They were invented in 1901. Here is a good page for you: http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/lionel.htm
Thomas the Tank Engine trains can be purchased from stores such as ToysRUs and from Walmart. They can also be purchased online from Amazon and from eBay.
Check eBay, or contact Lionel Trains about it.
Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends - 1984 Tinsel and Trains was released on: USA: 9 December 2013
Lionel began making toy trains in the early 1900's. Lionel no longer makes toy trains. They were discontinued in the late 1960's. http://www.ehow.com/how_7518020_identify-lionel-train-set.html
Lionel Fastrack trains are available online through many providers. Popular web sites that have these for sale include Amazon, Lionelstore and eBay. They can be purchased at a local hobby store as well.
Lionel Trains can be purchased in a variety of hobby shops around Milwaukee. Some include Silver Spring Hobby Games & Trains, as well as Sommerfeld's South Trains.
Wooden Thomas the Tank Engine trains can be purchased from most toy stores, including Amazon Toys and Toys R Us. Auction sites such as eBay can be used to find new and used toy trains at discount prices.
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The United States of America. Lionel trains invented by Joshua Lionel Cowen. He was born on "Henry St. in Manhattan's Lower East Side". sources from Joshua Lionel Cowen Biography. Posted by Samantha Seeboonruang
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