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I am happy to answer all types of model railroading questions. My specialties are repairs, modeling tips, valuation tips, DCC, brass trains, remotoring, painting, operations, railroadiana, historical. My emphasis in modeling is western railroading (SP, UP, WP, PE, etc.) but I can help with all areas. I am a lifetime model railroader and a model train business owner.

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Model Railroads - New Bright Santaland & 2-6-2 #3750 Steam Engines

Expert: Chris Coscia - 11/3/2009

Question

Hello, Chris.

How can I determine the value of a New Bright train set, if any? I actually have two items, as follows. These were "given" to me in a big ole' dusty box, and can probably best be described as being in "average condition. They appear to be about 12-15 years old. However, I was asked to determine if they should be thrown out or if there was any value to them. Here we go...

(1) New Bright Santaland Express locomotive and train set. The engine has 1997 stamped on the bottom.

(2) Green Engine 2-6-2 Pacific, #3750. The engine has 1994 stamped on the bottom. I am unsure whether the remainder of the trainset exists (if there was one). I have only the engine and tender in my possession.

By the way, both are in operative condition, with minor scratches and cracks.

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I see that NEW Christmas sets are running for about $149 (retail $199). I think I saw it on the Tower Hobbies website. But these are new, of course. These sets are considered as "mass produced", I presume. However, are these older ones of any value; what might they appraise for?

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Sooo... Any chance they might still be worth something, or just mass-produced items not worth saving?

Thank you for your time, Chris.

Ron Mical
Romeoville, Illinois

Answer
Hi and thanks for your question.

Unfortunately, as you surmised, these trains are mass produced toys that have little collector value. Why not donate them to your local Boys and Girls Club or other youth organization? Then another generation can enjoy them and get into Model Railroading.

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