Vintage Bachmann
Vintage Bachmann
Brass Model Trains â Extremely Unique
For the ultimate collector “Brass Model Trains†may be the perfect choice. These toy model trains are made of Solid Brass and henceforth have an artistic quality to them. Due to the nature of the material the craftsmanship and uniqueness of the pieces are outstanding. However, there is one slight drawback to the Brass Model Trains, the cost. The old saying “you get what you pay for†is not only fact but also the standard. Brass Model Trains are the “Gold†standard of toy model trains. Prices for these trains range upward to $2000 or more and raises the question of are these trains worth collecting. You are about to find out!
It is hard to say what is more important to a collector, appearance or resale value. Brass Model Trains have both. The quality of material, intricate detailing and overall appearance of these models gives the owner pride in the quality of their collection. Some trains in their natural color almost look as if they were made out of gold and that in turn keeps their resale value extremely high. Due to the craftsmanship, look and cost of these toy model trains they are unique within a unique market. The Model Train collection market is a small niche but to be a niche within a niche makes the Brass Model Trains extremely rare and unique. Collectors like that aspect. The downside of collecting these unique trains is the cost. They can run more than twice the price of a standard composition train. If a collector wants a vintage brass model train he will pay even more than that since they are extremely rare.
Before you begin delving into these beautiful specimens consider the most important element of collecting brass model trains. Think about brass and how time and weather affects it. Now consider the value of your collection and the time and effort that it will require to properly clean, polish and protect your investment. If for some reason you are not able to give your collection enough care it will begin to turn black and on the other extreme, too much polishing will damage the collection. Caring for these pieces of art is a full time endeavor and requires a lot of work.
For many toy model trains enthusiast realism is the key to their entire collection. To the best of my knowledge there has never been a working locomotive that was made out of brass. So as interesting, valuable and decorative as these pieces are they are not typical of a working train and therefore not realistic. What you may want to consider is adding a piece or two of brass model trains to your collection as basically pieces of art to be showcased in you office or home while using a more traditional approach to your toy model Train Collection. Of course this really depend on what your purpose in collecting the trains is all about. Many collectors like to purchase sets and pieces that never leave the box and are displayed and traded like commodities while other are more like me in that they prefer to build lavish model Train Scenery layouts that consist of cities, switching yards, trains stations, mountain, etc. Brass Model Trains are very unique and it really depends on the collector’s personality and intentions of whether these models will be a good fit. To each his own, as they say.
By the way, I own one and it is proudly displayed in my office!
About the Author
Michael Weston is a Model Train Expert with over 25 years of collecting experience and has a free special report that he wants to give to you called “7 Model Train Mistakes To Avoid.†For more information on toy model trains and the special report, visit http://www.modeltrainsexpert.com
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Model RR Trains HO Scale Bachmann cargo 41 wood stock car No 76036 |  |
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Vintage Bachmann 4361 Metroliner Amtrak Train Set Boxed | |
7 Bids | US $41.52 | 53m |
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Vintage Bachmann 4386 Spirit of 76 Train Set Buildings Boxed | |
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A Vintage Bachmann 027 Scale Original Plastic Village N HO Scale Accessories | |
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PLASTICVILLE O S 1630 TELEPHONE POLES NEW IN UNOPENED BOX | |
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US $10.95 | 2h 8m |
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Bachmann Bull Nose Santa Fe 307 Deisel Train Engine | |
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HO SCALE Vintage Bachmann Amtrak 951 Engine WORKING FINE | |
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US $62.00 | 2h 42m |
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Bachmann Union Pacific 866 Deisel Train Engine | |
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BACHMANN HO Scale OPERATING GRAVEL LOADER Snap It Model Kit 45511 NIB NEW Boxed | |
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RARE ROUNDHOUSE LCSE BOXCAR HO KIT AND ATHEARN HO SEABOARD KIT 2 NEW HO KITS | |
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LGB Bachmann big scale accessory street park lamps | |
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Vintage 1950s Plasticville Hospital Kit HS 6 | |
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WRENN MODEL RAILWAYS X2 ROLLING STOCK SAXA SALT BLUE SPOT FISH VAN MINT BOXED | |
