Fascinating 1900 toy trains for sale on eBay:

nickaix

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November 2008
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Posted by nickaix on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 9:06 AM

Becky, look in the text of the listing--there is a gallery of good photos.

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Penny Trains

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From: Parma Heights Ohio
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Posted by Penny Trains on Monday, January 31, 2011 7:26 PM

I just wish they'd post pics to the auction of the items today rather than an old yellowed photo from when they were new! Wink

Becky

Trains, trains, wonderful trains. The more you get, the more you toot! Big Smile

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nickaix

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November 2008
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Posted by nickaix on Monday, January 31, 2011 11:10 AM

Is it Voltamp? I didn't know what it was when I first saw it (Carlisle and Finch came to mind, but then I saw the 3rd rail).

Really neat items; first time I have even seen good, close photographs of that old style track. And check out that swing bridge! These don't look like homemade pieces to me: I bet they would be worth something to the right person, but ebay is probably not the right venue to find that person--especially not with a 10 grand opening bid!

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ivesboy

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October 2007
From: Northeast
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Posted by ivesboy on Monday, January 31, 2011 3:27 AM

Too bad its an absurd asking price!

The pieces are wonderfully made but IMHO its value is as folk art, and not a toy train. Still can you picture a big Voltamp Interurban running on that!!!

If you are looking for a rare train, ask i might surprise you with an asking price!!! A guy asked if i liked fast track, and i replied i used t-rail. He said eww that old stuff you bolt together???? Ignorance must be bliss!