Type Private
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Key people Howard Hitchcock, President
Products Model trains
Revenue US$62 million (2006)
Owner Guggenheim Partners 80% Neil Young 20%
Are Lionel trains still valuable?
Lionel trains' value varies depending on design, materials, and era. At auction, Lionel train sets, pieces, and accessories can sell for a few hundred dollars or for a few thousand dollars, depending on the rarity and condition of the piece. Lionel collectors tend to have a lifelong passion for model railroading.13 Mar 2019
Does Lionel still make train sets?
Lionel's Electric Train sets come in various sizes and scales. Our most popular brand is our Ready to Run sets also knows as O-gauge. Electric trains are also made in S-Gauge and HO-gauge.
How much is a 1957 Lionel train worth?
At auction, this set would probably sell for, depending on how well it could clean up, between $7,000 and $9,000.
How much is a 1935 Lionel train set worth?
These are not rare cars, but this is a great engine. And the whole set together would easily bring $2,500 to $3,000 at auction.
How do I sell my old Lionel trains?
- Sell Your Trains Yourself At Train Shows. Price Received. Effort.
- Sell Your Trains Yourself On eBay. Price Received. Effort.
- Sell Your Trains Using a Live Auction House. Price Received. Effort.
- Sell Your Trains Through an Online Auction Service. Price Received.
- Sell Your Trains To A Train Dealer or a Single Buyer. Price Received.
What is a 1958 Lionel train set worth?
$75-125 (represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking prices may vary).13 Oct 2019
What is the most valuable model train?
Worth a staggering £10million (€15million), Miniatur Wunderland in Germany is by far the biggest and most expensive model railway in the world.12 Nov 2020
What is the oldest Lionel train?
The Electric Express
Where is the best place to sell old Lionel trains?
Another popular place is eBay which is an auction site and quite extensive but comes with costs associated with selling them. There are also national auction companies that specialize in selling trains. They typically advertise their auctions in magazines such as Classic Toy Trains and O Gauge Railroading.
Are old Lionel trains worth anything?
Lionel trains' value varies depending on design, materials, and era. At auction, Lionel train sets, pieces, and accessories can sell for a few hundred dollars or for a few thousand dollars, depending on the rarity and condition of the piece. “Buyers truly want all-original trains that have never been tampered with.13 Mar 2019