What's Hot This Year

Upon observing early shopping trends, we were correct that most shoppers would be choosing the less expensive sets this year, in the $200 to $250 range. What we did not predict was the intense level of interest in the tinplate standard gauge and tinplate O gauge sets. These trains are all made of painted metal highlighted with brass, copper, and nickel parts. They are copies of Lionel trains from the 1930's, and each sells for $600 and up. This is a surprise, given the economic uncertainty of the times.