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    Can I Legally Count My Trains as Capital Investments For Tax Purposes in the US?

    Hi there, I'm very new to this forum, so please let me know if I'm unwittingly breaking any rules by posting this. I recently moved into an apartment with enough space to build my first HO scale layout. As soon as I realized that I could build a layout, I began a buying spree on eBay of any...
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    • collectible collector's items taxes train collection
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    New old guy glad to be here...

    I LOVED trains as a kid....now that I've entered my second childhood I've rediscovered my love for them. I'm curious....what's the group-think wisdom on some of the most collectible trains? And secondly, do serious collectors run or display there treasures or keep them sealed in the box? Thanks...
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    Antique Railroad Locomotive Bell

    Hello I recently listed an antique railroad bell, very large brass or bronze one on eBay for sale. I was wondering if anyone might be able to tell me specifically what train it would have been on or if there is a way for me to tell? I have had a few requests asking this and am not sure how to...




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