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| Value of Marx O/O27 Diesel Switcher | 11/22/2009 |
Q: Chris, I have a Marx #1998 O/O27 Switcher that is molded in maroon w/Santa Fe markings and I ...
A: There are a few of these on eBay and they are closing soon. Looks to be in the $15-$20 range. I ...
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| Marklin 2902 | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I have a Marklin 2902 set in box that is stamped 1998 is this a collectible piece? Thanks I can not ...
A: There is a Marklin 2902 set on eBay right now: http://tinyurl.com/ycs6buk Although this set is from ...
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| Lionel | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 60+ year old Lionel train set. It is in close to mint condition. Last Christmas my father ...
A: The modern ZW transformer is made to current UL specs so one would anticipate it to be safer and not ...
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| Train value | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I have a new, un opened, in box, Tyco, Bi-centennial single track HO train set. It is the 40" x87" ...
A: These sets un-opened seem to currently go for around $110 to $160 on eBay. Many people purchased ...
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| New Bright Santaland & 2-6-2 #3750 Steam Engines | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Chris. How can I determine the value of a New Bright train set, if any? I actually have two items, ...
A: Unfortunately, as you surmised, these trains are mass produced toys that have little collector ...
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| bachmann gandy dancer ho | 10/28/2009 |
Q: i have just bought this when i put it on the track smouldering and smoke came from one brush and it ...
A: Provided your power source is 12 volts and only putting out a few amps, all should be fine. I ...
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| Athearn valuations please | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I am a real railroader and don't care much for the model railroads. I received some HO scale Athearn ...
A: There is no hard fast value for these as they do not come up on the market. The models themselves ...
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| Valuation for Lionel Train | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have a Lionel .027, HO, super 'O' train set that was produced from 1957-about 1966. It includes ...
A: It is hard to value these without reviewing them as wear is a major factor on these including the ...
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| Lionel 444M Transfomotor | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I have a Lionel 444M Transfomotor. I have been unable to find any info on this unit. It is a plug in ...
A: As with anything else, price is based on condition and originality as well as the Lionel box ...
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| Repair of Lionel 2046 Steam Engine | 9/26/2009 |
Q: My Lionel engine worked fine last night, then slowed, then stopped, started up again for a short ...
A: There are several good books out there on repairing Lionel locomotives. Greenberg's "Repair and ...
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| Walthers value | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My father passed away this past June. He was a model railroader. We are working on selling off his ...
A: I have seen these go for around $25 each on eBay. I would suggest taking several good pictures and ...
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| Repair of Lionel 2046 Steam Engine | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My Lionel engine worked fine last night, then slowed, then stopped, started up again for a short ...
A: How is the track and wheels? This sounds like dirty track and/or wheels. Do not swap the wires. ...
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| Loinel 027 motor direction switch | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I have a post WW 2 027 Lionel that I received one Christmas in the early 50's. It hasn't been used ...
A: You will need to obtain a wiring diagram for your specific loco. I assume it is a common 2-4-2 loco ...
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| Decoder wiring diagram for Bachman g gauge 1. | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have 2 Bachmann Spectrum Baldwin 4-4-0 engines G gauge(1) which I want to convert to DCC using ...
A: I am surprised you cannot contact Bachmann regarding their wiring diagrams. Remember in DCC you ...
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| Regarding Lionel Power Pack | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Question. My dad dies and left me a box of "O " gauge trains. Looks to be from the 1960s. In ...
A: If the power cord is not damaged or frayed and everything looks in good shape, and their is no ...
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| lionel train | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have a friend with a 8040 Wabash cannon ball still in orig.box.from 1972.was wondering if i could ...
A: The Lionel trains of the 1970s are plastic versus the vintage cast metal trains that collectors seek ...
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| are american flyer full sets, in good shape, worth some good money? | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I have, but do not know enough about, three sets , with tracks, cars, keys, everything, complete ...
A: I recommend you pick up a copy of Greenberg's "American Flyer Pocket Price Guide, 1946 - 2009" by ...
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| Identifying model RR which I have | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Underneath it says "Riverzosi - Made in Italy" The engine/cab part is 7" (#1396 lettered on it)and ...
A: Does this look like your engine? ...
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| AHM Train Set | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have a AHM train set, the set has never been opened. on the box it says HO Scale twin FM & 5 cars. ...
A: Your train set was sold at the discount stores during the holidays in the 1970s. Stores like Woolco ...
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| Dummy engine | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I'm a complete novice. My kids picked up an 10 yr old HO train set that was missing one engine and ...
A: I would have to see a picture or two of what you are trying to describe. I have never heard of a ...
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| Locomotive Wheel Corrosion | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have been experiencing some significant problems with locomotive wheel corrosion on some Broadway ...
A: It may very well be a poor wheel batch. You should send pictures of all your wheel sets to BLI. ...
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| Locomotive Wheel Corrosion | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have been experiencing some significant problems with locomotive wheel corrosion on some Broadway ...
A: I must admit I have never seen corrosion like that on any locomotive wheel sets. The green colored ...
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| Usable voltage range D.C. motor | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I would like to add transformer to my layout(Vintage Tri-ang).Original transformer output 14V DC ...
A: Are you using a home made transformer or an off the shelf transformer from a hobby store made for ...
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| Bachmann Ho Scale TGV model train set | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I recently received a HO Scale Bachmann TGV train set, item no. on the box is 40-0150. It looks to ...
A: Many people have seen how older Lionel (O-scale) items hold some value and assume HO scale items ...
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