No matter what size of model train collection you have, it’s always fun to look for locomotives for sale. All kinds of options cover the internet, but they can basically be broken down into two basic categories: Steam and Diesel. If you decide to create an entire railroad, then this is an important step in determining the types of options are available for you. Steam engines were used before 1950, Diesel engines primarily used after and there was a transition period where both were on the tracks. As you can see, if you choose a steam engine, you wouldn’t want that in a modern layout or a diesel engine in the civil war era. Finding rare train locomotives for sale online maybe a buyers best option.

Finding Diesel Locomotives for Sale

Diesel locomotives are collector’s dreams.  They are some of the most realistic locomotives ever produced.  Because they are so popular they have become harder and harder to find, especially some of the more popular models. Make sure that before you purchase any diesel locomotive that it is in proper working condition.

Finding Steam Locomotives for Sale

Some of the prewar steam locomotives are very popular with collectors as well as investors.  Prewar trains have become collector’s items which make them very expensive.  Some of the best prewar locomotives are almost impossible to find in great working condition.  In many cases spare parts must be purchased to get the train working and back on the track.

Finding the perfect locomotive for sale can be a daunting task especially when you are looking for one’s that are extremely rare.  The older the locomotive the harder it is to find in working condition.  Hobby sites are a great place to start looking for some of these great locomotives.  Before making a purchase make sure that you research a few sites to find the best locomotive for sale for your budget.

LGB 2076D Loco LGB 2076 Steam Locomotive 99 5001 German Made Train    US $179.99

1886 A Treatise on Locomotive Engine Railroad Railway book Angus Sinclair trains    US $33.99

HALLMARK2008 TOYLAND EXPRESS TRAIN LOCOMOTIVE SICKMAN ORNAMENT    US $24.49

HO SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS LAYOUT ENGINE HUDSON BAY GP 20 LOCOMOTIVE M96855    US $19.36

Vintage Brass Train Locomotive Heavy Bass Wooden Bottom Made In Spain    US $40.00

HALLMARK2010 SANTAS SWEET RIDE 4TH TRAIN LOCOMOTIVE    US $23.49

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Lionel toy trains have been setting the standard for model trains for years. Today model train collecting and building railroads in homes, has been coined the “world’s greatest hobby”. If you are a novice or have been collecting for years, adding a Lionel toy train to your collection will only increase the value and the overall appeal of your railroad. Lionel toy trains come in all sizes and are available for all budgets. Lionel is famous for duplicating actual trains and making them model scale. That is why they’re a favorite in the industry because their attention to detail is extraordinary.

Buying Lionel Electric Toy Trains

Finding the right Lionel toy train is based on preference.  There are so many different kinds of Lionel toy trains that the various options can get overwhelming.  Options include licensed toy trains like the Thomas the Tank Engine sets and the Harry Potter Hogwarts train set.  More realistic trains include ones from the past and present.  The Union Pacific and Santa Fe toy train sets are very realistic and also very popular with model railroaders.

Lionel Toy Train Parts

Once you have a purchased a toy train, you will want to find out where you can purchase spare parts.  Over time gears and parts can wear and replacement parts can be used to keep your Lionel toy train looking new and working properly.  Almost all Lionel toy train parts can be purchased directly from the company.

Electric Lionel train parts can also be purchased at local hobby shops.  Most model train hobby shops have people that work on staff that can help you repair your electric Lionel toy train if something breaks. Having a good local hobby store can prove to be quite helpful when repairing a toy train.

