Finding the value of trains

[glorsul]

I have some Bachmann HO scale model engines that I found in the attic from about 20 years ago or more.  I need to know if they are worth any notable monies before I give them to the grandkids to play with.

I have a Santa Fe Lighted engine with a red nose.
A Union Pacific  engine #866.
An HO Overland 4-8-4 & Tender w/smoke, Union Pacific.
An AT&SF Lighted smoke engine with coal tenderer.
A Union Pacific EMD GP35 Diesel engine #763

Are they valuable in any way?

[ABC]

The steam locomotives are very fragile and are worth some money, the diesel locomotives are negligible and are not worth very much. The Overland 4-8-4 with tender and smoke is worth $40-$60, the AT&SF steam engine is worth about $30, and the other locomotives are worth $5-10 each. Provided that they all run well and are not damaged, this would lower the value some.

[bobwrgt]

Best place to get a true value is to check the ended auctions on Ebay. Just do a search and you can tell what the CURRENT market will pay.

Bob

[Doneldon]

glorsul-

I'm sorry but none of those will make you rich.  Depending on condition the whole lot will probably run $150 to $200 when sold on ebay.  Don't sell them as one parcel, however.  Sell them separately and include several good, focused pictures.

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