The item number on the box is 8782.
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The item number on the box is 8782.
<blockquote> The item number on the box is 8782.</blockquote>Cool, but what about a copyright date?<br><br>Thanks.<br>
I can't find any date on the inner box, there may be something on the paperwork inside, however the set is unopened.
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/LIFE-LIKE-LIMITED-EDITION-COLLECTIBLE-TRAIN-HO_W0QQitemZ140325806918QQcmdZViewItemQQptZModel_RR_Trains?hash=item20ac11e346&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A3%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50">http://cgi.ebay.com/LIFE-...3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50</a><br><br>Sounds like a 'theme-set' that is similar to the one above, but this is no<br>indication if yours is more or less valuable.<br>If I find the exact item, I will post the value of it here.<br>
Here's a Royal Castle set that recently sold on Live Auctioneers ....<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/5832231">http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/5832231</a><br><br>Granted this set was opened, but it sold for only $35 !!!<br><br>This auction site also had one listed - item #486 ....<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.maurerail.com/asp/auctionlist.asp?iano=302">http://www.maurerail.com/asp/auctionlist.asp?iano=302</a><br><br>Again, only selling for $40 .... but check the killer prices on the brass stuff !!! <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/eek.gif" alt="image"><br><br><br>Mark.
<blockquote> but check the killer prices on the brass stuff !!! <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/eek.gif" alt="image"></blockquote><br>I remember when a typical Lambert brass model could be had for,<br>on average, $30, and Soho ran about $40-$60, but this was back in<br>1975.<br>Today's stuff has all the detail goodies, but ya pay for it.<br>Keep in mind that your brass models were made in limited quantities, and<br>may never be made again for a long time. If you have pics of the brass items,<br>post them here as I would like to see them.<br>(not as a buyer, but I might be able to help you find out their value)<br>Good detective work, Mark, thanks.<br><br>
Geeze Larry - Either your memory is getting fuzzy in your old age <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/wink.gif" alt="image"> oryou had some incredible deals in your area !!!<br><br>I dug out a 1975 issue of Model Railroader magazine to peruse the ads .... the only brass I could find for $30 was from a few unheard of brass suppliers (weboth know the quality those were) for a four-wheel bobber caboose or a 20,000 gallon tank car for $30. The cheapest engine I saw was a brass saddle-tank fromSoho for $79. Any of the full-size steam like Mikados, Berkshires or Northerns from the more reputable companies like Samhongsa and PFM were minimum $179 andwent up !<br><br>A friend of mine locally just picked up a pair of brass C-628 diesels and was thrilled at snagging them for $650 each !!! <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/eek.gif" alt="image"><br><br><br>Mark.
I can't help here. I have a pretty big collection of Lionel (pre-War and post-War), along with some modern stuff that runs on Lionel track (O gauge) . MTH,etc. Love the stuff! Neat. The Brass stuff is the high dollar without a doubt.
<blockquote> Geeze Larry - Either your memory is getting fuzzy in your old age <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/wink.gif" alt="image"> or you had some incredible deals in your area !!!</blockquote>Hey Mark,<br><br>I should've clarified that these were typical prices for HO passenger cars, and<br>not locomotives, so sorry about that one. I had a complete 1951 Super Chief<br>in mostly brass, and a few kitbashed pieces. <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/eyes.gif" alt="image"><br>I thought everything in Canada was more expensive anyway?<img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/wink.gif" alt="image"><br>
<blockquote> <strong class="quote-title">FabFaux wrote:</strong> <hr> I thought everything in Canada was more expensive anyway?<img alt="image" src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/wink.gif"><br></blockquote>That was out of an American magazine .... probably double those prices for us poor saps north of the border ! <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/laugh.gif" alt="image"><br><br><br>Mark.<br><br>