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November 13th, 2025 Cataloged Trains West Middlesex, PA: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) Stout Auctions is proud to offer a fantastic one day sale of trains and accessories from estates and private collections including Part II of the Rodney C. Morrisette estate, TCA No. 88-27323. This auction will have an emphasis on very high quality trains and original boxes. The Lionel postwar is highlighted by a 2124W GG1 set, boxed sets, F3 diesels, 773 Hudsons, FM diesels, GG1s, motorized units, 6464 boxcars, rolling stock, accessories and Lionel HO. This is one of the best groups of F3 diesels we have offered, many factory new in master cartons. The Lionel prewar O gauge is showcased by 291W, 190W, 763E Hudsons, 2800 freights, 700E scale Hudson, OO gauge, handcars including the rare 1106 Santa handcar. Lionel, American Flyer and Ives standard gauge features 400E, State set, Blue Comet set, green 390E, 500 and 200 series freights and 140L tunnel. Please plan to attend this incredible sale.
December 3rd and 4th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: This is going to be a fantastic, high grade sale! Examples of incredible postwar Lionel in this auction are separate sale rarities such as 3356-150 horse corral, 3656-150 cattle corral, 6342 culvert car, 6414-25 autos, 3330-100, 3927-75 master carton, 6827/6828 in picture end boxes, 971 lichen, 972 trees, 973, 974 scenic set, LOTS of blister pack items including rare straight track, and others! The postwar trains are vast and varied but the key is that they are nearly all dead on mint with incredible boxes. Examples include 2345 and 2355 Western Pacific F3's in amazing boxes, 3435 Tank 1 Tank 2 Aquarium car, 2344 NYC F3 in MC, 2245 Texas Special MC, many great sets including Canadian Pacific, Girl's train and LOTS of other items including one of the largest groups of sealed items that have ever been included in an auction. We have a nice selection of prewar primarily from the collection of Francis Clark TCA CM11! Lionel, American Flyer, Ives and others. Several examples include a four car green State set, Flyer President's Special set, 200 and 500 series freights, Lionel Montgomery Ward blue 33 set, JAD Hiawatha, as well as a number of original boxes. The Saturday session begins with a part one of a beautiful G Scale collection with many diverse pieces from manufactures such as Aster, LGB, Aristo Craft and more. Highlights include a Aster Commodore Vanderbilt, LGB Alpine Classic set, Smithsonian Museum Model of USS Missouri #1 Gun and #1 turret on Pennsylvania flatcars, and much more. The Friday session will be an enormous group of diversity that includes Lionel, Flyer, Ives, Marx, Marklin, Kline, MTH, Weaver, Williams and many others. Trains from the very lowest condition to mint! Great for dealers, operators, collectors alike. Plan to attend. For more information or call 765-764-6901. e-mail: [email protected].
January 7th and 8th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: For more information or call 765-764-6901. e-mail: [email protected]
January 22nd, 2025 Cataloged Trains West Middlesex, PA: For more information about this auction please call 724-528-1500 or e-mail: [email protected].
February 25th and 26th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: Stout Auction's is proud to offer for sale the INCREDIBLE collections of William Bean TCA71-3698, author of the two Greenberg's Guides to Erector Sets. This amazing offering will include Mr. Bean's absolutely unparalleled Erector set collection. Bill has been a friend and long time customer for many, many years and had decided it is time for other people to enjoy his many years of labor and joy collecting his trains and Erector. This auction will be the first half of the Erector collection and will include many sets that are all 100% complete and as nice as you can get. The "extras" in the collection are out of this world and will include dealer displays, the Erector movie props from the movie "The Man Who Saved Christmas", a dazzling array of rare paper and other oddities. If you are a major Erector collector or even just a minor interest- you need to attend this auction of Erector. The Erector sets I in the auction are every bit as good as I had imagined and better! However, I was absolutely in awe of Bill's train collection. I did not expect to see that level of quality, rarity and boxes that I saw in this great collection. The trains include fully boxed sets such as the 700E Rail Chief, 700E scale freight, 700E in master carton, 763E sets in set boxes, 763E with gray coal pile, scale and semi scale switchers and many of other great prewar sets in boxes. The postwar Lionel trains are primarily earlier postwar and they are the WOW kind of trains. Sets you rarely see at all, let alone high grade with set boxes! This is a must attend event!
