RAILROAD SIGNALS of the U.S.

 

 

Todd's Railfan Guide to
Prices of Railroadiana
and Other Stuff

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I am always getting emails asking me what something costs. 
As much as I would like to be an expert on all things railroad or railroad signal related, I am not, and don't have a clue!

Unlike other "antiques" you might see on the Antique Road Show, railroadiana is a much more fluid market depending on the interest of a certain item at the time it is offered for sale.  There is also the "relative" value of an item depending on someone's sense of historical value, for instance, there was once a simple 3 aspect color light signal for sale on Ebay maybe 10 years ago.  The starting price was $1500 because the seller felt it was worth way more that the real street value because he claimed it came from a specific station.  The first time he listed the signal, he did not even include a photo of the signal.  The second time he listed the signal, because it obviously did not sell the first time around, he at least included a photo, but still had it listed for $1500.  It did not sell the second time around either.  I never followed the auctions to see if he ever offered it again, but obviously, the market is very, very small for a signal collector looking for a signal from a specific depot.

With that said, I present a collection of sales/ads that I have come across to give the reader some idea of what you can expect to pay.  The first batch (1-62) come from the Discover Live Steam website.

Some of the prices for this stuff I feel are good, some I feel are excessive... it all depends on what you think something is worth, and how much you are willing to pay for something you either want, or really, really must have.  A few years ago on EBay, a late 1800's Banjo type signal sold for $18,000!!! Wow!

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Pictures are always needed if anyone feels inclined to take 'em, send 'em, and share 'em, or if you have something to add or correct.... credit is always given! Contact info is here



$250

 


$125

 


$1500

 


$395

 


$700

 


$350

  


$150

  


An  $350

 


$1700

 


$300

 


$200

 


$160

 


$250

 

 


 

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