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Any Vintage Train collectors out there.?
Looking for some direction here if possible. I was contacted by a recent Widow who's husband collected vintage toy trains for many, many years, primarily, brand new in the box stuff. This a very large collection, quite a lot here.
I don't know anything about vintage trains, maybe a member here can offer some guidance.? Much appreciated.
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Not a expert. I know that all older train sets are highly collectible. I have a beat up Lionel set I had a a kid that I think priceless. We have two train dealers alone in Utah. I'm sure where your at there are a lot more. lionelcollectors.org won't give you appraisals but has other info. Good luck with your search.
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Your best source of info may be a local club, swap meets, and open houses.
Here is a link to 1 such club and at the bottom of the page is a link to their open houses and swap meets. https://coltrains.com/special-events
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Your Best value for returns are on High end NOS like H.O. Scale Brass Steam locomotives and Diesels in factory paint and in pristine condition. Likewise TINPLATE i.e. O or O27 scale Vintage American Flyer and Lionel can be very desirable also.
I liken it to a family that might gain access to a Bunch of Vintage "OLD" car parts in pretty GM boxes but no access to the knowledge or desire just to throw the baby out with the bath water. Look to a local Model Railroad CLub in the appropriate "scale" and reach out to the membership or officers of the club for a preview and independent input. BE mindful with "Hobby Shops" and "Swap meet sellers". (Said in the most respectful way possible) Jim
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Nicholas Trains may help with values. This is also the home of K & G Speed Associates.
http://www.nicholassmithtrains.com/store/
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Willis Hobbies in Mineola should be able to help
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There's alot of interest in pre/post war metal trains.Plastic,not so much.
Facebook has many loyal train pages that can help you bypass any brokers,and trust me,there are 1000's of them. |
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