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October 29th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) Stout Auctions is proud to offer for sale the collection of James M. Sattler, TCA 73-5436. Jim Sattler was very well known and respected in the train community for his extensive knowledge and attention to detail. His goal of getting an example of every Lionel item from 1901 to 1969 was the focus of his intense lifetime search. His collection concentrated on not only having an example of every prewar and postwar piece but also variations of many items. The first 300 lots of the Friday session featured a nice selection of modern MTH with a strong focus on passenger sets and high end diesel and steam locomotives; a large selection of G Scale trains from Aristo Craft; and a nice HO collection with many locomotives.
October 30th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) Stout Auctions is proud to offer for sale the collection of James M. Sattler, TCA 73-5436. Jim Sattler was very well known and respected in the train community for his extensive knowledge and attention to detail. His goal of getting an example of every Lionel item from 1901 to 1969 was the focus of his intense lifetime search. His collection concentrated on not only having an example of every prewar and postwar piece but also variations of many items. Jim's attention to detail is legendary among variation collectors! This incredible offering included; Lionel prewar and postwar sets, trains, and accessories as well as prototypes and variations. Jim's collection of 2 7/8 Lionel is very well known with photos of many of his items in the Greenberg's Guides.
September 24th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) The Friday session of September 24th and 25th auctions will include a great selection of Lionel trains from all eras and for all budgets, Weaver, MTH, K-Line, Atlas, Roco, Bachmann, USA, Delton, Spectrum, Williams, Railking, Lilliput, LOTS of HO, Lots of Marklin, Proto2000, 3rd Rail, Right of Way, American Flyer, Marx, Bowman and others! Lots of great lots for dealer, operators and collectors alike! For more information or call 765-764-6901. e-mail: [email protected].
September 25th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing)This is going to be a GREAT sale! The Saturday session of the September 24th and 25th auctions is outstanding. Some examples in the auction are separate rarities such as 3462P, 3356-150, 3656-150, 460P, 3460-25, dozer and scraper in tiger stripe boxes and many others! The auction includes a very rare blue 6464-50, green 3927, a MINT brakeman with swinging lantern in OB, mint 5D test set in OB, Lionel 700E prewar Rail Chief, 700K, postwar 773 Hudsons in boxes, 2341 JC, Lots of F3's and FM's, 6464 boxcars, Voltamp 2500 set, orange prewar 9 set, Dorfan, Ives, high end Marx including boxed military, high end Plasticville plus a load of high end modern from Lionel, MTH, K-Line etc. For more information or call 765-764-6901. e-mail: [email protected].
October 2nd, 2025 Cataloged Trains West Middlesex, PA: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) Stout Auctions is proud to offer over 600 lots of quality trains, accessories and toys from several estates and private collections. This auction will include Part I of the collection of the Estate of Rodney C. Morrisette TCA 88-27323. This fantastic selection will feature many manufacturers and gauges from all eras including; Lionel prewar O gauge and standard gauge, Lionel postwar, Lionel modern era, American Flyer prewar, Marx, Hornby, MTH Rail King, Williams, K-Line and Pride Lines Disney. The modern era is highlighted by boxed sets, locomotives, rolling stock, accessories and Century Club, most are factory new in original boxes. The postwar and prewar are showcased by a great selection of sets, locomotives, rolling stock, accessories and original boxes. All levels of collecting will be represented from Mint in the box to fixer-upper lots for collectors, dealers and operators of all budgets. Plan to attend this fantastic one-day sale. For more information about this auction please call 724-528-1500 or e-mail: [email protected].
September 11th, 2025 Cataloged Trains West Middlesex, PA: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) Stout Auctions is proud to offer a fantastic one-day auction of American Flyer S gauge and A.C. Gilbert trains and accessories. These trains are from the private collections of various owners including Robert J. Towarnicki (TCA # 76-9024) and Lee McCarty (TCA # 76-10187). The American Flyer and A.C. Gilbert collections cover over 100 years from the early 1900s to current production. All levels of condition will be represented from mint in the box to fixer-upper lots. The S gauge is highlighted by boxed sets including Union Pacific passenger, All Aboard, The Arrow, The Pathfinder, The Frontiersman, Northern Pacific passenger sets, New Haven Mainliner and a factory prototype Defender freight set. Diesel and steam locomotives feature Challengers, Switchers, GP-7s, EP-5s and many PA/PB units. There is a large and diverse selection of rolling stock and operating accessories. The A.C. Gilbert is showcased by Erector dealer displays of a Ferris Wheel and revolving tower in original cartons. Other A.C. Gilbert items include chemistry sets, tool sets, Erector sets, telescopes, Mysto Magic and many other unique items. Plan to attend this incredible one-day sale, which offers items for collectors, dealers and operators of all budgets.
