Lionelville: the ornament and miniature train set

 In Lionel's latest catalog (the 2025 Big book), it was revealed that Lionel and Hallmark were coming out with a new ornament. 

Photo from Lionel's 2025 big book catalog. 

The Lionelville ornament features 3 trains, two on top that run, and one on the bottom that's parked on a bridge. The Lionel factory on top is in the center of the ornament. On the right side of the Lionelville ornament is a power pack that can control the motion of the two trains running on top, stopping and starting them. 

Overall, a really neat ornament, but this isn't the first time that Lionel and Hallmark have done something like this. 

Back in 2004, Lionel released an ornament that went by the same name. Thanks to a family member I was able to get my hands on this ornament a while back as a birthday gift, which I'm even more grateful for as prices for this ornament are in the triple digits. 

The ornament featured two trains running on the top, with one train parked at the bottom. On the left side of the ornament was Lionel's famous Blue Comet train set running around in a circle, while a diesel engine with 3 cars goes back and forth, with the train switching every other time it goes back. 

Below is "The General", a 4-4-0 steam locomotive that's carrying fright cars, and is about to enter a tunnel that's lit up. 

Sitting on top of the ornament overlooking the trains is the Lionel factory. On the side of the ornament is a power pack that can stop the motion of the trains, or start them up. Pressing the Lionel logo on top of the powerpack has the ornament make train sounds while a conductor states "Now heading to Lionelville, all aboard!"

This sound also plays when the ornament is first activated. 

The new ornament has a Hudson running in a circle with a caboose, two diesel trains running back and forth in the same motion as the 2004 ornament, and Lionel's "Texas Special" train set parked on the bridge. Sadly, it doesn't look like that train runs, which is a shame as I would have liked to see the new ornament have 3 trains running at once. 

Overall, I am glad that Lionel is remaking/re-releasing the 2004 ornament. Still to this day I get a kick out of the ornament to this day, and I've always had a soft spot for the more interactive ornaments that would sing, light up, or have some sort of motion to them. 

Keep your eyes peeled for this new ornament in your local Hallmark store.