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Extend the fun! New for 2007 Polar Express Baggage Car - Lionel has also added a lighted baggage car for your Polar Express train.

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Lionel(r) Hogwarts' Express(r)

New for 2007 (and Going Fast)! Harry Potter's Hogwarts Express(r) - At long last, an model of the Hogwarts Express™ that is big enough for small hands to operate. Fantasy lovers will enjoy a magical journey that is portrayed in J.K. Rowling's enchanting Harry Potter series. Train lovers will enjoy a truly historic event in the world of toy and model trains.

Although a "Harry Potter" train may not quite seem like a "Christmas" train, the colors are great for Christmas, and it will be something quite special around your tree this year, if you can get one. To learn more about the Lionel Hogwarts Express and the British train it models, click here


Click for bigger photo. Extend the fun! New for 2007 Polar Express Elf Hand Car - If you want to give your Polar Express a break from time to time, set this on the track and watch the comic action as the elves try to reach the handles to pump this car. Not many stores seem to have this in stock, so if you want one, order early.

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Longer Trains Need More Track. The Polar Express train comes with Lionel's new "FasTrack," which looks better and goes together easier than traditional O-27 track. To give your train a little more room to run, consider adding a few pieces. This 10-inch Straight Track Section is the same as the pieces that come with the Polar Express. Please click on the button to check price and availability.

Lionel FasTrack Curves A set of four curved pieces, along with a few more straight pieces, will give you many more choices of how to set up your Polar Express Train. These are what Lionel calls O-36 curves, the same curves that come with the Polar Express. Please click on a supplier button to check price and availability.

Lionel FasTrack Railer - The Railer is used to help you and your family easily roll your locomotives and rolling stock onto the tracks. No more fiddling with the wheels to get them on correctly. Instead, you set this on top of the track temporarily and "feed" each car through it to get it onto the track. Great for kids who are just learning about trains. This product works with all the train sets on this page.


Lionel O-27 North Pole Central Christmas Train

Lionel North Pole Central Christmas Train

This is the newest in a series of bright-colored, sturdy Christmas trains drawn by an Atlantic locomotive that actually smokes. (The 2004 version was the mostly green train that's a little farther down the page.) The boxcar plays holiday tunes as an elf chases a reindeer on the animated gondola.

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An Expander Package to increase the size and fun of ANY O Gauge Christmas train is also available. The North Central Christmas Train Expander Pack includes:

  • Flatcar with Santa and Mrs. Claus OPERATING handcar
  • Refrigerator car
  • Operating Searchlight car
  • Lubrication and Maintenance Kit
  • Three trees
  • Four straight FasTrack track sections, to expand your railroad from 40” x 60” to 50” by 70”
Note: This expander package is compatible with any train on this page. Click on a button to check for availability.


Hammacher Schlemmer Musical Box Car Hammacher Schlemmer Musical Box Car

Special Value! Hammacher Schlemmer Musical Box Cars

A Unique Addition to Any Lionel Train! For generations, Hammacher Schlemmer has held a reputation for unique quality gifts. Not long ago, they added Lionel trains to their catalog. Now, through a unique agreement with Lionel trains, they are offering musical Christmas boxcars. The red one says "Happy Holidays from your friends at Hammacher Schlemmer" right on the side. The white one actually was available last year, but I didn't list it in the catalog as it seemed to be in short supply. Both cars bid you Happy Holidays as they play 12 Christmas carols. With on/off switch. As of August, 2007, Hammacher Schlemmer has marked these down for clearance and has very few left in stock. If you want a special value on a unique addition to your railroad, act now!

Note: These add-on cars are compatible with any train on this page. Please click on the Product Name Below for information about pricing and availability.

Hammacher Schlemmer Red Musical Box Car

Hammacher Schlemmer White Musical Box Car


Lionel O-27 Holiday Tradition Special Train SetLionel Holiday Tradition Special

This is a bright-colored, sturdy train drawn by an Atlantic locomotive that actually smokes. The boxcar plays holiday tunes as an elf chases a reindeer on the animated gondola. Like the "Winter Wonderland" train that this train replaced, this train is experiencing high demand. In fact, none of the stores I linked to in 2006 have any in stock. As of August, 2007, only ONE vendor I could find has this train, so they are not likely to be available much longer.

Note: This train shouldn't be confused with Lionel's new Large Scale "Holiday Tradition Express" Christmas train. I guess there are only so many ways you can say "Christmas Train" without repeating yourself. If you're looking for the really big set, click on the banner to the right.

Note: This train is completely compatible with all the trains and products on this page. Please click on a button for information about pricing and availability.


Improved O Gauge Thomas the Tank Engine Set Improved! - Thomas the Tank Engine Set

Lionel has upgraded their popular O Gauge Thomas set. Thomas's eyes move as he goes around the track, pulling Annie and Clarabel. Two Railway Workers and Sir Tophman Hat are included, as well as enough of the new, more attractive FasTrack track system to make a 40" x 60" oval, and the CW-80 transformer for more power.

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O Scale AccessoriesIn addition, the O-Scale Accessories page includes many relatively inexpensive details such as bridges, fencing, and stations, that will bring life to any O-Scale or O-Gauge railroad. Click on the picture at the right to see that product page.


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to see quality collectible Christmas gifts and decorations that have been popular with our
readers. Many are designed by Thomas Kinkade and other world-class artists and designers.

Click to see collectible table-top trees, including animated ceramic trees from Thomas Kinkade(r) and other world-class designers. Click to see collectible Christmas wreaths designed by world-known artists. Click to see classic nativity sets, including collections from world-known designers. Click to see collectible Christmas ornaments by world-known designers. Click to see Christmas collectibles with railroad themes - designs by Thomas Kinkade(r).