Hard to find LIONEL Trains 950 US Railroad map.

[@johnfroio4910]

Really appreciate your videos! So many intriguing Lionel items we’re available back then..

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yes, the map is one of them. That thing is huge and has some really cool details on it. A real lesson in the past road names from the 50's. Thanks and glad you liked it. Brian

[@williamloeber6253]

As retired with 33 years on 3 different railroads, I would love to see one of these some day. Thanks. 😊👍

[@BriansTrainRoom]

You would certainly enjoy seeing the old lines as well as what was around you. These do show at trains shows and online auction sites. Most are in great shape if not new. Enjoy. Brian

[@williamloeber6253]

@BriansTrainRoom Sounds great. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

[@JosephSadorf]

Thank you Brian - these videos are great - and yes LOVE the master carton

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, this one is one of my favorites, displays so well and is big! Appreciate the comment. Thanks, Brian

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Brian that map is spectacular! What a great find on your part! And you know, the nostalgia's almost heartbreaking, LOOK at all the heralds of those once-prominent but now-gone railroads around the border. Almost makes you weep to think of what was. I really got a kick out that old Colgate ad! As far as I know only the tooth paste ( Excuse me, DENTAL CREAM!) in the tube is still around, all the others like Rapid Shave, Wildroot Cream Oil, the aerosol Colgate Dental Cream can and the Halo shampoo are gone. I remember some of the ads too: "Colgate! With GARDOL!" "Hay-LO everybody Hay-lo! Halo is the shampoo that glorifys your hair!" Quite a catchy jingle! Thanks for posting!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, the Colgate tie-in is great. That is how many they had on hand to be able to accommodate giving away 3000 maps. Would love to know more about who won and how they got the prizes. Brian

[@johnandrus3901]

That map is pretty cool, for sure. I've seen plenty of other railroad maps, but never one from Lionel. It is a nice item and the fact that there is a full carton with the maps still in their tubes and never opened, is a nice find. Keep this cool content coming, as it is fascinating. An excellent video, as always.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks for the support. The Map is a really cool piece and has some great information about past road names. The master carton is my favorite!. Thanks. Brian

[@jrmeindl]

Another great video of an item that is quite interesting to learn about. It would be a great framing piece to have in the layout room. Most of those railroads never made it onto a piece of Lionel rolling stock. Thanks for sharing, Brian.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Great poster for any train room and the more you look at it, the more you see. Thanks. Brian

[@radarhec]

What a great map for sure ! Hangs over my work bench over 35 years . Adds in the mood doing train repairs . Nice flick !

[@BriansTrainRoom]

That is perfect, glad you have the space for it, It's pretty big! Lots of stuff to look at on it as well! Brian

[@paulbervid1610]

Great conversation.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, really cool map with lots to see and explore. It's big for sure!. Thanks, Enjoy!. Brian

[@pennsy6755]

I was wondering if this would show up one day on the channel and was not disappointed! Great find

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Great to hear. A really fun one to do and a tough car for sure!. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks. Brian

[@tomshannon7513]

The map is a cool item for sure, it's been on my list for a long time. Thanks Brian

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Great item and you can find them at most larger train shows, good luck. Brian

[@jameskowalski6088]

I looked at theses in the old catalogs but I still don't think I realized how big this map was. Nice bonus of the Colgate promotion. Love that master carton as well.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, a great underrated Postwar gem. Brian

[@RABSTRAINS]

Awesome Piece! I love it👍🙏🔥❤️💪🇺🇸

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, the maps are really cool and neat to learn about the older road names. Thanks. ,Brian

[@johnfroio4910]

Looks like you’ve got a great layout back there, would be interesting to see a video on it.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Good point, will shout more in some of the upcoming videos. Thanks. Brian

[@jameslanders4819]

Brian, great video. I have always wanted one of these maps. I would like to buy one of those six new ones if they are for sale? Maybe ill find one at york.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks for the comment, these are pretty cool. Yeah, not going to break up the set of 6 at this time. Should be able to find one at York brand new in the tube for sure. I'll keep an eye out! Brian

[@worldsgreatestride]

That was interesting but what was more interesting than the map was that sheet of production numbers. You have any more of those to show?

[@BriansTrainRoom]

The production number have been found for 1957 and 1958. It is reported that it was just what was planned, but numbers were cut late in 1957 for that year. It gives a glimpse into what they were making and how they planned for the year. I reference them when relevant. Thanks for the note. Brian