=>Dee_Snuts wrote: =>I've recently found 2 boxes of what appear to be complete volumes of Toy =>Train Magazine from the early 50's, as well as numerous timetables, =>magazines, and pamphlets from that era. All were stored flat, in a =>closed box, and appear to be in near mint condition. =>Does anyone know wher i can find information on these items, such as =>worth, collectibility, etc.? I would really appreciate any info. =>----------------------------------------------- =>Perhaps Edward Stucchas Used Railroad Books site might have something =>helpful: =>
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"Toy Trains" is of "historical intesrt" only - ie, it's a good record of the state or MRRing in the 50s, and AFAIK very, ver few people are interested in studying the development of our hobby. :-) OTOH, their articles were aimed at ordinary folk with ordinary skills who had access to a limited range of materials and tools, so one could do worse than use them as guides to "scratchbuilding for beginners."
The railroad related material can't be judged without a list, but be warned that collecting railroadiana is a very much a niche hobby --> verty small market (at least compared to junque, er, sorry, _antiques_.)