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Model Trains - Lionel 'O' Gage - Post
War - 1950
Are all old
Lionel toy trains collectible and valuable?
No. Condition is everything with old toy trains. Trains that are well used,
scratched, dented, and/or rusted are generally not considered collectible
although they may have parts or salvage value. Older toy trains that have been
well cared for and not abused may well be collectible. Condition, rarity, and
unpredictable market factors bear on the value of all collectibles, including
toy trains. "Speculating" in this market may be hazardous to your wallet.
From the
Lionel Collectors Club of America
As with my cap gun and yo-yo
collections, I have no interest in collecting unused, mint condition
"collectables". Old toys that show use have character and provenance that
reflect the love they received.
Many of my memories of the early
50's are of my brother struggling to get his Lionel 'O' gage train set to work.
He had the introductory "Scout" set that was most likely built around 1950.
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Lionel 1110 Metal
Steam Engine
With Tender
The 1110 steam locomotive is
frequently referred to as a Scout locomotive. Lionel used the word Scout to
denote its entry-level 027 steam locomotives. Generally speaking, Scout
engines had a 2-4-2 wheel arrangement and were reserved for beginner or
starter sets. These locomotives had few features and could rarely pull more
than a three or four car freight train.
The 1110 ran for four years and has several variations, some of which are
hard to find. Although some variations are harder to locate, prices tend to
be reasonable when found as collector and operator interest remains minimal
in Lionel's Scout locomotives.
This model has an air hole in
the front of the boiler above the headlight. For the early part of 1951, a
small air hole (approximately 1/4" round) exists in the boiler front above
the headlight. These shells are actually leftover 6110 steamer shells
renumbered 1110. This is a hard to find variation.
Good
condition - Value around $25 |
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Lionel Postwar
O27 Gauge #6112 Lionel Gondola
This version
of this gondola was available from 1957 - 1958 and is 8" long x 2" wide x 2"
high. It has a black plastic gondola, and AAR-type trucks with operating
couplers. White heat-stamped lettering includes "LIONEL - 6112". |
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Lionel Metal
Pennsylvania #477618 - Lighted Caboose
Good
Condition - Valued around $5 |
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Useful
Resources
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Authentic
Artifact
Collectors
Association
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Arrowhead Identification Online Database
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