August 14th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing)This auction will be a very diverse auction with loads of Lionel, American Flyer, Ives, Marx, MTH, RailKing, Dept. 56, LGB, Aristocraft, USA Trains, Bachmann, Delton, Weaver, Atlas, K-Line and LOTS of toys from the 1930's to the 1990's. We also have a couple of great Railroadiana signals! For more information or call 765-764-6901. e-mail: [email protected].
July 10th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) The primary collection in this auction comes out of an estate in Florida with a HUGE amount of high end, newer Lionel, some LGB, lots of layout materials, some postwar and prewar Lionel plus lots of MTH, KLine and others! For more information or call 765-764-6901. e-mail: [email protected].
July 10th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) The primary collection in this auction comes out of an estate in Florida with a HUGE amount of high end, newer Lionel, some LGB, lots of layout materials, some postwar and prewar Lionel plus lots of MTH, KLine and others! For more information or call 765-764-6901. e-mail: [email protected].
June 19th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing)The June auction is another great auction with nearly 800 lots of outstanding diversity! This auction will feature trains from all eras including Lionel, American Flyer, MTH, Atlas, AHM, Rail King, K-Line, McCoy, Weaver, Kalamazoo, Williams, LGB, Plasticville, REA Inc, Hallmark, Schilling, lots of layout items, books, magazines, track items, set and empty boxes. This auction will offer gauges from N, HO, O, standard and G. Great auction for collectors, dealers and eBayers alike! For more information or call 765-764-6901. e-mail: [email protected].
May 22nd, 2025 Cataloged Trains West Middlesex, PA: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) Stout Auctions is proud to offer nearly 600 lots of quality trains, accessories and toys from several estates and private collections. This fantastic selection will feature many manufacturers and gauges from all eras including; Lionel prewar O gauge and standard gauge, Lionel postwar, Lionel modern era, American Flyer prewar, Ives, Marx, Hornby, KMT, MTH Rail King, Williams, K-Line and Pride Lines Disney, Circus and handcars. The prewar is highlighted by a boxed 300 Hellgate bridge. The postwar is showcased by a great selection of F3 diesels, boxed sets, rolling stock, accessories and original boxes. This auction will also offer an interesting selection of Disney toys and memorabilia. All levels of collecting will be represented from Mint in the box to fixer-upper lots for collectors, dealers and operators of all budgets. Plan to attend this fantastic one-day sale. The Stout Auctions Gallery in Pennsylvania is located less than one mile off of Interstate 80 at exit 4A. For more information about this auction please call 724-528-1500 or e-mail: [email protected].
May 15th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) This auction featured over 700 lots of trains from Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, MTH, Weaver, Williams and others. A very large emphasis on Marx trains including factory prototypes. The auction also highlighted a large amount of Lionel postwar and prewar trains. For more information or call 765-764-6901. e-mail: [email protected].
April 17th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog). (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) Another great auction! This auction will start off with several hundred lots of very high end and mostly mint modern era trains from Lionel, MTH, Williams and others. Mint steam, passenger sets, rolling stock and much more. Then the auction will progress into primarily prewar and postwar trains with some highlights to include a mint 2148WS 773 Hudson passenger set from 1950, a mint 1464W 2025 Anniversary passenger set from 1950, a very hard to find 2111WS set from 1946 with tough car variations, a nice early original No. 3 Lionel trolley, 400E and 390E Blue Comet sets with boxes, 974 landscape set in OB, Lionel 225E with a rare gray coal pile tender, a great group of Lionel dealer and factory paper, empty original boxes, a prewar 55 airplane that has the very tough boxes and inserts, Lionel prewar 49 Airport mat in rare OB, extremely high grade Unique Art trains in boxes, great Marx trains, lots of postwar Lionel F3's, Lionel 1587S Girl's Train set, a very high grade Lionel 463W boxed 1945 set, minty Lionel 218 and 219 standard gauge boxed, LOTS of standard gauge from various manufactures, great American Flyer prewar, a few awesome American Flyer S gauge sets, rare Lionel prewar 7130 freight/passenger set and SO much more! Repeat- this auction includes a very large amount of standard gauge Lionel and Flyer, standard gauge from unusual manufacturers such a McCoy, Cohen and Roberts, Buddy L items, unusual Payton and Auburn military toys in original packaging. Trains in this auction are very diverse in both condition and manufacturers. For more information or call 765-764-6901. e-mail: [email protected].
