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Discussion Boards => HO => Topic started by: Bruce E on August 09, 2012, 10:50:28 AM

Title: ho train set
Post by: Bruce E on August 09, 2012, 10:50:28 AM
I have a Shopko Express ho electric train set new in box from Bachmann. I wonder if someone can tell me something about this item?
Title: Re: ho train set
Post by: Jerrys HO on August 09, 2012, 05:01:39 PM
Bruce you probably know more than most of us since you have the box and instructions. Read the box and instructions.

Jerry
Title: Re: ho train set
Post by: Doneldon on August 10, 2012, 12:37:08 AM
Bruce-

I expect that part of what you want to know is value. The answer is little or nothing. Old trains are worth very little, especially old trains in train sets. They were the cheapest items at the time with the least detail (particularly if compared to today) and the worst operating characteristics. They weren't worth much when new and they are worth a LOT less now. Virtually all of the stories you have heard about someone putting a kid through college or going on a world cruise with the proceeds of the sale of an old train are either myths or lies.
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