CJ's Auctions Presents A Once in a Lifetime Train Collection

CJ's Auctions Presents A Once in a Lifetime Train Collection Active (#54608567)

This collection was curated through the course of multiple generations and contains over 300 rare, sought after and collectible pieces. A detailed manifest of all included items is attached.

Step back into the golden age of American model railroading with this extraordinary collection of Lionel trains, locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories — a once-in-a-lifetime offering spanning prewar, postwar, and modern eras. Among the crown jewels are the Prewar Lionel Motorized Unit and Boxcab Electric Locomotive, pieces seldom seen outside of advanced collections, alongside the coveted Lionel Chesapeake Flyer and Cross Country Express Diesel Freight Set, both highly sought-after for their completeness and rarity. Rounding out the elite lineup is the commanding C&O Allegheny Locomotive with Command Control, a powerhouse of engineering and a centerpiece in any serious collection.

Beyond these rarities, the auction features an impressive variety of themed sets and specialty cars, from the Commando Assault Train Set and Southern Pacific Streamliner to whimsical favorites like the Operating Giraffe Car and Exploding Boxcar. Collectors will also find a wide array of accessories — billboards, stations, cranes, and even amusement park rides — ensuring this catalog offers not only locomotives and freight but the full Lionel experience.

Whether you’re an advanced collector seeking scarce prewar treasures, or a hobbyist looking for iconic postwar cars and imaginative operating pieces, this collection represents one of the most comprehensive Lionel offerings to come to auction in years. With both display-quality rarities and operating gems ready for the layout, this sale is sure to draw attention enthusiasts nationwide.

 

 

**Please read***Pickup will be in Brimfield/Mogadore, Ohio 44260. Address and instructions for pickup will be given on the invoice the night before.

Pickup is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27th, 2025, between 5:00 and 7:00 but an alternate arrangement can be made to accomodate travel or transport of the collection.  Please communicate this need prior to bidding if pick-up cannot be made on 8.27.25.

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