Old Trains and Traveller Magazines

[Harry O]

I have just discovered a number of TRAINS and Traveller editions dating from the 1950s. Have they any value?

[DSchmitt]

Do you mean Trains and Travel Magazine which is what Kalmbach called Trains Magazine in 1952-53?  Temporary name change. 

[Harry O]

Thanks for your reply. I will see if anybody wants them here in South Africa, otherwise they will go to the recycle bin. If anybody wants them for free, they can have them if they pay the transportation charges.

[seppburgh2]

Just an idea.  If there is a nearby nusing home, you can give it to them for the residents to read.  Another is when you go to the doctor's office or barbra shop, leave a copy or two behind.  I read several car magazines a month and leave copies behind, less mailing label.  

[RME]

Harry, they have comparable market value to other magazines of that era.  Look at eBay to get an idea of what's being asked per issue; look at concluded auctions to see what actual buyers are interested in paying.

They are certainly worth trying to sell instead of throwing out. 

[Enzoamps]

I second the nursing home idea. I live in an old folks home - we call it a senior apartment - and pictures and stories of trains from the old days would be great for the residents. I pass along my Trains magazines here, and they get read.