Even the lower cost items of yesterday can bring a premium price in the right crowdhowever,the majority of the treasures that people find in the attic will fail to bring these results lionel is was a toymaker, and produced toy trains by the thousandsso it is understandable that most of the finds are well used toys, not in the best of condition. Complete line of lionel trains a top ten lionel dealer. While these sets are favorites among collectors and particularly among the lionel collectors club of america, children are also big fans of the detailed model trains. Confidently price trains using the three grades of current market values featured in this book. Joshua lionel cowen created the lionel company in 1900, and since then, thousands of individuals have enjoyed the lionel train sets. The true value of a toy train or any other commodity depends largely on the eagerness of a buyer to acquire the item, and on the willingness of a seller to part with it. Lionel trains pocket price guide 19012019 greenbergs. Complete service manual for lionel trains aurotech or. As with o scale trains, the letter o in ho is a misnomer since the designation was initially conceived as a zero to identify trains. If you are trying to determine the value of a toy model train set, this is a common quandary. Paging thru the catalogue, one could purchase a set celebrating the anniversary of. Lionel trains price guides lionel and american flyer.
Fix up your steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, accessories, switches, operating cars, freight cars, and passenger cars. How to find out the value of vintage lionel trains. They had no reason at all to doubt that lionel trains would continue to be a part of american life for years to come. Located in the atlanta area specializing in lionel train sets, trains, sales and repair of new and old lionel trains. Train buffs had to scroll back to page 22 before viewing the 027 and supero product. Some of these people believe it is the bible and wont sell or buy unless the price asked is what it says in the book. Mth 2019 volume 1 train catalog toy o gauge lionel standard dealer book vol. Lionel trains value varies depending on design, materials, and era. For much of the 20th century, lionel trains were the kings of toys, the presents you couldnt wait unit christmas morning to unwrap. Vintage ho scale model railroad trains collectors weekly. To understand the value of these indemand collectors items, its important to learn the history and breadth of objects that the german toy. Browse our wide selection of collectible trains today.
Lionel trains pocket price guide 19012019 carp, roger edt. Portable and precise, this comprehensive guide is a musthave for any lionel train. Greenberg guides have been written for many toy categories. Ho scale model trains are 187 the size of real trains and 12 the size of o scale model trains ho stands for half o. The lionel trains pocket price guide 19012019 is a reliable source of market value information for prewar, postwar, and modern trains, as well as postwar boxes and sets. Lionel o scale model railroads and trains for sale ebay. Lionel collectors tend to have a lifelong passion for model railroading. I inherited a lionel train set but cant determine when it was made. The best lionel ho trains were those produced in 1957 as they were manufactured for lionel by rivorossi, a manufacturer of high quality ho trains. Mintinbox examples of vintage lionel trains are still valuable and will continue to appreciate in value. Lionel trains pocket price guide 19012020 by roger carp 2019. But, there are a few good ways to place value on model trains or any other collectible.
See how lionel trains can be part of a tradition the whole family will enjoy. Take your lionel from starter set to lifetime hobby. The rest of the lionel team is working remotely and you can continue to shop online and through our call center. We have prewar lionel parts, standard gauge lionel parts, lionel.
The locomotive has 027 on a metal plate on the bottom and 2026 on the side. We carry both original and reproduction parts for all your lionel trains and accessories. Your santa fe loco is from this second era, when lionel trains were manufactured by fundimensions, a division of general mills. The 1959 consumer catalogue contained quite an assortment, or in some cases a random mix, of trains and accessories. But, if you are trying to get a ballpark figure, there are a few good ways to place value on model trains or any other collectible. Lionel trains pocket price guide 19012020 is the preferred choice of toy train collectors and operators for accurate pricing information on prewar, postwar, and modern lionel trains. All about toy trains shop collectible trains online. Lionel trains pocket price guide 19012019 greenbergs guides. Information about products, business opportunities, and dealers.
