A Century of Lionel Legendary Trains(2000)
Narrated by television icon and Lionel train collector Tom Snyder, this documentary from PBS explores the toy trains that have delighted generations of children -- and many adults as well. Snyder traces the history of the model train company, interviews Lionel Chairman Emeritus Richard Kughn and numerous collectors, then takes a look at some impressive layouts. Featured classic trains include the Blue Comet, the Santa Fe F-3s and many more.
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Narrated by television icon and Lionel train collector Tom Snyder, this documentary from PBS explores the toy trains that have delighted generations of children -- and many adults as well. Snyder traces the history of the model train company, interviews Lionel Chairman Emeritus Richard Kughn and numerous collectors, then takes a look at some impressive layouts. Featured classic trains include the Blue Comet, the Santa Fe F-3s and many more.
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