March 5th and 6th, 2025 Cataloged Trains West Middlesex, PA: (click here to view catalog). (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) Stout Auctions is proud to offer a fantastic two-day auction of trains and accessories from the Estate of Dr. Charles Weber (TCA 68-2126). Dr. Charles Weber, a Professor of Analytical Chemistry, was an avid collector and enthusiast of trains. Charlie was known as the �6464 Guru� and was fascinated with the many train variations available to collect. This is evident in viewing his extensive train collection containing many unique items. His nationally know collection was featured on TV, in newspaper articles, Greenberg's Lionel Train Guide and Classic Toy Train Magazine (May 2025). Charlie Weber was an active life member of the TCA Atlantic Division, former President of the division, editor of the Atlantic Division Express and a steering member of the Standards Committee. His contributions to the hobby of train collecting was evident in the articles in the �Express�, co-editing of Greenberg's Lionel Train Guide and his expertise in chemistry solved the mystery of fraudulent paint variations of Lionel and American Flyer cars in the 1980's. Dr. Weber's diverse collection covers over 100 years from the early 1900's to current production and features a great selection of prewar and postwar box sets. Many manufacturers are represented including Lionel, American Flyer. Ives, Marx, Unique, Winner Lines, Howard, Beggs, Hafner, TootsieToy, Bing, Built-Rite, G scale, MTH, Williams, K-Line, Kusan and HO scale. All levels of collecting will be represented from Mint in the box to fixer-upper lots for collectors, dealers and operators of all budgets. Plan to attend this fantastic two day sale. For more information about this auction please call 724-528-1500 or e-mail: [email protected].
March 13th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog). (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) The March auction in Indiana is a nice one day sale that will include a lot of modern era Lionel, a great group of prewar Lionel OO trains, pre and postwar Lionel and others. This sale will also have several GREAT custom layout pieces such as an absolutely gorgeous roundhouse. The auction has a neat older outside third rail O scale layout that sells as a complete layout. Please check back for more information or call 765-764-6901. e-mail: [email protected].
February 20th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) The February auction was a very eclectic auction from several collections around the country. Several major highlights include an 8 x 8 Lionel dealer layout, a 6 x 8 American Flyer layout and an extremely rare 3460-25 separate original box only that sold for $11,825.00. Other highlights were lots of Lionel 6464 boxcars, mint 3494 Monon and Soo, 700E 5344, graduated ventilator 2360 GG1 plus other GG1's, quite a few F3's including 2368 B&O and lots of standard gauge. Marx highlights were several very high end and rare sets and single items that are boxed including some military. Stationary steam will cover single and multi cylinder homemade and factory built steam engines. Auction included several very large live steam locomotives. LOTS of great modern era trains with high end steam, rolling stock, diesels and passenger sets. The auction included a fair amount of Lionel, American Flyer prewar and postwar, Ives, high grade Marx, MTH, O scale trains including brass, Bing, Weeden, foreign trains, great gauge 1 including an Aster Commodore Vanderbilt and a J1e Hudson plus an American Models K4 and GG1, Marklin of various gauges especially HO, 2 7/8 No. 5, Bowman, Basset-Lowke, and several really neat larger live steam locomotives. We also offered a fair number of stationary steam engines, steam tractors and ships. Neat stuff! This auction included a number of very large lots of trains for the dealer, reseller or eBayer. For more information about this auction please call 765-764-6901 or e-mail: [email protected].
