Lionel and American Flyer - two names that are riveted in the memories of anyone who grew up in the late 40s and 50s. TM's new DVD takes you back to those happy times right after WWII when toy trains topped every kid's wish list.
All aboard for a spectacular video tour of The Station at Citigroup Center. Housed in a 27-foot high replica of a Victorian train station, this sensational display, created by Broadway set designer Clarke Dunham.
The trains made before WWII have a certain charm that is irresistible. "I love their bright colors, rattle-trap sounds, and pure whimsy," says collector John Potter, "and they set the stage for all the great postwar trains."