S Scale Items For Sale
(last updated April 3, 2024)

I am selling a large number of S Scale items for people who contacted me for help selling their collections.

I've created ten new S Scale pages and updated the rest so my complete inventory is now online.
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I recently acquired five playsets that could be incorporated into a train layout, or enjoyed by themselves as originally intended by the manufacturer, or simply held as cherished collectibles. All contain vehicles and buildings, and the farm set contains people, animals, and other things you'd find on a farm. The highlight is the rare Dukes of Hazzard set. All are 1:64 S scale. Three are brand new in the original boxes. The other two lack the original boxes but are in TCA Like New condition. Click here for pictures and further information.

And I am in the process of writing up a series of articles on various aspects of the operation and maintenance of American Flyer equipment that I call Bob's Top Tips. You can order them for $1.00 each plus first class postage, but I'll slip it in the box with any equipment you order and it won't add to the package shipping cost.

  1. Sawmill Maintenance: The Sawmill is perhaps Gilbert’s most captivating and imaginative accessories, but its complexity means that it requires the most attention. (In preparation)

  2. Gilbert Switches: Between the two branches of each switch, there is a slide switch labeled "Reg. Oper.” (Regular Operation) at one end and “2 train Oper." (2-train Operation) at the other. It's a very useful thing, but rather confusing, and the Gilbert instruction manuals give only a superficial explanation. This edition of Bob's Top Tips explains exactly what the slide switch does, and provides some helpful suggestions on using it to make your railroad layout more realistic and interesting.

  3. Loose “Tires” on Locomotive Driver Wheels: The drive wheel on an engine is actually three parts: an inner hub, the plastic white sidewall that fits over it, and the steel "tire" that fits outside of that. It is not uncommon for the tire to come loose from the plastic whitewall. Bob’s Top Tips #3 describes steps to secure a loose tire.

  4. Testing Gilbert Switches: Testing is complicated by the Regular and 2-train Operation modes and the fact that right and left hand operate somewhat differently. Bob’s Top Tips #4 tells how to thoroughly test Gilbert switches for correct operation in both modes.

  5. Transformer Circuit Breakers: Some Gilbert transformers have a circuit breaker and light that indicates a short circuit. Bob’s Top Tips #5 tells what to do when the red light comes on and what to do if the circuit breaker fails to trip when a short circuit occurs. The pictures and procedure descriped apply to a 7B transformer, but I think the 8B uses the same kind of breaker, and others may as well. (In preparation)

  6. Cleaning Train Things: Engines, cars, accessories, and track need occasional cleaning. Bob’s Top Tips #6 tells how. (In preparation)

  7. Flickering Car Lights: The lights in most American Flyer passenger cars, cabooses, and floodlight cars flicker as the train rolls down the track. Bob’s Top Tips #7 describes steps to reduce or eliminate the flicker.

  8. Replacing a broken knuckle coupler. (In preparation)

  9. Servicing an E-Unit: An E-Unit is the switch that causes an engine to change between running forward and running backward. E-Units are notorious for sticking in one position and not switching. Bob’s Top Tips #9 tells how to fix that and how to clean the drum and contacts when they get dirty. (In preparation)

I am still working on these For Sale pages to provide more detailed notes to better describe the condition of many items and to reflect updated Greenberg book values. If you'd like more information about any one or more items, email me; I'll dig them out and provide any information you'd like.

For reference purposes, I show an estimated book value for most items, adjusted for condition. These should not be interpreted as firm, fixed asking prices. Make an offer I can't refuse!

Items that I have not yet evaluated and priced are shown with a condition of “TBD” and price of “ask.” If you are interested in one of these, email me and I will check it out for you.

If you are interested in buying an item shown here, email me: theupstairstrain@gmail.com. Please include your mailing address so I can calculate shipping charges and send you an invoice with the total.

Shipping cost will be actual cost via Priority Mail (for large or heavy items) or First Class mail (for small, light items), and I will happily ship items together to minimize shipping costs. I ship everything insured unless you accept full liability for loss or damage in shipment.

Submit payment by ZellePay, bank check, or personal check. Don't waste your money on a money order or cashier's check.

As much as I would like to, it is impractical to provide pictures of all these items because there are so many and because things keep flying off the shelves. Pictures of both sides, top, and bottom are available on request. In the meantime, if you're looking for something, ask – I might just have it.>

To whet your appetite, here are pictures of some of the engines and other things I have available.


That 24603 caboose on the second row is the very rare painted version listed in the 2021 Greenberg Book as “No Reported Sales;” I'm offering it at the previous Greenberg value of $500. The 734 operating boxcar at the right end of the top row is the hard-to-find Variation D: brown painted black plastic lettered "American Flyer Lines." It works well and includes 2 boxes. It is valued at $40. The 23743 Track Maintenance Car on the bottom row is in TCA excellent condition and runs great. It is valued at $161. The 21156 Docksider at the bottom right was recently sold and is no longer available.

Because I have so many items for sale, I am splitting the list up onto thirteen web pages:

I have a very large inventory of freight cars, track, switches, switch controls, Track Terminals, Track Locks, Uncouplers, Air Chime Whistle controls, Track Trips, Crossover Tracks, Rubber Roadbed, Track Bumpers, etc. Check them out!

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