January 23rd, 2025 Cataloged Trains West Middlesex, PA: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) Stout Auctions is proud to offer trains and accessories from an estate and various private collections. This auction will have an emphasis on very high quality and fantastic original boxes. A portion of this sale will include trains that were purchased new by the owner and were never used and kept in their original boxes. Manufacturers represented in this sale will include Lionel prewar O gauge and standard gauge, Lionel postwar, American Flyer prewar standard gauge, Ives O gauge and standard gauge and Marx. The prewar is showcased by a rare lighted neon sign by Neon Products Inc. from 1933, OO gauge set in salesman suitcase, boxed standard gauge sets, 400E crackle black loco, 515 shell tank, 200 and 500 series freight cars, 300 Hellgate bridge, stations, Hiawatha passenger set, semi scale switchers, 2800 series freight cars and accessories. The postwar is highlighted by a great selection of F3 and FM diesels, 2379 Rio Grande with orange shell, 773E Hudson, boxed sets, girl's set, motorized units, 6464 boxcars, rolling stock and accessories. A collection of Brass O scale locos and freight cars will also be sold. All levels of collecting will be represented from Mint in the box to fixer-upper lots for collectors, dealers and operators of all budgets. Plan to attend this fantastic one-day sale. For more information about this auction please call 724-528-1500 or e-mail: [email protected].
January 9th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing)The January auction highlighted great modern era trains as well as tons of prewar and postwar. This auction included a number of very large lots of trains for the dealer, reseller or eBayer. Several private collections and estates including the collection of the founder of RailRax. For more information about this auction please call 765-764-6901 or e-mail: [email protected].
December 5th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) Stout Auctions is proud to offer an incredible auction to our customers! The auction covers so much it is hard to highlight everything. For incredible quality in prewar boxed items we have items such as the best 241E boxed 26O set with blue 710 cars that anyone has ever seen, 8102W set with 229 and 2613/4/5, red top Flying Yankee, 190W set with 226 and Blue Comet cars, boxed 390E Blue Comet set, 240E set, 193W set, 276W set, killer 226E, boxed green 2613/4/5 cars, 296E Macy set, gorgeous 365E set with gray 9E, 266 set that will knock your socks off, incredible 182W set and more! Postwar Lionel is highlighted by a mint 2347 Sears C&O GP in OB, 2240 OB MC, 773 OB MC, LOTS of 6464's, electronic sets, motorized units, F3's, GG1's and much more. Not on the very top end in prewar but very nice we also have hundreds of pieces and sets in both O and standard gauge. Some examples are Lionel Blue Comets, AF Brass pipers, AF Knickerbocker set, Ives 3243R green set, 263E Blue Comet, 1766/7/8, AF President Specials, 381, 9E Girard sets, Ives 3239 and a huge selection of rolling stock and other locomotives. Reproduction standard gauge is also very well represented. Other items include McCoy, JAD, Dorfan, brass HO scale, Marx trains including some sealed and much more. The early half of the auction will include lots and lots of modern era, huge amounts of prewar and postwar and just lots of "stuff". The early half of the auction is really geared toward budget minded collectors, dealers, ebayers and resellers. Lots of opportunity here! For more information about this auction please call 765-764-6901 or e-mail: [email protected].
October 24th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) The October auction will be a "cleaning the warehouse" auction for the first few hundred lots plus a ton of diversity in other gauges and brands of trains. The first several hundred lots will include Lionel, Flyer, Ives and others covering multiple gauges and eras. This will be a great auction for dealers and operators as we will offer larger lots and a huge variety. The auction will also include one of the largest N scale collections we have ever seen as well as a large amount of HO scale. Some of the HO scale is brass. The auction will finish with a good collection of older, collectible toys with a focus on cast iron. Please watch the website for more information. For more information about this auction please call 765-764-6901 or e-mail: [email protected].
November 13th and 14th, 2025 Cataloged Trains West Middlesex, PA: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) Stout Auctions is proud to offer part II of the Edward D Robbins collection, trains from an estate and from private collections. This auction will have the same emphasis on the very best quality as the Ed Robbins part I sale. Along with Mr. Robbins incredible collection, we will be selling postwar trains from an estate that were all purchased new by the owner and were never used and kept in their original boxes. The Lionel prewar is highlighted by; 700E boxed scale Hudson with board, 763E Hudson set, 273W boxed set, 187WX boxed set, OO gauge, 200 series freights, 840 power station, 300 Hellgate bridges, landscaped plots, high tension towers and stations. The Lionel postwar is showcased by a fantastic selection of Lionel HO new in original boxes, F-3 diesels, FM diesels, GG1s, steam locos, motorized units, 6464 boxcars, rolling stock, accessories, 2124W GG1 boxed set, 2269W B&O set, Girls set, D187 Ferris Wheel display in original box, D288 Lion display, D402 layout and catalogs. The Friday session on November 13th will offer a large variety of train and accessories from various manufacturers including prewar, postwar, and modern era. All levels of collecting will be represented from Mint in the box to fixer-upper lots for collectors, dealers, and operators of all budgets. Plan to attend this fantastic two day sale. Please watch the website for more information. For more information about this auction please call 724-528-1500 or e-mail: [email protected].
