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What is the value of some old Lionel trains that are not a complete set?
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You need Greenburgs Lionel Trains 1901-2009 price book. there you can look up the price of each item. There are two prices The lower if your item has paint missing or scratchs on it. The higher is for mint items. If your item is pre 1940 it may be metal If so if it is a repaint. its value drops.
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