VINTAGE LIONEL NO 310 BILLBOARD SET NEW BOX TOY TRAIN UNUSED SIGNS NAVY CITIES    US $31.00

Lionel Trainmaster Type Z 250 Watt Transformer 115 Volts 60 Cycles TRAIN    US $26.65

HALLMARK2007LIONELFREEDOM TRAINSET OF 3    US $32.49

Lionel train Super O Bus Bar clip bag 100    US $45.00

Lionel Train Super O set of 8 Straight 12 curved    US $19.99

HALLMARK2008 LIONEL TRAINS HOLIDAY RAILROAD ORNAMENT    US $22.49

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Lionel train price guides are literally floating all over the internet. If you are looking to sell your Lionel collection, or maybe came across some old trains in a garage sale, there are a couple things to consider first before even looking at a price guide. First of all, you’ll want to find a buyer. Buyers come in all shapes and sizes, but to get the fairest price, you’ll want to deal with a real Lionel collector. The next thing you will want to do is see what your train is worth by adhering to the strict guidelines provided by the Train Collectors Association. Once those two steps are complete, refer to your Lionel pricing guide and happy selling.

Lionel Train Values

The best way to find out what your Lionel train is worth is buying doing some research.  T rain set is really worth what someone is willing to pay for it.  Scarcity and condition are also very important when trying to determine the value of any train or locomotive.

First we will discuss condition.  Here are some questions that you should ask yourself to help you determine what condition the train is in.

• Is the Lionel train working?
• Does the Lionel train have all the parts and accessories that it came with?
• Do you have the original box?
• Are all the parts of the train in good working condition?

All of these questions will help you decide what condition you Lionel train set are in.

Online Site Comparison

Online websites like Ebay.com have information which can help you determine the value of your Lionel model train set.  On Ebay, users can click on completed auctions to see what previous items have sold for.  This information can be very valuable. In many cases this can serve better than a Lionel train price guide as it more up to date than catalogs or books that have been printed prior to 30 days ago.

VINTAGE LIONEL NO 310 BILLBOARD SET NEW BOX TOY TRAIN UNUSED SIGNS NAVY CITIES    US $31.00

Lionel Trainmaster Type Z 250 Watt Transformer 115 Volts 60 Cycles TRAIN    US $26.65

HALLMARK2007LIONELFREEDOM TRAINSET OF 3    US $32.49

Lionel train Super O Bus Bar clip bag 100    US $45.00

Lionel Train Super O set of 8 Straight 12 curved    US $19.99

HALLMARK2008 LIONEL TRAINS HOLIDAY RAILROAD ORNAMENT    US $22.49

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Micro Trains are a fascinating attempt at taking a life size train with all its bells and whistles scaled down to a train that will fit into your hand. A Micro Train is created with TLC to produce and manufacture the intricacies of a real life train. It doesn’t matter the size of your space, you can be sure to fit a Micro train into it. The only downside to owning a micro train is they are so small that you won’t be able to decal or detail the train. These trains are also not made with small children in mind due to the smaller pieces that can become a safety hazard.

Buying Micro Trains

Most Micro train sets are N Scale and Z scale.  These trains are not as easy to find as HO scale train sets.  Some of the best places to find these micro trains are online.  There are various websites that sell N Scale and Z scale model railroad trains and accessories.

If you are looking to buy discount micro trains you will want to try looking for them on sites like Ebay.com and Amazon.com.  Ebay has various dealers that offer Z scale and N scale micro trains from all manufacturers.  Many of these train sets can be purchased at discounted prices.  Used train sets can also be purchased on Amazon.  Buyers should just make sure that the micro train is in good working condition before they make a purchase.

Companies that Sell Micro Trains

Here is a list of some of the best N scale and Z scale model train manufacturers.  These companies have all been around for awhile and are some of the best in the hobby.

• Lionel
• Bachmann
• Atlas
• Walthers

N scale MICRO TRAINS 50 Double opening door boxcar KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN New    US $17.99

N scale MICRO TRAINS 40 opening door boxcar CANADIAN NATIONAL road 52198 New    US $17.99

N scale MICRO TRAINS 40 opening door boxcar UNION PACIFIC road 100744 New    US $17.99

N scale MICRO TRAINS 40 opening door boxcar CENTRAL of GEORGIA 40247 New    US $17.99

N scale MICRO TRAINS 40 opening door boxcar NORFOLK and WESTERN 53045 New    US $17.99

TOMIX 92704 Powered Shinkansen bullet train 0 type 6 car set Tokyo Japan N scale    US $139.00

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Lionel O gauge trains were masters of the modern train marketplace up until the 1950’s. The O gauge train is 1/48^th of the size of an actual train and due to its larger size makes it a favorite for model enthusiasts who like to decal and add detail to their trains. Lionel’s history makes them a favorite among hobbyists as well because they have always made good trains.

