One of our valued readers has a 70 year old train set for sale… Anyone interested?
Jim had this to say about the set…
“I have a train set that is 70 years old. It consists of the engine, tender, plus 6 extra cars and the original transformer. I ran the set on Lionel 027 gauge. My dad bought the set for me when I was 1 year old. Mom always said he had more fun than me, but at one year old my attention span was very short. The transformer says Louis Mark out of New York.
I have no idea how much the set is worth. I would prefer to sell the complete set instead of individual items. The condition of all the items is good with some rust on the bottom of the cars. The electric switching tower, the semephores and the station have very little rust. I think the pictures show the markings and condition of each item. 70 years of exposure will take its toll but the set is in pretty good condition. If a buyer wants to get in touch with me they can call me at 262-784-3049, e-mail me at jturczyn’at’wi.rr.com (replace ‘at’ with @).
The thumbnails below give you an idea of what the train set looks like. if you would like some higher quality photos emailed to you just contact Jim on 262-784-3049, or e-mail at jturczyn’at’wi.rr.com (replace ‘at’ with @).
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Brings back memories. Mine was “wind-up” powered. Not exactly the same. I think the supplied track was O-gauge, but 2-rail, not 3-rail. Of course it would mate with O27.
I’ll let Jim know by e-mail that the maker was Louis Marx, not Mark, so he can do a web search for more info to satisfy his curiosity.
We’re looking for an older model train set to display at Ministers Island. Ministers Island was owned by Sir William Van Horne, the CP railway baron. This post is fairly old, but if you still have the set contact me.
Best,
Sharon
hello,i have a train set that was made in the 40″s,was curious ,if it as valuable.i”ll give you details if you respond back to me,thank you
Hi Tim, send the details and we’ll see if we can help.
Regards
Dan
its american flyer/a.c.gilbert manufacturer..orig.trn boxes dated1940-42. Engine i think is deisel loco.,that actually blows steam,lights etcw/small coal car attached,im sure comes off,if wanted..,plus 4 more green long cars,one is smaller.orig box tore somewhat,transformerw/orig box,track,but no scenery e.g..hses,gas stations etc.trains ,i think are in great shape.would love to have idea of value
How can you tell old the train is?
i have a simular set my dad left me if you can contact me and let me know the range you sold yours at it would be nice . Thanks Gary
looking for to sell it train is over 85 years old it dose work. the engine is a new york central . 5 cars and tracks work
I have an older train set for sale it was my great grandpas, its been sitting in a box since I got it. It includes a steam engine that worked when I put it away. If interested contact me at 920-205-8280 thanks
I think I could live the rest of my life watching the model trains keep passing by.
Hornby train set (ready to run) at least 60 years old. Pack includes: Locomotive, power unit, brake van, steel wagon, goods wagon, 8ft of track.
Let me know if anyone is interested.
I have a old Mars at least 40 years old still world track a little rusty model 50875 would like to sell to collector. I can be reached by e-mail. Thanks and a good day to all.
I have a old Marx train set model 50875 at least 40 years old like to sell. Smoke lights all works last time checked.Great condition track a little rusty. I can be reached by email @ bwbambam@aol.com
I have lots of Lionel Trains, all boxed and stored, since I don’t have much space to display them. In the stuff stored, there are similar freight cars and locomotives to what is shown on this page. Most of what I have was made by Lionel back in the Late 20′s and early 30′s. I still have both 2-rail and 3-rail track for all of it.
The structures, which came with those trains, have largely gone by the way side, and what is left, has largely gotten so dilapidated, that I would not use them on a layout.
I also have S scale, HO scale, and TT scale, and N scale; in cars, loco, track, power systems; with every thing still in storage.
Most of what I have in storage came from buying estates, and then auctioning off what I didn’t want, and storing what I did want.
Some I bought, and some I got as a kid for Xmas. And some I found at Flea Markets, Train Shows, or found at Garage or Yard sales.
And I still go looking for trains, track, and structures every weekend; plus I go to hobby shows and train swap meets.
Some one, one day, will get every thing I got. Not sure who, but who gets it will have the time of their life.
I even have some bench work in storage, with sections already built up and scenery, track, buildings added, and every thing wired.
I have a circa 45 year old Hornby train set (ready to run, many parts in original boxes). Pack includes: three locomotives (steam industrial ‘Polly -9′; steam ‘Britannia’ with Crew; diesel electric Co-Co English type 3; two power units (Westminster & Barclay), 3 Pullman passenger (1st class, 2nd coach); three wagons (Murgatroyds’ Bogie Chlorine Tank; CGTX-20044 CN; Cable Drum), six vans (B.R. Ventilated Van (4); Utility Van with 12 opening doors; W.R. Brake van), three Lineside Huts; two Station Sets; four Buffer Stops; Track Level Crossing; Trackside Fencing; several feet of various super 4 track; two catelogs (Tri-ang/Hornby Model Railways 12th & 16th Edition), Track Plans Book for Super 4 Track, and even the Shell Lubricating Oil, Specially for Tri-ang Trains (5cc glass jar, cork lid)!
Please let me know if anyone is interested. It would make a wonderful Christmas present!
fionamcmahon24@hotmail.com