As a collector of pre and post war Lionels I was fascinated by the possibility of operating antique locomotives on a layout that could also operate modern locomotives controlled by digital command systems. As...
After you have spent some time trolling for trains in the marketplace you generally reach a point where you must make certain compromises in order to complete, or at least fill out, certain niches in your...
Have you ever wondered where some of the accessories in early Lionel Catalogues came from? Back in the early days (pre 1918) toy train production concentrated on locomotives, rolling stock, track,...
As a long time collector and dealer of toy trains I can say for a fact all price guides are worthless. The truth is the guides are written to sell books. There has been some speculation for decades about...
When purchasing vintage Lionel or Marx cardboard set boxes, make sure you tell the seller that the box is worth money, not just the trains it holds inside! This is especially true if the auctioneer lacks...
I have a few suggestions on how to list (and what to look for when buying) collectable Lionel trains on E-bay. I am a collector myself and these are the things collectors want to know to make a decision as to...
Now that you have tasted the fruits of eBay as a bidder you're ready to dust off some of your duplicated or less favored trains and enter the world of selling. Unfortunately, you have second thoughts about...