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In memoriam: Milinda Griggs
Jun 23, 2025

In memoriam: Milinda Griggs

Milinda Diane Griggs, Flowery Branch, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025. She was 68. Milinda was preceded in…

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Thomas the Tank Engine documentary debuts at UK rail event
Jun 20, 2025

Thomas the Tank Engine documentary debuts at UK rail event

Thomas the Tank Engine is the subject of a new documentary. An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank…

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The future of American Flyer products from Lionel
Jun 18, 2025

The future of American Flyer products from Lionel

I am a print subscriber to Classic Toy Trains. Have you reported on the discontinuation of the American Flyer model…

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LCCA increases membership prices
Jun 11, 2025

LCCA increases membership prices

The Lionel Collectors Club of America has announced increases to their membership. In a recent LCCA email newsletter, the group…

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Lionel revives its classic Pennsylvania RR S2 Steam Turbine
Jun 4, 2025

Lionel revives its classic Pennsylvania RR S2 Steam Turbine

Lionel has revived its classic O gauge model of the Pennsylvania RR S2 Steam Turbine. I recently shared the story…

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Classic Toy Trains new products for June 2025
Jun 2, 2025

Classic Toy Trains new products for June 2025

Locomotives & rolling stock   Dixie Union Station, 110 W. Main St., Mason, OH 45040, has released a custom-run MTH…

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Atlas O Premier Spring 2025 catalog
May 28, 2025

Atlas O Premier Spring 2025 catalog

The Atlas O Spring 2025 Premier catalog was recently published on the manufacturer’s website. Highlights include: New locomotives ET44 E6…

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LCCA announces 2025 convention updates
May 14, 2025

LCCA announces 2025 convention updates

The Lionel Collector’s Club of America announced updates to their 2025 National Convention lineup. This year’s convention will be July…

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Original Thomas & Friends models up for auction
May 12, 2025

Original Thomas & Friends models up for auction

Want to own a piece of toy train television history while also benefiting a worthy cause? You’ll have that chance…

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Increase to prices of Lionel Hallmark ornaments
May 9, 2025

Increase to prices of Lionel Hallmark ornaments

Hallmark recently released its 2025 Dream Book. An addendum in the back in the catalog increased the prices as of…

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Behind-the-scenes: Video shoot
May 7, 2025

Behind-the-scenes: Video shoot

Recently, CTT was on location at the Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club to shoot video. Here are a few photos of…

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Behind the scenes: Cover photo shoot
May 6, 2025

Behind the scenes: Cover photo shoot

Ever wonder what happens when we design a cover? We recently shot some images at the Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Clubhouse…

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