Hallmark "Lionel 100th Anniversary: 700E J-1E Hudson Steam Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 2000

Christmas tree ornament

2000

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

on sides of ornament: 1900 / LIONEL on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 700E J-1E HUDSON STEAM LOCOMOTIVE / LIONEL 100TH ANNIVERSARY / DECORATION DES FETES on inside of packaging lid: The wonderful story of Lionel Trains began on September 5, / 1900. On that day, Joshua Lionel Cowen and a colleague established / the Lionel Manufacturing Company, which was going to engage in / "the manufacture of electrical novelties." / One of the company's first products was a flatbed trailer and track / that Cowen sold to a local retailer as an animated display for / products in his store window. The next day, the retailer returned for / another display--his first customer had purchased the display instead / of the products. The retailer continued to order "displays," and other / stores followed. Cowen began offering his "Electric Express" to / consumers, and electric toy trains have made Lionel the favorite of / hobbyists and collectors ever since. / L / LIONEL on insert inside of packaging: ENGINEERING SOME FUN! / LIONEL LEGENDARY / 1900 2000 / LIONEL / CENTENNIAL / 700E J-IE HUDSON STEAM LOCOMOTIVE on back of packaging: L / LIONEL on bottom of packaging: THE LEGENDARY LIONEL 700E HUDSON / Selected by Lionel as the centerpiece of its Centennial celebration, the first Hudson / 700E was introduced in 1937. A marvel of its time, the 700E was a highly detailed die-cast / replica in perfect O scale. / The New York Central's J-Class 4-6-4 Hudson, with its classic steam locomotive styling, / was an ideal choice for the landmark Lionel model. It is said to have been the favorite of / Lionel founder Joshua Cowen. It was certainly the pride of the NYC fleet, pulling both / passenger cars and freight along its namesake river. / This dated, commemorative Keepsake Ornament is formed of die-cast metal. The / combination of finishes, including the 22 K. Gold Flash, echo the markings of the 700E J-1E Hudson Steam Locomotive being issue by Lionel in an elaborate Centennial set. / LIONEL (R) Licensed by Lionel L.L.C. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / www.hallmark.com / Made in China QXI5261 / For decorative use only. Not for young children / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants.