Like all collectibles the value depends on the number of people looking for the trains you have and how easy they are to find. Many Postwar, meaning after 1945 up to 1969 train sets are quite valuable and some have little value.
Web sites for trains which gives you a good starting place. Condition is also very important, the better the condition the higher the value. If you have postwar train that are unopened you have quite a treasure. I have seen an unopened 1587s Girls set go for 31,000 while in normal condition they can sell for 1200.00.
There is much value on Lionel Trains, especially really old stuff and complete sets in their original boxes. Talk with a certified Lionel repair shop or an appraiser for an exact value on your piece.
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Athearn model train sets are not necessarily worth more than Lionel train sets. The value of a train set depends on it's age as well as the model of the set.
Lionel Ferbos was born in 1911.
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What is the value of a 1940 Lionel metal train set? Includes 1 engine, 1 red caboose, 1 coal car, ! Shell oil car, 1 Kellogg's box car and 8 shaped track.........25 feet? Mint condition, still in the box
The Lionel 726 steam locomotive was produced up until 1949, and reintroduced in 1952. This item can be worth up to $695.
What is the value of a 1940 Lionel metal train set? Includes 1 engine, 1 red caboose, 1 coal car, ! Shell oil car, 1 Kellogg's box car and 8 shaped track.........25 feet? Mint condition, still in the box
Lionel train sets for kids can be purchased at a number of places. Some of the most popular companies that you can purchase Lionel train sets for kids from are The Lionelstore , Sears ,Yoyo, and Amazon.
Yes Lionel Santa Fe Trains are great classic model railroading collectibles.
One can buy a Lionel train model online at the official Lionel store. Alternatively, one can try buying such models from Amazon or eBay, as they are cheaper there.
Lionel train sets, invented by Joshua Lionel Cowen were first manufactured in 1901. The first was designed just to attract attention in a shopping window.
Lionel cannonball train set is an antique model train collectibles. I think it is at least around 165 to 1970 model train set.