September 18th and 19th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) What a great auction! This auction included a diverse group of collections from Illinois, Ohio, Connecticut, Iowa and Maryland. Postwar covered a high grade group of boxed F3's, GG1's, 6464's, 773's and many others. Prewar showcased a number of boxed sets plus two SG Blue Comets, 400E's, 200 series freights, 500 series freights, Hudsons, 800 and 2800 freights and numerous other great pieces. The auction offered a massive selection of modern era trains from Lionel, Williams, MTH, Weaver plus HO scale trains including brass. For more information about this auction please call 765-764-6901 or e-mail: [email protected].
September 11th and 12th, 2025 Cataloged Trains West Middlesex, PA: (view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) The Friday session offered a very large selection of trains from many manufacturers and gauges that included- Lionel prewar and postwar trains and accessories, Lionel Modern Era, O scale brass, O scale kits, accessories and parts. MTH Rail King, Williams, K-Line, Weaver, American Flyer S gauge, LGB, Ives, HO scale Tyco, Bachmann, Athearn and Rivarossi, Marx and Wolverine doll houses. Also included were a large selection of catalogs, books, magazines, original boxes and parts.
The Saturday session offered a fantastic selection of trains, accessories and original boxes from various manufacturers and eras which will include Lionel prewar O and standard gauge, Lionel postwar, American Flyer S gauge and wide gauge, MTH, Brass O scale, McCoy and Marx. There was a large selection of Marklin HO scale trains and accessories. All levels of collecting will be represented in this auction from Mint in the box to bargain fixer-upper lots for collectors, dealers and operators of all budgets. For more information about this auction please email [email protected] or call Gary at 724-528-1500.
August 1st, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) The first half of the August auction highlights a nice American Flyer S gauge collection. The second half of the auction is primarily modern era O gauge with some HO scale and reissue standard gauge trains. For more information about this auction please call 765-764-6901 or e-mail: [email protected].
June 27th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing)Stout Auctions proudly offers a great collection of Aster gauge 1 trains and LGB trains as well as a great group of T-reproduction Buddy L trucks in some very unique factory paint schemes. Included in the auction is also a very large selection of Lionel pre/post/modern including a prewar nickel trim Blue Comet set, American Flyer and others. A small section of nice antique toys will also be offered in this auction, mainly cast iron. Be sure to check out this diverse auction. For more information about this auction please call 765-764-6901 or e-mail: [email protected].
May 29th and 30th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) The May auction includes a very large collection of prewar, postwar and modern trains including trolleys and 2 7/8 trains. This auction is also is a great offering for fixer upper type trains, lots of them! The trains in the May are ALL being sold without reserve! This large two day auction will also include Lionel, Ives, Marklin and American Flyer prewar trains. Postwar and modern era collectors will also have a large selection. To add to the diversity, Stout Auctions will also have a GREAT selection of American Flyer S gauge. For more information about this auction please call 765-764-6901 or e-mail: [email protected].
June 5th and 6th, 2025 Cataloged Trains West Middlesex, PA: (view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing)Stout Auctions is proud to offer at public auction 1000 lots of trains, accessories, toys and Christmas items. Friday's session has a large selection of G scale trains and accessories including; LGB, Delton, USA, Aristo Craft, Bachmann, Pola, Piko, Lone Star Bridge, display cases and magazines. There are remote control airplanes manufactured by Hanger 9, Balsa USA, Great Planes and Hobbico. Also included are die-cast trucks and cars, Hess vehicles, Department 56, Porcelain houses, Cabbage Patch Dolls, Christmas lights and ornaments. Saturday's session will include a large selection of American Flyer S gauge, Lionel prewar and postwar, Lionel Modern Era, MTH, K-Line, Marx, Hafner, McCoy Standard gauge, Marklin, Ives wide gauge, American Flyer O gauge and reference books. This sale offers a fantastic diversity with all levels of collecting represented, from MINT in the box to bargain operator/fixer upper lots. For more information about this auction please call (724) 528-1500 or email: [email protected]. Both days of this event begin at 10:00AM ET.