It is also important to remember before constructing your railroad that you have at least an 8’x16’ space because these are larger model trains. Lionel O gauge trains never disappoint and have fans devoted to them, including rocker Neil Young who has his own Lionel model train collection.

Popular Lionel O Gauge Train Sets

Almost all Lionel O scale train sets can be delightful addition for any model railroad.  With that being said some train sets are more popular than others.  Here is a list that we have compiled of the best O Gauge train sets produced by Lionel.

• Polar Express O Gauge Train Set
• Lionel North Pole Central Freight O Gauge Train Set
• Harry Potter Hogwarts Express O Gauge Train Set
• Lionel Thomas & Friends O Gauge Train Set
• Lionel Area 51 O Scale Train Set
• Pennsylvania Flyer Freight Train Set

These are just a few of the most popular O Gauge trains.  You can find more model train sets online.  Lionel has created some of the best O scale train sets of all-time and hobbyists have showed their appreciation by buying them over  the competition.

RARE ORIGINAL VINTAGE 2046W WHISTLE TENDER O GAUGE TRAIN COAL CAR    US $41.23

2 RARE ORIGINAL VINTAGE LIONEL NYC 6462 NEW YORK 3620 SEARCH O GAUGE TRAIN CAR    US $19.99

MTH Z 750 O GAUGE TOY TRAIN TRANSFORMER WITH RAILKING CONTROLLER SET MORE POWER    US $37.95

2 RARE ORIGINAL VINTAGE LIONEL NYC 1590 NEW YORK SP2357 O GAUGE TRAIN CAR    US $19.99

2 RARE EARLY VINTAGE LIONEL MAPLEWOOD 2421 CHATHAM 2422 O GAUGE TRAIN CAR    US $17.99

Lionel Penn Flyer O Gauge Ready To Run Freight Train Set EXCELLENT    US $73.00

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K-line is a brand of train that will leave enthusiasts wanting more. However, K-line trains can be hard to find in today’s marketplace especially at prices they are worth paying. Since K-line trains can be worth a lot of money, collectors are willing to pay large amounts of money to purchase them. Sellers know this and will charge an arm and a leg.  Be very careful when you are dealing with sellers that they are reputable and won’t overcharge you for your k-line train. Simply going to a website that sells them can be risky. Be sure to shop around until you find something that is reasonable.

K-Line Electric Trains

K-Line trains are a brand name of O scale, Scale, and G Scale model train locomotives.  Some of the most popular K-Line trains are still very popular with investors as well as hobbyists.   Here is a list of some of the most popular K-Line trains of all-time.

• K-Line Pacific 4-6-2 Locomotive
• K-Line O Gauge B & O Pacific Steam Engine (Produced in 1999)
• K-Line O Gauge MKT Texas Special Alco ( produced in 1995)
• K-Line G Gauge Army GP Diesel (Produced in 2004)

Lionel K-Line Trains

After K-Line had financial issues they were purchased by Lionel Trains LLC.  Lionel has increased the product line offering new trains to the public.  Some of the newest Lionel K-Line trains are great collectibles as well as wonder train sets.  Lionel has limited the production of these unique trains which has caused even more demand.

k line train GS 4 TCA edition    US $575.00

K LINE SUPER STORE DEALER BOXCAR HOLLASHS TRAINS TAMPA FLORIDA VERY RARE    US $70.00

K LINE TRAINS 1994 CAMPBELL’S KIDS SOUP 90TH BIRTHDAY BOXCAR    US $19.99

K LINE SOUTHERN CLASSIC CABOOSE WITH DIE CAST SPRUNG TRUCKS O GAUGE TRAIN CR    US $15.95

K LINE DIE CAST SCALE DLW HOPPERS 3ea START YOUR OWN COAL TRAIN C8 NO BOXES    US $86.99

K LINE DIE CAST SCALE PRR HOPPERS 3ea START YOUR OWN COAL TRAIN C8 NO BOXES    US $86.99

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HO scale vehicles will substantially enhance your layout for your model train. Similar to the HO train, these vehicles are 1/87^th the size of an actual vehicle. HO scale vehicles come in all types and models. No matter what your theme and setting is for your model train, you can find an HO scale vehicle to fit your needs. The detail in which these are crafted is most remarkable.

