A model railway collection which cost more than £300,000 to assemble has gone under the hammer. Hundreds of locomotives, carriages and track were passed to Mitchells Auctioneers in Cockermouth ...
A simple toy steam locomotive left a vendor chuffed as it made a hammer price 115 times its top estimate. The £8000 price (plus 18% buyer’s premium inc VAT) was paid for a Marklin HO gauge T 700B with ...
The McKean Family, Owners. JACKSTON TRUST AUCTION: Assorted HO trains & accessories by Athearn; Proto; AHM, Atlas, & Stewart & more. Electrified railroad lanterns, rail king O gauge sets ...
However, you can still find model trains for the 19th century from these manufacturers at swap meets, online auction websites ...
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Rare pieces from the early 20th century can fetch thousands of dollars at auctions, making model train collecting both a passion and an investment for many enthusiasts. What makes model trains so ...