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Are Limited Edition LGB sets collectible?

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Very little of what EP Lehmann produced, in the LGB range,  could be considered 'collectable'.  There are some notable examples,  with many from recent production.   The Rio Grande set is from 1987/88 and is generally found in pristine condition.  It was contracted by the American LGB distributor (who later was well known as Polk Model Hobbies - Aristocraft) to commemorate 100 years of EP Lehmann production.  Generally not regarded as a collectable and can be purchased for around same price as any other 20+ year old starter set.Notable collectable items are the limited release handmade locomotives,  #3070/#3071 series coaches, anything from the RhB and Coca-Cola Polar Bear boxcars,  along with some very limited release American oil tankers from the early 2000's.  Being old is not sufficient to guarantee collectability and many items from the late 1960's/early 1970's are generally not highly sought after and prices are generally lower than similar items made in more recent years.  I collect simply because I like to own old LGB.  I do not run my LGB but admire it for its aesthetics and quality.  Occasionally (rarely),  I will do the unthinkable and modify a LGB piece of rolling stock,  but in general leave it as manufactured.  I even source original wheelsets, etc,  to bring it back to factory standard.  To each his own.
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