Why I Collect the General Mills Era of Lionel Trains

Why I collect the General Mills era of Lionel trains

What do I collect? I collect the General Mills era of Lionel production (1969-1986), with a focus on the Model Products Corporation (MPC) era from 1970-1972. I like to collect the more obscure and less documented pieces from the later parts of the era as well, since it hasn’t been as heavily documented as the postwar era. When did I start collecting? The author holds the first cataloged MPC set, the No. 1081 Wabash Cannonball from 1970. I starte…

MS - 125th anniversary of Lionel model trains

June 17, 2025 In honor of the 125th anniversary of Lionel, the most famous manufacturer of model trains,  we speak with Roger Carp, author of "Lights, Camera, Lionel Trains! A Photo History of an American Icon."  Your browser does not support the audio element. Morning Show - 06/17/25 https://www.facebook.com/wgtdfm/