Trains

HO Scale Diesel Locomotives for Sale: Life-Like, Kato, Bachmann Spectrum

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Life-Like Proto 2000 HO SD9 Great Northern #580 Diesel Locomotive (30041). Step into the golden age of railroading with this brand-new Life-Like Proto 2000 SD9, featuring the iconic Great Northern #580 livery. Known for its precision detailing and smooth performance, this HO scale diesel locomotive is a must-have for serious collectors and layout builders alike. With factory-installed knuckle couplers, crisp paintwork, and prototypical road number, it’s ready to roll straight from the box. Whether you’re expanding your Great Northern fleet or showcasing a standout piece, this SD9 delivers heritage and horsepower in one sleek package.

Kato HO EMD SD45 Diesel Locomotive SP Unnumbered (37-1715) – DCC Ready. For those who demand power and flexibility, the Kato EMD SD45 in Southern Pacific colors is a top-tier choice. This brand-new HO scale model comes DCC-ready, allowing for easy digital upgrades to match your layout’s tech. Its unnumbered shell gives you the freedom to customize road numbers for prototypical accuracy or fleet expansion. With Kato’s legendary drive mechanism and crisp detailing, this SD45 offers smooth operation and visual impact — perfect for SP fans or anyone seeking a high-performance diesel workhorse

Bachmann Spectrum HO GE 44-Ton Switcher PRR #9337 Diesel Locomotive (80018). Compact, reliable, and full of character — this lightly used Bachmann Spectrum GE 44-Ton Switcher brings Pennsylvania Railroad charm to your yard or industrial scenes. Featuring road number 9337, this HO scale loco is ideal for tight-radius switching and shortline operations. The Spectrum series is known for its quality construction and smooth motor performance, and this unit is no exception. Whether you’re modeling PRR or just need a versatile switcher with vintage appeal, this 44-tonner is ready to get to work.

1958 Original Postwar Athearn Lionel HO 5711 Virginian Rectifier Set

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We recently sold this lovely Lionel Train Set. Here is some fascinating history of how Lionel got into the HO Business for a while. These are now rare and very collectible.

Lionel in the 1950s
During the 1950s, the Lionel Corporation stood as the dominant name in American model railroading. Its O and O27 gauge trains symbolized the postwar era’s fascination with technology and motion, appearing in department store displays and under countless Christmas trees. By the latter part of the decade, as the HO scale gained popularity for its compact size and increasing realism, Lionel sought entry into this growing market. Rather than invest immediately in new tooling, Lionel contracted with established HO manufacturers to produce trains bearing the Lionel name. This effort marked a brief but noteworthy diversification in Lionel’s production history, reflecting both market adaptation and experimentation.

Lionel No. 5711 “Virginian” HO Freight Set (1958)
The Lionel No. 5711 “Virginian” HO Freight Set was introduced in 1958 and represents one of the earliest HO offerings produced for Lionel by Athearn of Compton, California. The set included a Virginian diesel switcher finished in yellow and blue, accompanied by a consist of Athearn freight cars and a matching caboose. Components were manufactured by Athearn, while Lionel supplied packaging, marketing, and distribution through its dealer network. Production was limited to a short period, as Lionel soon moved HO manufacturing to other contractors. Surviving examples of the 5711 set are of particular interest to collectors, as they illustrate Lionel’s brief collaboration with Athearn and its attempt to establish a presence in the competitive HO scale market of the late 1950s. Other Electric Trains are available in our eBay Store Connectibles

Vintage ATLAS HO Scale 8125 Susquehanna RS-1 Diesel Never Run with Box NOS Train

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Atlas HO Engine
Atalas HO Engine

An amazing find – a huge lot of New Old Stock of MDC / Roadhouse, Athearn and Atlas HO Engines, Passenger and Freight Cars.  Shown here is a ATLAS HO Scale 8125 Susquehanna RS-1 Diesel Engine.  It has Atlas HO EngineNever been Run with Excellent Original Box. The locomotive is complete with all parts, original instruction sheets and excellent or better original box.  A great collection to review at our eBay Store Connectibles.

