GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INVENTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When was the first Lionel trains manufactured?
A
1901
B
1872
C
1900
D
1910
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lionel trains are a model train company in New York City, founded and developed by Lionel Cowen in 1900. The company introduced the first train in 1901, known as The Electric Express.

Detailed explanation-2: -Joshua Lionel Cowen invented model railroads in the early 20th century. Born in New York City, Cowen attended the Cooper Union and Columbia College.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 2001, Lionel closed its last manufacturing plant in the United States, outsourcing production to Korea and China. While this move proved unpopular with some longtime fans, the backlash was minor in comparison to the failed move of production to Mexico in the 1980s.

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