79 Collectable Model Trains: Inventorying: How can I inventory my collection?
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This article is from the Model Trains FAQ, by Christopher D Coleman with numerous contributions by others.
79 Collectable Model Trains: Inventorying: How can I inventory my collection?
The simplest way other than just writing it down is to use a price
guide/checklist from the places listed in OTHER SOURCES. On the
computer many use a database program such as Access or Paradox that
can be set up in any way you wish. This has the advantage of being
very flexible and you can make other files for your catalogues or
slide collections with the same program. The disadvantage is if you
want current values you will have to enter them by hand. There are
several pre-made inventory programs. Check with the suppliers in OTHER
SOURCES. Also there is:
Comp-U-Trak
Frank K. Kistner
11062 Delta Circle
Boca Raton, FL 33428
Phone: 561-482-2857
MacTrak
Macintory
3200 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02130
Softrak
If you have FileMaker Pro, try dropping a note to SofTrack
[SofTrack@aol.com]. They have a Model RR inventory template for FM Pro
on the Mac or Windows, $60
Train Tracker
REEF Development Co., Inc.
144 Iler Drive
Middleton, NJ 07748
Phone: 908-706-1500
Toll Free: 800-589-REEF URL:
http://www.bangzoom.com/trainProductFeatures.asp
Trains
Scottsville Business Systems
PO Box 3
Scottsville NY, 14546
Yardmaster
Additional price disks: $19.95. (PreWar, PostWar, Modern Era)
TM Books & Video
New Buffalo, MI 49117
Toll Free: 800-892-2822
The Train Collector's Workbook
The Ashland Group
16 Kings Row
Ashland, MA 01721
Phone: 508-881-6315
Model Railroad Assets
Northstar Software
620-19th Street
Suite 123
Niagra Falls, NY 14301-2226
info@bbs.falls.net
Railbase Professional
Albion Software
URL: http://www.albionsoftware.com/html/railbase.html
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