Depending on the size of your layout, you can purchase your HO scale vehicles on a variety of different budgets.  Basic vehicle models will be less expensive, and the vehicles with more detail, will be more expensive.

Types of HO Scale Vehicles for your Train Set

There are hundreds, if not thousands of choices that almost every model railroader has when it comes to vehicles.  Items can be purchased online and through catalogs.  Before making a purchase the railroad engineer should first decide which time frame or era they would like to re-create.  You want to make sure you purchase vehicles that coincide with the era of your choice.  This adds realism to your scene.  Make sure that all the vehicles are HO Scale before buying anything. Here are just a few examples of HO scale vehicles.

• Cars
• Trucks
• Haulers
• Taxis
• Police Cars
• Fire Trucks
• Boat Haulers

Best Places to Buy HO Scale Vehicles

Model train catalogs are a great place to look for HO scale vehicles.  They offer detailed pictures that can make the choices much easier.  Online sites like Ebay and model train sites can also be very helpful.  In some cases buyers can find discount HO scale vehicles.  Used vehicles in premium condition can save you hundreds of dollars and add the same dramatic effect to a scene that you are looking for.

HO Scale Walthers REA GACX Wood Reefer 2 pack w GSC Truck    US $27.00

HO SCALE 1941 47 Chevrolet 2 Ton Truck with Dump Body by Sylvan Kit V 112    US $19.49

HO SCALE 1938 39 Ford COE Beverage Truck by Sylvan Kit V 108    US $19.49

HO SCALE 1941 47 Ford COE Beverage Truck by Sylvan Kit V 109    US $19.49

HO SCALE 1937 41 International REA Delivery Truck by Sylvan Kit V 150    US $18.49

HO SCALE 1948 53 GMC 620 Dump Truck by Sylvan Scale Models Kit V 027    US $19.49

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There are plenty of different possibilities when it comes to HO scale train layouts. Everything you do in your HO scale train layout will center on your theme. When choosing a theme, consider the following; era, setting and operating style. BY era, we mean what type of HO model will you have; steam, diesel, or both. Steam engines were pre-1950’s, Diesel engines were post 1950, and they were both used in a transitional period.

After your era is chosen, you’ll determine your setting such as Rocky Mountains or western town. Operating style is defined as what you like to do the most. Any great theme for your HO scale train layout will revolve around your operating style.

Scenery for your Themed HO Scale Layout

Once you have decided on a theme or era for your train layout it’s time to decide what scenery is perfect for you.  Just like picking a theme you will have to decide which elements you would like to add based on the weather for your scene.  If the scene is set for the winter you will want to purchase items that give the realism of snow and ice. If your scene is set to take place during the summer seasons you may want to add scenery that shows elements that are a little dried up by the sun. Almost every season can be replicated for your HO scale train layout.

Accessories for your HO Scale Train Layout

Once you have picked a theme and a season you will want to add accessories to your HO scale layout to make it pop. Take your time to browse accessories for you model railroad online.  Catalogs can be another great place to look for the perfect accessories for your layout.  Adding the right elements can make the difference between a good layout and a great one.

