1940s: B-6 Switcher Steam

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In the 1940s, the company added the B-6 Switcher Stream Locomotive and coal car, a replica of the actual Pennsylvania Railroad B-6 class switcher. The Pennsylvania Railroad, which was founded in 1846 and became one of the largest railroads in U.S. history, provided inspiration for many of Lionel's trains over the years.

First published November 22, 2013: 5:05 PM ET

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