Famous Lionel Fans

It's cool to know that some very famous people are Lionel Train fans, or model railroad enthusiasts of any scale. (Not that my hobby needs any validation or justification!). Some famous Lionel fans of the past and present include Joe DiMaggio, Roy Campanella, Arthur Godfrey, Frank Sinatra, talk show host Tom Snyder, Mandy Patinkin, PGA golfer Ed Dougherty, and rock icon Neil Young. In fact, in 1995 Neil became a twenty precent owner of Lionel and has worked extensively to develop state-of-the-art control and sound systems for Lionel Trains. He brought along a huge layout for concertgoers during 1997's H.O.R.D.E. tour, and often attends the Train Collectors Association semi-annual train meet in York, PA.
Here is a long list of famous model railoaders with their gauge preferences. (Photo: Neil and me at York, Oct. '99)
"Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?". "To the back part of the basement to run the trains, of course!"

8 Comments:
Who is that handsome man next to Neil?
Lisa
That's a great picture. Who is the guy behind the two of you?
Aw, some guy who tried to get his mug in my 'photo op'!
I'll see if I can photoshop him out of the picture. He kinda ruined the whole thing, halfway, anyhow
I'm assigned to the Lionel account (Wellspring Capital Management). Even though they report some supply chain pains I can't get these 'traineys' to return my calls.I feel derailled.
Oh great master of the 3 rail phoney looking trains- what am I to do???
Checkin' this out on advice from Thrasher.....very cool pic! Good Luck and I'll get back again.
fred..........take two Lionel Smoke Pellets before bedtime and I guarantee you'll feel better in the morning!
Louis, I am a long time Lionel collector attempting to get in contact with Neil re. the current political situation. Do you know how I can contact him?
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