Lionel Operating Train Society
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"There is great pleasure in operating Lionel^® and Lionel^® compatible toy trains and accessories!"

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Manufacturers

Atlas O L.L.C.
Lionel L.L.C.
3rd Rail
LGB
M.T.H.
Weaver
Bachmann Trains

Train Meets

Great Train Expo Various Cities
Great Midwest Train Show - Monthly, Dupage, IL
TTOS Cal-Stewart -Annually in November (Pasedena, CA)
TCA York Meet - Bi-Annual April & October (York, PA)
World's Greatest Hobby on Tour Show Various Cities
Greenberg's Train Shows Various Cities - Mainly North East
Model Train Show Listings - Website devoted to listing current train shows by state.

Accessories/Dealers

ChooChoocam
Dave's Trains
Die-Cast Direct
Rail Photos Unlimited Joliet, IL
Trainz.com

Publications

Classic Toy Trains
Kalmbach
Model Railroader
O Gauge Railroading Magazine

Miscellaneous

America by Rail - Excursions by rail.
Model Train Travel - Guided small group (16) Model Train Tours in Germany - LOTS Members receive a discount. 
Angela Trotta-Thomas- Toy Train Artist
James Coffey (singer/songwriter of railroad songs)
TrainHorn.org - Buy LOUD Train Horns for your boat, bike or truck. Take the hobby outside of your trainroom!
Classic Lionel Corporation "Iron Ponies" Film
Bitter Creek Western Narrow Gauge Meet Video
Are they real or are they toys?
Model Trains and More Freight Hobbies - Informative list with more links about the model train hobby.
Identifying Lionel Trains - Post-war Era (1945-1969) Guide in Numerical Order

Organizations

Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club
Independent HiRailers
Lionel Collectors Club of America
National Capital Trackers
Queen City Hi-Railers
Toy Train Operating Society
Train Collectors Association

Videos Worth Watching

BBC Production - Model Railroading - No Lionel, but LOTS of trains and British Accents!
How It's Made - Science Channel - Nice video of how toy trains are made.