Lionel Trains and the Boy Scouts

Well, if you collect items related to Boy Scouts, then you probably want to add these Lionel rolling-stock pieces to your collection: The Eagle Scout Car and The Pinewood Derby Car. In addition, they have also added a couple of Scouts and a flag pole with the American flag.

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (Collector Patch)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Additional Boxcar)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Caboose - Side Two)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Caboose - Side One)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Derrick Car)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Boxcar - Side Two)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Boxcar - Side One)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Gondola)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Tender)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains

The 100th Anniversary was just ripe with merchandise. In conjunction with the Boy Scouts, Lionel issued a commemorative set. So, over the next few days, we will display the set.

Lionel Trains and the 100th Anniversary of Scouting

Are you a train collector? Are you a Scout? Then this latest item to commorate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting is just for you...

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Since 1910, Boy Scouts of America has been a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. This first time offering incorporates the Boy Scouts’ ethos into the Lionel tradition, giving Scouts and alumni a chance to play.

Set includes 100th Anniversary Boxcar

Set Includes: 0-8-0 steam locomotive and tender, bulkhead flatcar with box and wheel load, derrick car, boxcar, work caboose, two straight FasTrack track sections, eight curved Fas-Track track sections, one FasTrack terminal section, a FasTrack uncoupling section, CW-80 Transformer and smoke fluid.

Locomotive Features
Transformer controlled forward, neutral, and reverse operation
Operating steam whistle with ON/OFF switch
Operating headlight
Puffing smoke unit
Die-cast operating coupler on front of locomotive
Operating coupler on rear of tender
Powerful maintenance-free motor
Traction tires
Die-cast metal locomotive body and frame
Upgraded drive rod assembly
Silver metal rims on drive wheels
Engineer and fireman figures

Rolling Stock Features
Operating couplers
Box and wheel load on gondola
Movable boom and operating winch on derrick car
Opening doors on boxcar
Die-cast sprung trucks on boxcar and gondola
Die-cast trucks on caboose
Interior illumination in work caboose

Gauge: Traditional O Gauge

Dimensions: Length: Approx. 58”Layout dimensions: 40” x 60”

Minimum Curve: O-31

For more information, go here.