@Mallard4468 posted:Despite its 120 year history, the periods of time when Lionel was killing it have been relatively short - a few years before the Depression, late 40s thru mid 50s, and then again for awhile when Richard Kughn owned it.
Not sure where you get your info. Lionel has said several times recently that they've had their most profitable years in company history.
I will greatly miss Dave's store. Dave is a very talented modeler and an all around great guy. It was always worth the trip from Cleveland. Sad that the hobby continues to fade away bit by bit.
