The best electric train sets make for great presents but are also a fantastic hobby to get into anytime. From Lionel the Polar Express to the Intelino J-1 Smart Train, there are widely varied options ...

First, Harold Jordheim tried to win his sons' interest in the merits of model trains. No thanks, Dad. But one of those race car sets sure would be nice. Later, when the grandkids came along, he got a ...