Prices for antique toy trains will generally tend to be higher since these establishments Mail order, retail, hobby and antique store Worth more than the normal production version.ĩ. Major variations are those which can be readily seen,Įxist in sufficient numbers so as to be attainable, and are accepted as legitimateĬollectible variations by the majority of experienced collectors. Major variations in the standard body types,Įxterior colors and the size, color or placement of graphics on toy trains often will Restored train will tend to be worth less than the same item in an untouched condition.Ĩ. Some old trains might be worth restoring the majority are not. The more original parts the train has, the higher Shipping cartons also helps to increase the value of toy trains and accessories.ħ. Original instruction sheets and packaging such as cardboard liners and spacers, or Having the original box the train came in willĪdd tremendously to the trains value - even if the box has seen better days. That looks great but wont run is worth more than the same train in scruffy conditionĦ. Original retail value no matter how old they are (exceptions are brass locomotivesĥ. Scale trains are normally not collectible theyre worth not more than half of their Size trains) are normally most collectible, followed by Standard, 2" and S gauge. The same year that sold for $100 may be worth $1000 now.Ĥ. An old Lionel that originally sold for $50 might now be worth $100 but a Lionel of Original price plays a large part in determining Seki/Sakai Trains, and Australia had Robilt.ģ. The Soviet Union even produced collectible trainsĬalled Moskobel while Japan contributed their Spanish producer Paya, Swiss producers HagĪnd Fulgurex to name a few. Other notable European brands include Italian manufacturers Elettren, Major manufacturers in France included Jep, Jouef, These brand names include British companies like Popular with collectors and could be worth something. There are several foreign manufacturers who made toy and scale model trains that have also become
That they produced are hard to find and have value to collectors. Knapp Electric all existed in the 20th century and are no longer in business, so the products Alexander/American Model Railroad Co., and Lesser known American made brands such asĮ.P. A train item that has low production numbers may be considered rare,īut if the model was not popular, it may not be as desireable with collectors as more popular items that wereĪnd Marx. Issued their trains, some were not as popular and met with lower sales, and thus the manufacturers produced small To find, but have a low price tag because collectors are not interested in them. With collectors, that the prices are higher than expected. However, there are items that show up regularly, but are in such great demand Rarity is an important element ofĬollecting. Trains can be worth tens of thousands of dollars. Obtaining valuable items for a collection, or in liquidating any item or a whole collection:ġ. Here are a few things to remember that can assist with This in mind when making purchases, or looking to sell items. It is impossible to combine all theseįactors and arrive at one definitive price for any single antique toy train item. The seller at promoting also effects the price. The skills of the buyer at bargaining and Seller are, the location, and economic climate. Actual selling prices forĪntique toy trains will always depend on several different factors, including how motivated the buyer and the The Train CollectorsĪssociation does not perform appraisals or provide values for toy trains. We constantly receive e-mails from people wanting to know the value of anĪntique toy train that they have discovered in an attic, or have inherited from a family member.
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