A brief summary of track systems issued by Lionel since 1900 :
1900-1906, the first track was 2 rail, with a gauge of 2 7/8ths inches, brass rails
1906-1942, Standard Gauge, 3 rail, gauge 2 1/8th inches, tinplate rails
1915-2015, Traditional 0 gauge, 3 rail, gauge 1 1/4 inches, tinplate rails
1927-2015, 027 track, rail, gauge 1 1/4 inches, tinplate rails (ex Ives)
1935-1942, T Rail, 0 gauge (1 1/4 inches), 3 rail, solid steel code 250 rails
1938-1942, 00 Gauge, gauge 3/4 inch, Bakelite roadbed, 3 rail
1938-1942, 00 Gauge, gauge 3/4 inch, Bakelite roadbed, 2 rail
1957-????, Super 0, 0 gauge (1 1/4 inches), 3 rail
1957-1966, H0 track, gauge 16.5mm
1973-????, Trutrack, 0 gauge (1 1/4 inches), 3 rail, aluminium rails
1974-????, H0 track, gauge 16.5mm
1979-1982, S gauge track, 2 rail, 7/8ths inch gauge
2003-today FasTrack, 0 gauge (1 1/4 inches), 3 rail, plastic roadbed
2003-today H0 track reintroduced
2006-today FasTrack, S gauge 2 rail, 7/8ths inch gauge
G Gauge, gauge 1 3/4 inches, 2 rail
G Gauge, gauge 1 3/4 inches, plastic track
Ready to Play, plastic track, 2 inch gauge
Imagineering
Mega Tracks
Lionel 022C Controller for Switches (turnouts, points) 1945-66 |
Lionel 025 Illuminated Bumper 1946-47 |
Lionel 030 Curved and 031 Straight Standard Gauge Silent Track Bed circa 1930 Also made for switches and crossings, and to suit 0 gauge track |
Lionel 41 Accessory Contactor 1936-42 |
Lionel 111-50 Trestle Set from Father and son Set 2555W, 1960 only |
Lionel 111-50 Trestle Set from Father and son Set 2555W, 1960 only |
Lionel 111-50 Trestle Set from Father and son Set 2555W, 1960 only |
Lionel 111-50 Trestle Set from Father and son Set 2555W, 1960 only |
Lionel 1008-50 Camtrol Uncoupler for 027 Track 1957-62 |
Lionel 6019 Remote Control Track Set for 027 Track 1948-69 |
Lionel RCS Remote Control Track Section for 0 gauge Track 1945-49 |
Lionel UCS Remote Control Track Set for 0 gauge Track 1949-69 |
Lionel Track Printing Kit for 027 and 0 gauge track, mail order only, 1952 |
Lionel Track Printing Kit for 027 and 0 gauge track, mail order only, 1952 |
Lionel Track Printing Kit for 027 and 0 gauge track, mail order only, 1952 |
Lionel Track Printing Kit for 027 and 0 gauge track, mail order only, 1952 |
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