Places to sell them include eBay, Craigslist and through local train clubs (many towns have them, though you may have to do a search on the Internet to locate them). Hi JML Schmidt - One way to gauge market value is to check eBay - there are always lots of Thomas trains for sale there - both new and collectible. you are welcome to e-mail me at I also love sharing pictures of my collection if anyone is interested.Ĭharlotte Gerber (author) from upstate New York on November 25, 2011: I am always interested in purchasing trains. I know it's at least 8 years old, other than that- I'm not sure how to tell which year it came out. Mine is in way better shape, so I'm interested in it's value. I checked ebay and they are going for over $100. How do I know what year my train is from? I have a Henrietta that someone wanted to buy. Otherwise, eBay tends to be the easiest place to find the Ertl models. However, if you live in Europe, you'll probably still find new Ertl trains at stores that carry the Thomas line. Ertl Trains: The Ertl trains and their special track are becoming scarce.The remote control is easy for small hands to maneuver and (fortunately) difficult to destroy. This train requires several AA batteries in order to operate. Remote Control Trains: These toys typically include the Thomas train along with several cars, which clever children usually fill with their other favorite small toys.The train will then race forward by itself for several feet. All the child has to do is hold the train on the floor and pull it backwards. Pull-Back Trains: These models were designed for smaller children.Many of the older battery-operated Thomas trains require the C batteries, which unfortunately slows them down on the newer tracks, especially if there are lots of hills on the track. The types of batteries required range from AA to C, depending upon when the toy was made. They are slightly less expensive than their wooden counterparts and will require batteries to operate. Battery-Powered Trains: The battery-powered models are also easy to find at your favorite toy store.They're built to stand up to a lot of punishment, which may also be the reason they'll last long enough to be handed down generation to generation (or collected just for the fun of it). They are hefty, but they'll fit perfectly in the hands of your favorite toddler. They can be found in single, double, and triple packs. T ake Along Trains: These are easy to come by, and they're much less expensive than their wooden counterparts.These are pretty easy to locate online and in your favorite toy stores. They range in price brand new from $11 (USD) to about $32, depending on how many trains are in the package. Wooden Trains:These are probably the most popular Thomas trains to collect, due in part to their nostalgia.
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