The history of Lionel is more than a history of a product or a company. It's the joyful experience that brings smiles to faces, brings people together, facilitates quality family interaction, and helps kids learn and develop. While the products are beautiful to look at and built to last for generations, the real draw of Lionel trains is almost intangible. Pick one up and see what emotions and memories it stimulates. Perhaps, like our founder Joshua Lionel Cowen in 1900, you may find yourself onto something you didn't fully expect or anticipate.