April 17th and 18th , 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing)The April auction was an extremely diverse showing of trains with an emphasis on Lionel postwar including unusual paper, great boxed items with a number of unusual master carton items and sets. Stout Auctions also offered a GREAT collection of Marklin trains, Marx trains, 1000's of modern era Lionel pieces plus lots of other great trains and toys! For more information about this auction please call 765-764-6901 or e-mail: [email protected].
March 14th, 2025 Cataloged Trains West Middlesex, PA: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing)This is the one everybody talks about- the incredible, outstanding and wonderful Lionel prewar and postwar collection of Ed Robbins. Mr. Robbins has been a very longtime customer and friend. His persistence for the absolute very best is unparalleled in prewar and postwar Lionel. His collection concentrated on making sure he had the very best item, original box, master carton, wrapping paper, instructions, inspection slips and/or set box for every item. Mr. Robbins' collection has a full color catalog for this Saturday only auction. For more information about this auction please call 724-528-1500 or e-mail: [email protected].
February 27th and 28th , 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (click here to view catalog) (Click here to download a PDF text only catalog listing) Stout Auctions sold the incredible and very large collection for the estate of Don Lake. We had a great crowd at the auction with a very large majority of lots selling to the people in the room. This collection was massive in size! The main focus is 2 rail brass O scale that will include more than 1000 brass items from a variety of manufacturers such as Sunset, Max Gray, KTM, US Hobbies, 3rd Rail, Precision, Williams, Weaver, MTH Westside and others plus a variety of hand built models. I cannot emphasize enough the size of this collection. The estate collection also includes a large amount of the 3 rail trains from Lionel, MTH and Williams. Lots and lots of parts! For more information about this auction please call 765-764-6901 or e-mail: [email protected].
January 30th and 31st , 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (view catalog) The January Indiana auction offered a great selection of Lionel, MTH, Williams, original Rail paintings and much more! The auction was really strong in high end postwar and high end modern although we will also have a great selection from the bottom grades all the way up to mint! The postwar included a great group of rarities including factory production samples, empty set boxes, a great selection of sets, boxcars, motive power and more. This auction also included a large number of very high grade Marx sets and several American Flyer prewar pieces. Please attend this auction! For more information about this auction please call 765-764-6901 or e-mail: [email protected].
February 6th and 7th , 2025 Cataloged Trains West Middlesex, PA: (view catalog) The Saturday February 7th sale offered a very large selection of S gauge American Flyer featuring the furniture and personal contents from A. C. Gilberts office, founder and president of the A. C. Gilbert Company. Charles E. Stuart knew A. C. Gilbert and was assigned the responsibility of liquidating the A.C. Gilbert Company from 1967-1968. While selling off the assets of the company, Mr. Stuart was able to purchase the contents from A. C. Gilberts office. Some of the items highlighted were a train and erector oil painting from 1913, antique William and Mary chairs, marble top side table, 17th Century English wooden chest, English oak desk, A. C. Gilberts personal collection of magic books, original drawings, posters, and photographs. This memorabilia from A. C. Gilbert was in the possession of Charles and Constance Stuart from 1967 to present. For more information about this auction please call 724-528-1500 or e-mail: [email protected].
December 12th and 13th , 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (view catalog) The two day December auction includes several estates and personal collections. This auction was part II of Tony Stucchio's collection, a nice prewar collection of mainly Lionel and A. Flyer in both O gauge and standard gauge, two strong postwar Lionel collections, toys include several neat diecast and tin land speed cars, an HO estate collection with some brass, some Railroadiana and several modern era Lionel/MTH collections.
