I Love Toy Trains - I Love Big Trains

Watch I Love Toy Trains - I Love Big Trains

  • 2005
  • 1 Season

I Love Toy Trains - I Love Big Trains is a charming program that explores the world of model trains and their real-life counterparts. Hosted by James Coffey, the show takes viewers on a journey through some of the most impressive train collections and layouts in the country.

The show is divided into segments that focus on different aspects of the hobby. Some episodes feature interviews with collectors and enthusiasts, who share their love for trains and offer tips on building and maintaining model layouts. Other episodes showcase classic trains from a bygone era, highlighting their unique features and the history behind them.

One of the highlights of the show is the stunning footage of model trains in action. Viewers are treated to close-up shots of detailed layouts, complete with tiny buildings, people, and landscapes that bring the miniature world to life. The show also features footage of larger, working trains in action, with breathtaking shots of steam locomotives and diesel engines roaring along tracks through the countryside.

Throughout each episode, Coffey provides insight and commentary on the trains and layouts featured, drawing on his decades of experience in the hobby. His enthusiasm and love for trains are evident in every segment, making the show a joy to watch for both novice enthusiasts and seasoned collectors.

In addition to showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of model trains, I Love Toy Trains - I Love Big Trains also delves into the technical aspects of the hobby. Episodes cover topics such as layout design, track building, and train maintenance, providing practical advice for viewers who are just starting out in the hobby.

The show also explores the social side of collecting and building model trains, with segments on train clubs, exhibitions, and events. Viewers get a glimpse into the tight-knit community of train enthusiasts, with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of some of the biggest train shows in the country.

Overall, I Love Toy Trains - I Love Big Trains is a delightful and informative program that offers something for everyone who loves trains, from casual fans to serious collectors. Coffey's passion and expertise shine through in every episode, making the show a must-watch for anyone who loves trains and their miniature counterparts.

I Love Toy Trains - I Love Big Trains is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on October 1, 2005.

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Train Time
13. Train Time
March 3, 2016
A fun-filled adventure for kids featuring real and toy trains. Learn about railroad signals. Visit Dollhouse Junction, a train/toy store with a giant layout, see Thomas wooden trains in action, and learn about freight cars. See why Shay steam locomotives are different from other locomotives. Plus funny toy train bloopers and new songs by James Coffey. Kids learn, laugh, and want more.
The New Roar of the Rails
12. The New Roar of the Rails
December 31, 2015
Incredible special effects like Mickey and Minnie riding their handcar on the moon! We visit the Eiffel Tower, see a Lionel F3 crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, a handcar convention in the Milky Way, ride in a Lionel submarine in the Great Barrier Reef, and we fly a bi-plane under the Brooklyn Bridge! Plus a lot more. If you love trains, you'll love this show.
Oh No!
11. Oh No!
January 31, 2016
We've gathered the funniest toy train bloopers from our popular children's series, I Love Toy Trains. Hilarious train misadventures mixed with jokes and original music - guaranteed to make all young train lovers laugh with delight. An entertaining, fast-paced show featuring lots of laughs and a sweet spirit the entire family will enjoy.
Magic of the Rails
10. Magic of the Rails
January 1, 2016
More exciting action and adventure with real trains and toy trains. Be inspired by the story of a young boy who loved Lionel trains and dreamed of owning the company - this story proves dreams can come true. A unique layout featuring both American and European toy trains, and we show the differences in each. Plus songs by James Coffey and more toy train bloopers. Next stop - Funville!
Ridin' the Rails
9. Ridin' the Rails
January 31, 2016
Adventures with real trains and toy trains. See Pokemon characters ride the log loader, legendary streamline steamers like the Dreyfuss Hudson, Hiawatha, and the Pennsy Torpedo. Kids will laugh at the toy train bloopers. See a big crane load two steamers on a big Mack flatbed truck, plus original songs by James Coffey. All Aboard!
Railroad Fever
8. Railroad Fever
January 1, 2016
Real trains and toy trains roaring down the tracks. See beautiful streamlined steamers, slot car racers, the first five inductees into the Toy Train Hall of Fame, and we salute the Freedom Train, that used to be the SP Daylight steamer, which rode the rails as part of our country's Bicentennial celebration. Plus more funny toy train bloopers and songs by Jim Coffey. Full speed ahead!
Train Happy
7. Train Happy
January 1, 2016
Kids love real trains and toy trains. See how the Pennsy's GG1 locomotive gets its power from overhead wires. Ride on real steam locomotives at the Hesston Steam Museum and see how steam once powered sawmills, tractors, and electrical generators. Plus more songs by Jim Coffey, and more funny toy train bloopers - "Oh no!"
I Love Lionel
6. I Love Lionel
January 1, 2009
All the sights and sounds that have made Lionel trains an American icon. See classic trains like the NYC's Hudson, the Flying Yankee, and GG-1. Meet Jeff McComas and Lionel's mascot, Lenny the Lion. See Lenny and Jeff mix it up with log loaders, coal loaders, and the famous Lionel gateman. Great train action and fun for kids starring Lionel trains.
Baby Loves Trains
5. Baby Loves Trains
January 1, 2005
A gentle mix of colorful trains, wind-up toys, and music - some classical, some bluegrass. The action and bright colors of the trains enhances curiosity, holds baby's attention, and encourages cognitive development. A visual treat for all little budding train lovers.
Ticket to Ride
4. Ticket to Ride
January 1, 2013
One of the best-selling kid series in the country. Parents' Choice award winner. Rave reviews in the national media. See real and toy trains in action - a large outdoor G-gauge exhibit, "oh no" bloopers and the toe-tapping music of James Coffey.
Ride The Rails
3. Ride The Rails
October 1, 2005
Take a ride on Indiana's South Shore Line, the last interurban electric railroad in the USA. Learn how electric locomotives are powered. Watch a big Geep diesel ride the rails down the middle of a busy street. Meet a steam train expert. Learn about restoring the Southern Pacific's 4449 Daylight into America's Freedom Train. Then to Alaska, where both the scenery and train rides are spectacular.
Full Steam Ahead
2. Full Steam Ahead
October 1, 2005
Watch the Union Pacific's Challenger, the biggest articulated steam locomotive in the world, come roaring through the cities and farmlands of the Midwest. Learn about the different types of railroad signals and how to read them. Big time wall-to-wall steam and diesel action guaranteed to keep all young train lovers enthralled.
Trains Around The World
1. Trains Around The World
October 1, 2005
Travel to Europe and see high-speed passenger trains. Ride the mainline in the cab of a big diesel, see the shiny Burlington Zephyr streamliner at the Illinois Railway Museum, and thrill as a big 10-driver steamer thunders down the tracks under full steam. Visit a busy freight yard, and see how they assemble a mixed-freight train. Full steam ahead for all young train lovers.
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Where to Watch I Love Toy Trains - I Love Big Trains
I Love Toy Trains - I Love Big Trains is available for streaming on the Janson Media website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch I Love Toy Trains - I Love Big Trains on demand at Amazon and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    October 1, 2005