Frank Kotnik of the Knights of Columbus raises thousands for charity with Lionel boxcars, including the "Keep Christ in ...

Lionel's 75th Anniversary Commemorative Train Set arrived in stores in 1975 ... body and gold ends and roof with white lettering. Miniature catalog covers from prewar and postwar eras appeared.

In addition, decision-makers at the firm wanted to broaden the commercial appeal of their miniature ... custom directed toy train production. Every freight set created by Lionel had to include ...