On this site, please be aware that the information is based upon images and information presented by Lionel in its annual That will satisfy curiousity for a portion of Lionel history. This site's purpose is to entertain and provide the visitor with an experience Into oddities and non-cataloged Lionel items. This site will also not necessarily delve
ThereĪre numerous Lionel price guides for those seeking worth and rarity information. This change in ownership in 1986 marks the conclusion of the review period for this website.Īn online reference for what Lionel produced and cataloged between 19. The Kenner-Parker holds of General Mills go independent of the cereal company and Lionel is purchased by Richard Kughn in By the mid 1980s, Lionel was then part of General Mills' Kenner-Parker division. This is the first time O27 toy trains were produced outside the United States. Towards the end of this website's survey periodġ982, Lionel production moves to Mexico. Lionel develops their adult collector category in the late '70s and officiallyīegins dividing the product line into Collector and Traditional in 1980. Lionel introduced American Flyer S-scale offers in 1979, General Mills having purchased the brand and toolings after A.C. The HO-scale (1/87th actual size) line was short-lived lasting to 1977. Lionel would also return to HO-scale model trains in 1974, having beenĪbsent in this segment of the hobby since 1966. TheseĬars were formerly in the AHM O-scale product line. The 1970s saw changes for Lionel that included the addition of scale or Standard O offerings. A reorganization within General Mills in 1973 put Lionel in General Mills operated Lionel in their MPC division. General Mills took over Lionel in 1969, after the toy maker went into bankruptcy in the lateġ960s.
This period in Lionel's history is the time when the company was owned by General Mills. This resource presents trains produced by Lionelĭuring the 1970s and into the '80s. Welcome to the Lionel O27 1970-1986 Resource.