collectible

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...

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...

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...