Lionel

Lionel

Founding Year: 1900
Final Year: Present
Countries: United States
Location(s):
Concord, North Carolina, USA ()
Founder(s):
Joshua Lionel Cowen

Description

Last Update: 2024-06-26 13:51:21

Lionel is a renowned brand in the toy industry, best known for its intricately designed, high-quality model trains. Lionel's products aren't limited to just train sets, but extend to layout-building supplies, accessories, and collectible memorabilia. Easily recognizable by their antique-craftsmanship and rich details, Lionel trains are treasured pieces of history cherished by both kids and the young at heart.

The journey of Lionel began in 190 when founder Joshua Lionel Cowen acted on his passion for gadgets and toys and released his first product, an electric fan. However, it was the accidental creation of an 'Electric Express,' a motorized toy train designed to be a window display, that paved the road for Lionel's future. In 1901, this Electric Express became so popular that it transformed Lionel into a pre-eminent model train manufacturer. Among many interesting facts about Lionel, during World War II, the company contributed to the war effort by using their resources to manufacture military related items.

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