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A Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Lionel Locomotives

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Hallmark's ornaments -- with their original designs, increasing variety, and appeal to diverse customers -- have revolutionized Christmas decorating and led to the popularity of ornament collecting. Electric trains are another holiday tradition, both as decorations and as gifts. Hallmark celebrated Lionel train sets with a series of ornaments based on Lionel's versions of classic American locomotives.

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Hallmark "LIONEL Train Series: 700E Hudson Steam Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 1996

Christmas tree ornament

The New York Central Railroad proudly advertised its New York-Chicago mainline as the Water Level Route. NYC followed a smooth path along the Hudson River, the Erie Canal, and Lake Erie's south shore rather than rival Pennsylvania Railroad's rugged route over the Allegheny Mountains. Fittingly, NYC used Hudson as the name for its large fleet of 4-6-4 type steam locomotives.