Lionel
Toy and model trains bought as nostalgic holiday gifts and by collectors.
Status: Watchlist
- Founded
- 1900
- Website
- lionel.com
- HQ
- USA
- Manufacturing
- Various
- Ownership type
- Unknown
- Parent
- Lionel LLC
- Status since
- 2026-10-30
Ownership
Current owner not verified.
Why Watchlist
Lionel closed its last US factory, in Chesterfield, Michigan, after a 2001 announcement. Its current heritage wording, owner and production country were not verified.
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