Some Old Athearn Trains

[TrainsBeGone]

In 1980 I acquired some Athearn trains in hopes of having my children become interested in them. They didn't. I am hoping to unload these but don't know what they're worth. Generally, the locomotives are in poorer shape showing surface corrosion on the wheel bases and some rust, while the others are in good shape exhibiting rust in hidden areas. Most of the loose metal parts that are included with the trains also show varying degrees of rust.

I have attached a detailed list. Thanks to anyone who can offer any help.

Name Model Description Condition Quantity

Athearn Southern Pacific Dummy 4081 SW-1500 RTR Calf Very good but railings rusty on one, on other ok 2
Athearn Southern Pacific Locomotive 4266 DD-40 Surface corrosion/rus of metal parts, railings a problem 3
Athearn Southern Pacific STD Full Baggage 1883 Very good, some rust on hidden parts 1
Athearn Southern Pacific STD RPO Kit 1843 Very good, some rust on hidden parts 1
Athearn Southern Pacific PMT 5511 2 Tractors Very good 1
Athearn Southern Pacific STD Observation Kit 1873 Very good, some rust on hidden parts 1

Athearn Southern Pacific Diner 1893 Very good, some rust on hidden parts 1
Athearn Southern Pacific Dummy FW 4031 SW-1500 RTR Calf Very good but railings rusty 2
Athearn Southern Pacific Daylight 1798 SL Diner Kit Very good, some rust on hidden parts 1
Athearn Southern Pacific STD R Roof Coach Kit 1853 Very good, some rust on hidden parts 1
Athearn Southern Pacific STD Coach 1858 Clerestory Roof Very good, some rust on hidden parts 1
Athearn Southern Pacific STD Pullman Kit 1863 Very good, some rust on hidden parts 1

Atlas Tool Co. Box Car 3233 Rail Box Very Good 1
Atlas Tool Co. Beercan Tank 3232 Penn Salt Very Good 1
Atlas Tool Co. Beercan Tank 3234 Eastman Industrial Chemicals Very Good 1
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Atlas Tool Co. Beercan Tank 3236 Becco Peroxide Very good 1
Atlas Tool Co. Beercan Tank 3235 Celanese Chemicals Very good - 1 set wheels missing 1
Atlas Tool Co. Beercan Tank 3235 BASF Wyandotte Very good 1
Atlas Tool Co. Box car ???? Bev-Bel Very good 1

Bachmann Southern Pacific Locomotive ???? Good but dirty 1

[Trainman1965]

Hard to say what something is worth with out seeing them and the shape they are in. But most of the Athearn stuff in not real good shape i would say 10.00 bucks each. and them in good shape maybe 20.00 each.
As for the Atlas cars it is hard to say I would go with 5.00-8.00 dollars each maybe a little more just depends on what car it is and the shape it is in. Check on e-bay and other places to see what older used items like yours is selling for.

[ak-milw]

If at all possible, A few pic's would be very helpful!! Then you could post them in our classifieds to sell them.

[TallDude]

As the others have said, photos would help a lot. Also, have you tested them to see if they run? With rust on various parts, that would be a major selling point.