Bachmann HO Train GP35 Canadian Pacific Rail CP 5003 DCC ONBOARD 60709

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Bachmann CP Rail

We are selling a nice lot of HO Model Train Locomotives.  Pictured here is the Bachmann HO Train Canadian Pacific CP Rail 5003 DCC ONBOARD 60709.  These engines are used but seem to have had very light usage and are therefore in very good to excellent condition.  Please see the entire collection in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Liliput Bachmann HO BR 01 1078 DR Epoche II Locomotive & Artitec HO 752 4-6-0 Steam Locomotive

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LiliputWe have just acquired an interesting assortment of O and HO Scale Train Cars and Engines from a variety of Manufactures.

Pictured on the left is a very hard to find Liliput Bachmann HO BR 01 1078 DR Locomotive and Tender. A great looking engine and tender that looks as if it has never been run.  This is truly a beautiful HO locomotive.

Artitec HO Gauge 752

Also pictured to the right is a very hard to find high end Artitec HO 752 4-6-0 Steam artitecLocomotive and Tender Apple Green SS 700 NS 3700. This is a very detailed and well built locomotive in very good condition.  In addition we have many more “O” and “HO” gauge items in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Lionel Prewar Standard Gauge 318 Train Set with Three Train Cars Execellent

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lionel 318Pictured here is a very nice restored Two Tone Brown Standard Gauge Lionel 318 Engine and a set of Three Matching Cars.  All the cars and the engine have the TCA Restoration sticker attached to the bottom.

Included in the Set:

  • Lionel Engine 318
  • Lionel Lines  – 309 Pullman
  • Lionel Lines  – 310 Railway Mail with Sliding Doors
  • Lionel Lines  – 312 Observation

This set is in very nice restored condition and has not been tested.

This and other Lionel trains are available in our ebay store connectibles.

Lionel 318 2

Lionel 1934 Set 259E Locomotive 2 607 Pullmans 1 608 Observation 257t Cars C6-7

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Train setPictured here is a very nice (C6-7) 1934 Prewar Lionel Train Set with the 259E Locomotive showing light to moderate play-wear. 

Set consists of:

  • Steam Engine 259E
  • Matching Tender 257t
  • 2 Pullman Cars – 607
  • 1 Observation Car – 608

A great early set to start a hobby with or a nice addition to an ongoing collection.

These and other trains are available in our ebay store connectibles.

Lionel Reading Lines GP-30 Odyssey Diesel Locomotive 6-28216 & New York Central Odyssey GP-30 Diesel Locomotive model 6-28850

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We recently found several new Lionel Diesel Locomotives that we can make available to you.  Pictured on the left is a Lionel Reading Lines GP-30 Odyssey Diesel Locomotive model 6-28216.  This great locomotive comes complete with the original manual and box.

Pictured on the right is a great looking Lionel New York Central Odyssey GP-30 Diesel Locomotive model 6-28850.  Both of these great locomotives include the following:

 

  •     Trainmaster Command Control Equipped.
  •     Odyssey System for Speed Control with On/Off Switch.
  •     Two Powerful Maintenance Free Motors.
  •     Railsounds with Crewtalk and Towercom.
  •     Directional Lighting.
  •     Electrocouplers.

These great engines are available at our eBay store connectibles.


Lionel Post-War 736 2-8-4 Berkshire Engine w/Tender 2046W

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Lionel Engine and Tender

Pictured here is a  Lionel Post-War #736 2-4-8 Berkshire Engine with a 2046W Tender.  The engine and tender are in very good condition and come with their original boxes.  The boxes show wear and the tender box has one end completely without flap.  The engine could use a good cleaning after years of storage.

I have included many photos in our eBay Store listing so that you can inspect the condition very closely.  This is a great looking classic Lionel train, great for any collector.  See this, and many other collectible items in our eBay store connectibles.

LBG Locomotive Engine 2010 & 2080D G Scale

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Your Treasure Hunters were on the prowl in Massachusetts this past weekend, where we found some great new items.  Pictured here are two LGB G Scale Locomotive Engines, the model 2010 and the model 2080D. These large scale trains are made in Germany and are in excellent condition and have their original boxes. We also picked up eight train cars to go with the engines. I love it, when long time collectors decide to liquidate some of their inventory.

Lehmann Gross Bahn (LGB) is largely responsible for the popularity of “garden railroad models” in Europe. These trains are so well built that they withstand outside weather. Wikipedia has a great article discussing the history of LGB.  A great read if you are interested in the G Scale trains.  Please check out these great trains at connectibles.