All about toy trains is one of the largest purchasers of train collections and offers some of the most difficulttofind train models. Because it is a pocket guide there is not an expansive description of the individual items, but it is easy to look up trains. Antique lionel trains from before world war ii are particularly prized, but many modelrailroad enthusiasts appreciate lionel trains made later in the century, from the pink lady lionel. But were talking the trains that are in the absolute best condition and might not have ever run on the track. Lionel trains pocket price guide 19012017 ebooks free. Lionel trains pocket price guide 19012020 is the preferred choice of toy train collectors and operators for accurate pricing information on prewar, postwar, and. Be savvy consumers in the more than 2,000 daily online auctions devoted to lionel trains. Listing, buying, and selling trains on the hoseeker auction is totally free. At auction, lionel train sets, pieces, and accessories can sell for a few hundred dollars or for a few thousand dollars, depending on the rarity and condition of the piece. Lionel postwar guides lionel and american flyer trains.
For more than 115 years, lionel trains has captured the hearts and stirred the imaginations of young and old. Lionel trains pocket price guide 19012019 greenbergs guides kalmbach books on. Manufacturer of model trains and accessories in o and standard gauges. Electric train price guide our price guides are updated frequently. Lionel is the king of electric toy trains, and its colle. Provides hobbyist and club information and free downloads are. Get the best deals on lionel train books when you shop the largest online selection at. Because it is a pocket guide there is not an expansive description of the individual items, but it is easy to look up trains and accessories by the number on the item. There may be other things to live for, but collecting lionel trains takes living to a whole new level. Like the mighty locomotives and dynamic railroads, to your favorite licensed trains of our most popular the polar express, harry potter, thomas and friends and more, lionel train. Now in its 39th edition, lionel trains pocket price guide is a highly anticipated pricing resource for toy train collectors and operators.
There are 8 cars including the engine, an automated milk car, a sunoco car, coal car, and others plus track. The lionel collectors club of america is your resource for model train information, photos, news and events. How much is a 1952 lionel o gauge model train set worth. Simply put, they are worth whatever a buyer would be willing to pay for them. Troubleshooting readytorun lionel train sets youtube. This may result in delayed shipments during this mandatory compliance period. Now in its 38th edition, this valuable resource for operators and collectors offers. Grzyboskis train store is pennsylvanias largest lionel dealer and specializes in lionel train sets and accessories and other fine manufacturers like american flyer and kline. Ultimately, the value of your trains is determined by the market itself. Toy trains are ususally considered to be mass market toys for the north american. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. In order to be compliant with local ordinances, our warehouse has implemented the new social distancing requirements.
It lists a price for good condition and a second for excellent condition. Lionel o scale model railroads and trains and tracks are systems that run on o gauge tracks, which are tracks that measure 114 inches between the outside rails. At auction, lionel train sets, pieces, and accessories can sell for a few. Vintage lionel model railroad trains collectors weekly. It is interesting to note lionel s 1961 catalogue dedicated the first 21 pages to their relatively new porter science line. The world of postwar lionel trains brought countless innovations to the legendary line that helped define the electric toy train, and this book.
The best of the best lionel trains are very valuable. Lionel trains pocket price guide 19012019 by carp, roger edt. Model train collecting lionel collectors club of america. If you are in possession of any ho or n scale train brochures, catalogs, assembly instructions for engines, cars, and structures that.
Simply put, the set is worth whatever a buyer would be willing to pay for it. This is a sample of the indepth content found in our 200page special issue publication, lionel trains. Values are half of what they were 10 years ago lionel trains have value. A price guide provides nothing more than a reasonably reliable starting point for negotiation. This book was useful as a tool to price some vintage lionel trains. Those wanting to sell trains, or hoping to see their investment increase in value year after year, are somewhat prone to disdain these books, reasoning that their items must surely be worth more than the book price. The lionel trains pocket price guide 19012017 is a reliable source of market value information for prewar, postwar, and modern trains, as well as postwar boxes and sets. Another excellent resource is einterchange, a site for toy train collectors to buy, sell, and talk about their collections. How to determine the age of lionel train sets our pastimes.
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