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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Postage Stamp Train Question | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: My brother passed away, and left a Postage Stamp Train set to my son. I would like to know if it is ... A: I would not consider this a uncommon set. Your set is actually a 1968 set as Aurora used different ... | |
| postage stamp trains | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: my ? is how much is worth a micro gauge train set, built in 1968.transformer model 4949. (aurora ... A: Need a little more info as far as your set is concerned. What condition is everything in, especially ... | |
| 1967 Postage stamp Bus System | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: Do you know how much one is worth with the red bus? A: As with most collectibles condition is everything. Is it complete? Does the bus run? Is the ... | |
| Arnold-Rapido parts | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: Need parts for A-R(Aurora Postage stamp trains). Specifically for a powered F-9 unit. Thank you ... A: I would try ebay, just kidding!! What parts are you looking for? New parts are tough to find. It is ... | |
| Aurora Postage Stamp Bus System | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: Do you know where I can get a hold of either instructions for the Aurora Postage Stamp Bus System or ... A: The originals come up rarely on ebay. The info on it states 20 V AC at the screws. Also printed on ... | |
| Aurora Postage Stamp Train parts | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I came across a box of 24 small boxes of Aurora Postage Stamp train Track Lock 1 DZ to a Set ... A: They would have value to a collector. A lot of times the boxes on these are a little more worn as ... | |
| 1973 AHM Train set | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: yes my grandmother passed away an she left me wit a AHM compile train set. wonder what i could ... A: AHM made lots of different sets in different scales. Would need to know what set and scale, in what ... | |
| am. flyer 429 | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: it has been in the family since it was new i am the 2nd keeper so i am sure that it has not been ... A: This is not my specialty but found a couple of sites. These both show all black 429 loco's. My guess ... | |
| LIMA NEW HAVEN DIESEL WON'T RUN | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I EVEN HAVE THE CARS FOR IT. I'VE TAKEN IT APART AND CLEANED AND LUBED IT, BUT IT DOESN'T EVEN HUM. ... A: Sorry not my area of expertise but I have heard from many sources that the Lima loco's were poor ... | |
| pocher model trains | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: i have a pocher ho scale pt barnum circus car and was wondering if it is worth anything and where i ... A: Value appears to be minimal. Checking auction results, there was one that sold for 99 cents. I did a ... | |
| Little Donkey Engine | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I just received a Postage Stamp 0-6-0 "Little Donkey" engine. Unless it is going very slowly it ... A: Sorry to say but these engines are very cute but very poor runners. I bet of the 20 or so I have ... | |
| Power supply | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I have an HO train set, my power supply transformer is rated for 18vdc and is only putting out ... A: This is not my strong suit but I would say it might be a possibility. Make sure the track is VERY ... | |
| Value of N scale engine | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a Con-Cor Shrouded Hudson steam engine with New York Central markings. It's original stock ... A: Doing a little checking and it looks like your engine goes in the $50-$70 range in the NYC markings. ... | |
| No power | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: Have a 4x8 Bachman ez track layout. controller hooked up, plugged in to railer no power! I even ... A: Sorry not very familar with this set up but have you checked the power pack with a multi meter to ... | |
| 4991 & 4992 Relays | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I just acquired one each of the 4991 & 4992 relays (Minitrix 6591 & 6592 model numbers. Looking at ... A: You have run into my weak point. I collect but do not operate so can't really answer your question. ... | |
| postage stamp aurora train in micro-gauge | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a Postage Stamp Aurora train that I bought for my husband in 1968.One of our sons broke. Can ... A: Yes they can be repaired. Most train specific hobby stores will have a repair service. These loco's ... | |
| Arnold rapido turntable | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a ARNOLD RAPIDO N Guage Turntable that has never been out of its original box. The turntable ... A: If it is the normal 0851 model they seem to go in the $120-140 range. Not sure if the provenance ... | |
