77 Collectable Model Trains: Collecting Trains: When was it made?
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This article is from the Model Trains FAQ, by Christopher D Coleman with numerous contributions by others.
77 Collectable Model Trains: Collecting Trains: When was it made?
Determining when a given piece was manufactured is a field of study in
its own right. The easiest way for the amature is to buy a guide to
your brand and era of trains. Looking up the number on the piece will
usually give you a value and a range of production dates. The more
in-depth guides will give information on variations in the products
design, such as color, construction, and errors, which will allow you
to pin down your item's date. Pick up a Greenberg or TM price guide.
They cost about $10-20.
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