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train: Lionel New York Central Hudson 783

Lionel Corporation1984

The Strong National Museum of Play

The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester , United States

Engineering entrepreneur Joshua Lionel Cowen designed his first electrically powered train as a store-window attraction around 1900. When customers asked to purchase the train instead of the product it advertised, Cowen founded the Lionel Manufacturing Company to satisfy demand. Lionel built its reputation on train sets noted for their authentic detail, smooth-operating three-rail tracks, and transformers that enabled kids to vary the speed of their trains.

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  • Title: train: Lionel New York Central Hudson 783
  • Creator: Lionel Corporation
  • Date Created: 1984
  • Location: Michigan
  • Subject Keywords: transportation, National Toy Hall of Fame
  • Type: Transportation Toys
  • Credit Line: Gift of David and Ann Still in memory of Wilford Still
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