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 ...
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 ...