| POSTAGE STAMP PASSENGER CAR | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE 4 PENN CENTRAL PASSENGER CARS AND 1 UNION PACIFIC WHAT IS THE VALUE? A: As always depends on condition. Are they in the box? What shape is the box in? Is it a plastic or ... | |
| Arnold Rapido turntable | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: Bob, I have got an N scale Arnold turntable with preset control switch from a now, out of ... A: I was just about ready to admit defeat on this one as could not find much of anything on this. ... | |
| n guage | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I am assisting a friend who is attempting to settle an estate in which there are a lot of new, in ... A: I don't know of any price guides out there. I think they would be outdated before they were printed ... | |
| 1982 worlds fair engine HO guage | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1982 HO gauge (I think) engine and tender new in the box that has a World's fair special ... A: N Gauge is my thing but doing some quick research it looks like AHM was the maker of your HO loco ... | |
| lionel santa fe alcos | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a set of lionel santa fe alco diesels and can not find them in the greenberg ... A: Sorry I am not familiar with Lionel or O gauge. My knowledge is N scale. This would probably be a ... | |
| Help>>>> | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I was given an “N” scale locomotive and tender and I have not been able to find out anything about ... A: You have the Minitrix stock #2073 Santa Fe Decapod. First was sold in 1977 at the price of $55 and ... | |
| Life Like 7230 N E8 LOCO SP # 6052 | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: The cover says All Wheel Drive, but when you power it only 8 of the 12 wheels are powered while the ... A: I suspect that the front and rear axles on both trucks are powered, and the center axles are not - ... | |
| AHM Locomootive parts | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I have an old AHM Cab Forward in need of motor brushes. ANy suggestions? Thanks A: Try www.golfmanorhobbies.com and maybe Walthers. A lot of companies bought/imported their loco's ... | |
| basic question | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: this is a really basic question, but as one who was very active with trains as a kid in the late ... A: This is not my area of expertise but I'll take a run at it. It looks like there should be 3 wires ... | |
| Fleischmann Locomotive and tender | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a fleischmann locomotive with attached tender - 00 guage I think runs on a Hornby 00 guage ... A: Sorry for the delay. I was waiting to hear from a source with info about your loco. Here is what a ... | |
| N Scale Engines | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a box of trains from the 70's - I have documented every piece by what I found on each piece ... A: I can not really point to one book and say all you need is in it. Old catalogs are a great reference ... | |
| Fleischmann couplers | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: I purchased the ICE trains made by Fleishman from a train show. Unfortunatly they do not have any ... A: This is a tough one! Spent most of the evening searching myself. Here are some sites that look ... | |
| aurora postage | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: sorry i sent you an email with my old email address this is the one that is active. Can you help me ... A: The info question is too wide ranging for this venue. I could probably write 30+ pages about it. ... | |
| n scale train value | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: I have my n-scale train set from 1969/1970. It is a Bachman F-9 diesel with 4 car setwith ... A: Sadly Bachmann is at the bottom of the food chain for values on your vintage set. Of course ... | |
| att | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I have an ATT train set, any idea what years they were made? Let me know if I can send pics. Thanks ... A: Are you sure it is ATT and not ATI. ATI was American Tortoise Inc and they were the American ... | |
| cleaning track | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: what is good to use on ho track for clean i was told rubbing alcohol is good could you please what ... A: A couple of commercial products are a bright boy, which looks like a large eraser. You just rub the ... | |
| inherited N building | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: I inherited a Postage Stamp building and bridge series "two houses under construction" #4123-125 in ... A: This kit is one of the most common of the 31 available in the Aurora Building and Bridge kit series. ... | |
Model Railroads
Bob Williams
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
My area of knowledge is with the N Scale Aurora Postage Stamp train line that was sold from 1967-1973. I can answer 99% of all questions about this line.
Experience
I have a large collection of these trains and consider myself in the top 3 experts in the country and probably the world.
Education/Credentials
10 years of collecting
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