Lionel Hudson circa 1952. My first train!
American Flyer, 1956 was my first train. I still have it.
The local YMCA sponsored train races once a year for about four years in the late 50’s early 60’s. Separate American Flyer and Lionel tracks were set up. About 200 or 300 people showed up. As I recall there were four oval tracks
for each gauge.
I still have by 1939 Lionel that I got for Christmas and it runs.