Lionel Girls Train Set - Classic Toy Trains Magazine
Sarah Richards
Updated on April 07, 2026
There have been three Lionel re-releases, each in its own way different from the original.
The first re-release came during the reign of Richard Kughn and Lionel Trains Inc. Strong points: the set had an original-style set box, PullMor motor in the engine, and the set included an ivory transformer with gold handle.
Weak points: different numbering system, no rivet detail on the boxcars, and no horizontal rivet row on the N5c Cabin Car.
Set number 2 came out as part of the Post War Celebration Series in 2001. Strong points: rivet detail on the cars, and proper car numbers. Weak points: no PullMor, no transformer.
Set 3: part of the Post War Conventional Classics. Rivet detail and N5c Cabin Car rivet row is back. But... no transformer. I have not inspected this set, so I can't speak to the motor.
Hope this helps a little.
Jon