Starter Sets

Celebrating 40 years of Thoroughbred Railroading, this custom set pays tribute to today's Norfolk Southern with a mix of rail cars representative of the carrier's divers traffic base, heritage and community involvement. With so many special Norfolk...

Inspired by the heroic first responders who show up when we need them the most, our Emergency Response set is sure to add some excitement to your railroad. For any scene on your layout where assistance is needed, this beautiful GP38 diesel train will...

Hurry, hurry, Santa is coming to town! Grab your coat and your Christmas wish list, because Santa will be riding the rails through our town on the Christmas Express to help kick off the holiday season. This festive set is lead by a 2-4-2 steam locomotive...

There's something about the classics and this Anhueser Busch LionChief set is nothing short of that. Including an Anheuser Busch 0-8-0 Locomotive and tender, a Budweiser Reefer, an Anheuser Busch Vat car, and an Anheuser Busch Caboose, this set is sure...

Control this set using the FREE LionChief App or LionChief Universal Remote (sold separately)! Inspired by some of the original Lionel trains sets, this new Lionel Lines Mixed Freight set is the perfect way to begin your model railroad adventure. Led by...

Celebrating the heritage of the Burlington Northern, this set includes an SD45 locomotive and rolling stock from each predecessor road. The "Hustle Muscle" gained fame on the Great Northern and its name was kept in BN years. With a roster made up of...

Create the perfect Winter Wonderland in your own home this holiday season with Lionel's Winter Wonderland Railroad Ready-to-Run train set. This set is guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit with its beautiful white 0-8-0 steam locomotive pulling...

This year celebrate the holidays with Thomas & Friends. What started as an imagined conversation in the mind of a young boy has blossomed into an iconic train series that mesmerizes children across the globe. So, unite your child's imagination year round...

First assembled in the United States in 1831, the John Bull was one of the earliest successful steam locomotives in the United States. Named "John Bull" in honor of its British origin, the locomotive was quickly modified for the unique challenges of...

Boots on the ground! It's time to get this Army train loaded up and off to our soldiers! Lionel's new Army LionChief train set comes complete with everything you need to get your train up and running and headed out to replenish the base. Run this set...

The Pennsylvania outfitted its premier Pennsylvania Limited with new cars in 1898. Inspired by a private car for the President of Mexico, the train was decorated in a bright red, green and cream paint scheme quickly dubbed "The Yellow Kid." The train...

One of the most beautiful trains to grace the railway is back in our Ready-to-Run line-up and better than ever, the Santa Fe Super Chief! Last produced in 2013 by Lionel, we have taken this iconic set and additional rolling stock to a new level by adding...