Model train identification please?

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Hello, I'm new here and have been trying to figure out what these trains are, and have had no luck on the internet. I dug these out of my closet, I used to play with them years ago and want to sell them now.

The first one says Union Pacific, with the numbers 9375 on the sides and front, and on the bottom says Spectrum by Bachmann, Made in China. There are no other markings. It's powered by 12 wheels and is fairly long. It seems to be missing mabye horns on the top, and some railings on the front and back. Pictures are below. Sorry for the rotation, I don't know what happened.

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The second is a red and grey train with the name Burlington on the side. It has the number 153 on either side, and a tiny plaque that says Burlington Route above the number. It is powered by 8 wheels, and seems to be missing something on top where there is a dot of superglue, (Dad probably tried to fix something).

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It would be such a big help if someone here could identify and possibly give me a current street value on these trains, Thanks alot.

Also, the reason I posted in this section is because I looked up some information online and it seems these are "HO", but I may be wrong. If this isn't the correct section could a moderator please relocate, and sorry for the picture quality, it was taken with my cell phone. Thanks.
 
The Union Pacific is a GE 8-40CW made by Bachmann in their Spectrum series. Because of its age I am guessing it is not DCC. In its present condition it's worth about $20.00 if it runs OK. The Burlington is either a GE U28B or U30B or U33B made by Athearn in their Blue Box series. I didn't research it and they are very similar. Again I would say not DCC. It is also worth about $20.00. By the way the clear headlight lens on the front and rear should be mounted inside the body.
 
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