridge, MD 21075, is offering O Scale SD40T-2…

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A history of Lionel Trains ownership
Feb 25, 2026

A history of Lionel Trains ownership

For over 125 years, the name Lionel has been synonymous with toy trains. The storied American manufacturer, founded in New…

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What does Round 2’s acquisition of Lionel mean for the toy train hobby?
Feb 24, 2026

What does Round 2’s acquisition of Lionel mean for the toy train hobby?

Classic Toy Trains recently posted an article announcing Round 2’s intent to acquire Lionel, LLC. If you’re not a die-cast…

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Round 2 announces intent to acquire Lionel
Feb 23, 2026

Round 2 announces intent to acquire Lionel

The parent company of Round 2, Praesidian, has announced their intent to acquire Lionel Trains. The following press release was…

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Notable new products from 2026 Railroad Hobby Show
Feb 17, 2026

Notable new products from 2026 Railroad Hobby Show

Though I’ve been in the hobby for more than 70 years, I’m still amazed at the number of new products…

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Sunset Model production moves to Third & Townsend Models LLC
Feb 16, 2026

Sunset Model production moves to Third & Townsend Models LLC

Sunset Models’ production will now be handled by Third & Townsend Models LLC.  In an email sent to customers, Sunset…

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LCCA offers custom-run Lionel GP40-2
Feb 16, 2026

LCCA offers custom-run Lionel GP40-2

The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) announces a custom-run Lionel GP40-2 as part of the VisionLine line. The locomotive…

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Classic Toy Trains new products for February 2026
Feb 1, 2026

Classic Toy Trains new products for February 2026

Locomotives & rolling stock The Train Loft, 4007-B Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27104, has announced a custom-run MTH 36’…

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Menards produces 100 different structures
Jan 27, 2026

Menards produces 100 different structures

In an email sent to Classic Toy Trains, Menards announced a milestone. The manufacturer has produced 100 different O gauge…

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