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BACHMANN DEWITT CLINTON HO SCALE ELECTRIC TRAIN SET VINTAGE Item 40 130 | |
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Bachmann Santa Fe 350 Deisel Train Engine | |
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Bachmann Dynamis Wireless DCC Digital Control System | |
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N Scale Set of Five Mixed Freight Cars | |
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Bachmann HO Chrome Sante Fe GE U36B Diesel Engine Item No 0633 Lighted | |
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BEC KITS TT GAUGE J11 CLASS LOCO and TENDER fully working | |
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ESANEL TT GAUGE EX 0 6 0 PANNIER TANK LOCO 94XX IN PICTURE BOX | |
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TRIANG TT T183 BRAKE 2nd COACH BROWN CREAM with two packing rings ref K1 | |
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TRIANG TT T184 WR RESTAURANT CAR BROWN CREAM MIB packing rings ref K2 | |
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TRIANG TT T170 BULK ORE WAGON MIB packing ring ref A | |
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2 HO Scale Transformers Life Like Bachmann tracks Lionel track side light | |
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TRIANG TT T170 BULK ORE WAGON MIB packing ring ref B | |
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TRIANG TT T271 ORE WAGON WITH BAUXITE LOAD MIB packing ring ref A | |
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NIB Bachman Consolidated 2 8 0 Santa Fe Steam Locomotive w Tender N Scale | |
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Two NIB Bachman Santa Fe 65’ Lighted Coach 2713 RARE N Scale | |
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US $39.99 | 6h 46m |
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Tyco Westinghouse Major Appliances 50 Billboard Boxcar NIB | |
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Tyco 368 D Shazam Super Hero Boxcar NIB | |
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Vintage HO Scale Bachmann Penn Salt Tanker Model Train Car in Box | |
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Tyco 950 2 United States Steel 50 Flat Car w 2 Magnetic Steel Loads NIB | |
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Vintage HO Scale 6 Pc Bachmann Engine Amtrack Superliner Cars | |
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Lionel 3656 Operating Cattle Car Accessory Complete w Original Boxes 10 Cows | |
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8 sets of vintage figures Merten Bachman | |
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Vintage Bachmann HO Old West Livery Stable Blacksmith Shop 2909 | |
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BACHMANN HO 0 6 0 FOR PARTS N R | |
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new Bachmann plasticville 45532 auto repair shop | |
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Vintage Bachmann Plasticville HO Scale Model Railroad 5 10 45412 Complete | |
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Vintage Plasticville Bachmann HO Scale Model Railroad Drive In Bank Pieces | |
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Rare Vintage Plasticville Church 1600 Lionel O S Scale with Box Complete 1952 | |
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Rare Vintage Plasticville Railroad Signal Bridge Lionel O S Scale w box Complete | |
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Rare Vintage Plasticville Factory MFG Co Lionel O S Scale w box Complete NEW | |
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The Rock consist of hopper by Bachmann and box car by Con Cor in good shape | |
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lighted HO scale train Santa Fe streamline observation passenger car by Mantua | |
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vintage lighted HO scale train Santa Fe streamline coach passenger car by Mantua | |
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BACHMANN HO TRAIN CAR TROPICANA ORANGE JUICE 50 REEFER SILVER SERIES 17947 | |
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vintage HO scale train Santa Fe F 9 AB powered engine dummy B unit by Mantua | |
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BACHMANN HO TRAIN CAR UNION PACIFIC 65263 HOPPER CAR | |
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CSX Dash 8 40C 7592 by Bachmann Spectrum in excellent shape With box | |
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Vintage HO Train Bachmann Union pacific Centennial 6913 Locomotive DDA40X | |
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VINTAGE BACHMANN HO PASSENGER COACH AUTO TRAIN 1252 | |
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BACHMAN PLUS CONRAIL EMD GP35 DIESEL ENGINE IOB | |
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Beautiful Bachmann HO Old Time Central Pacific RR Box Car Excellent Condition | |
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BACHMAN PLUS GREAT NORTHERN EMD GP35 DIESEL ENGINE IOB | |
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BACHMANN HO TRAIN CAR SANTA FE CABOOSE ATSF 3851 | |
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BACHMANN HO TRAIN CAR CANNONBALL EXPRESS HANDCAR NIB | |
0 Bid | US $54.99 | 11h 20m |
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