Vintage HO Scale Amtrak Diesel Train Set    US $79.99

FREIGHT RUNNER TRAIN SET HO SCALE UNUSED IN UNOPENED BOX    US $99.95

HO SCALE ALL BRASS TRAIN TRACK CLEANERS TOTAL OF THREE    US $42.89

HO SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS LAYOUT ENGINE HUDSON BAY GP 20 LOCOMOTIVE M96855    US $19.36

KTM KATSUMI HO SCALE MODEL TRAIN TRACK 16 CURVE PIECES IN ORIGINAL BOX    US $19.99

Athearn Napa Valley RR Wine Train Set of 5 Freight cars HO scale    US $69.99

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HO scale model trains arguably allow for the most creative of layouts compared to other trains. The H stands for Half and the O is for O gauge train. The HO scale model train is half the size of the O gauge train. Due to the size of the smaller HO model train, it allows the user more flexibility and freedom when designing its artistic layout. Based on research the HO model train is preferred by more than 60% of model train hobbyists. Since the HO has such a high demand in the marketplace, you can almost create any layout or design you want from your imagination.

Buying HO Scale Model Train Sets

There are many different places to find HO model train sets.  You can buy new and used train sets depending on your budget.  The key to buying a quality train set is research.  Places like Ebay and Craig’s list can be great places to find discount HO scale train sets.  Buyers should email buyers for quality pictures and ask for money back guarantees before purchasing items that are used.  Buying used can save buyers a lot of money but only if the trains are in good working condition.

List of Companies that Sell HO Scale Model Train Sets

There are more than a handful of companies that produce HO scale train sets.  If you are looking for a new one you will want to consider buying from the one’s we have listed below.  They offer some great pricing and wonderful accessories for any HO scale train set.

• Lionel
• Bachmann
• Atlas
• Athearn
• American Flyer

HO Scale Model Train Layouts

HO scale train layouts can be very difficult to manage if they are not planned a head of time.  There are some great HO scale layout books available on Amazon.  These books can be very helpful when it comes to planning your model railroad.

Vintage HO Scale Amtrak Diesel Train Set    US $79.99

FREIGHT RUNNER TRAIN SET HO SCALE UNUSED IN UNOPENED BOX    US $99.95

HO SCALE ALL BRASS TRAIN TRACK CLEANERS TOTAL OF THREE    US $42.89

HO SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS LAYOUT ENGINE HUDSON BAY GP 20 LOCOMOTIVE M96855    US $19.36

KTM KATSUMI HO SCALE MODEL TRAIN TRACK 16 CURVE PIECES IN ORIGINAL BOX    US $19.99

Athearn Napa Valley RR Wine Train Set of 5 Freight cars HO scale    US $69.99

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Every kid looks forward to getting his first Christmas train set. Christmas train sets are as much a tradition during the holiday season as decorations and Christmas trees. There are literally thousands of Christmas train sets from which to choose in buying just the right Christmas train set can be a daunting challenge. Depending on your budget, you can spend very little money or you can spend a significant amount. Entry-level train sets are normally very inexpensive and very popular as gifts for Christmas morning. The great thing about Christmas train sets is that you can build onto them as time goes by. That's the best part of model trains.

Christmas Tree Train Sets

Nothing can open a child’s imagination like a Christmas Tree Train Set. Christmas tree train sets have been around for many years and have helped decorate many homes at during the holidays. With each passing year new models are made available for a variety of budgets. However, Christmas tree train sets aren’t necessarily designed just for children. A Christmas tree train set can be entertainment for the whole family. MY grandfather gave me my first Christmas tree train set as a child and along came the anticipation each year to put my Christmas tree train set together. Christmas tree train sets can create a tradition the whole family can enjoy.

BNSF LMT ED CHRISTMAS TRAIN RARE ES44DC FOX VALLEY MIB NEW MINT N 7236 SWOOSH    US $102.50

HALLMARK2008 HOME FOR CHRISTMAS ILL BE LIGHTS TRAIN SOUNDMAGIC ORNAMENT    US $89.49

Rudolph Misfit Toys Christmas Town Express Train NEW    US $499.99

HALLMARK VINTAGE CHRISTMAS CARD HOLDER TRAIN UNUSED MIP    US $19.99

MTH CHRISTMAS 1997 BOXCAR O GAUGE TRAIN CAR DIE CAST TRUCKS LN TO COLLECT LOOK    US $21.25

Christmas Train by David Baldacci 2004 Unabridged Co    US $19.99

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