November 14th and 15th, 2025 Cataloged Trains Williamsport, IN: (view catalog) Stout Auctions has been chosen to sell the fantastic postwar collection of Tony Stucchio TCA #85-22647 . Mr. Stucchio has been a long time customer as well as a friend. His collection concentrated on dealer items, paper items and the rare/unusual. Highlights include a ferris wheel display, several display layouts, cardboard displays, factory prototypes/samples, master cartons, separate sale, paper- lots of paper and a strong selection of LN/Mint boxed postwar. The prewar section of the auction is from a single estate that highlights American Flyer prewar standard and O gauge. Highlights include an original Mayflower set, boxes President's Special sets, a gorgeous LN boxed 409E set and many, many others. Other fantastic highlights to the auction include a set of original green heat stamped postwar Madison cars from Macys, an attic find all original boxed postwar SUB BASE set, solid shield Rutland, clear mold Rutland and a blue mold Rutland. The November auction is going to be an auction to remember! A color catalog is available by clicking the order form above or calling 765-764-6901. The auction will begin at 10:00AM on both days. Absentee bidding closes at 6:00PM on Thursday December 11th for online bidding and 5:00PM for faxed/telephone bids.
November 7th, 2025 Cataloged Trains West Middlesex, PA: (view catalog)The Friday session held on November 7th was made up of a large selection of high quality trains and accessories from various estates and private collections. This sale featured a wide range of modern era, postwar and prewar trains from many manufacturers including; Lionel postwar, Lionel prewar O gauge and standard gauge, Lionel modern era, MTH Rail King, MTH Tinplate Traditions, Lionel Classics, T-Reproductions, American Flyer S gauge, American Flyer prewar O gauge and wide gauge, K-Line, Williams, Marx, Sunset Models Brass and Weaver Brass. Many of the modern era trains and accessories offered were factory new in the boxes. This auction also offered a fantastic diversity with all levels of collecting represented from mint in the box to bargain operator/fixer-upper lots. For more information about this auction please call 724-528-1500 or e-mail: [email protected]. Full color photos with descriptions available at www.stoutauctions.com.
November 8th, 2025 Cataloged Trains West Middlesex, PA: (view catalog) Stout Auctions was proud to offer for sale the train collection from the Lawrence S. House estate. This auction was a fantastic success! Lawrence Larry House, was an honor roll member of the TCA #HR-71-4063. He served as Vice President and President of the TCA Eastern Division, was a member of the Board of Directors and The Standards Committee. Larry started collecting trains in the early 1970's and assembled a private collection comprised of a fantastic mix of prewar European and American trains, accessories and toys. Carette, Marklin, Bing, Doll & Cie, Bassett Lowke, Exley, Hornby, Karl Bubb, Kibri and others highlight the European trains and toys in his collection. The American trains were represented by Lionel, American Flyer, Ives, Carlisle & Finch, Marx, Voltamp, Elektoy, Dorfan, Howard, Boucher and others. One of Larry's most prized possessions was his collection was the Jehu Garlick electric loco from 1895 that sold for $40,000.00. The Garlick locomotive represented the beginning of electric toy trains in America. Currently the Garlick loco in Larry's collection is the only known surviving example of this type. Please call 724-528-1500 or [email protected] for information or to order a full color catalog for the Saturday session of this auction.
September 5th and 6th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) A great two day auction held in the Williamsport, IN location. This auction highlights a well known prewar collection plus a fantastic boxed postwar collection. The Friday session of the sale offered an outstanding diversity from prewar to modern offered in all conditions.
September 19th and 20th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) Stout Auctions was proud to offer at public auction nearly 1400 lots of trains, accessories, and toys from a single owner private collection. This fantastic collection made up of literally thousands of modern era trains featuring the following manufacturers: Lionel, MTH, Williams, Weaver, American Flyer, Rivarossi HO gauge, brass O gauge, and others. These trains were purchased throughout the 70's, 80's, and 90's and have been continuously stored in a climate-controlled environment. Most of the trains are factory new, unopened and are in the manufacturer's original boxes. For more information about this auction please call (724) 528-1500 or email: [email protected]
August 9th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) A huge single day auction was held in the Williamsport, IN auction gallery. This auction sold for a number of estates and collectors. Outstanding diversity with everything from mint in the box to fixer upper lots. The auction included literally 1000's of die cast vehicles, airplanes, military etc. Also included was a very large amount of HO trains including brass.
July 19th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) A huge single day auction that was held in the Williamsport, IN auction gallery. This auction sold for a number of estates and collectors. Outstanding diversity with everything from mint in the box to fixer upper lots. Several great lots of parts were incuded in this auction.
June 21st, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) This one-day Saturday June 21st auction was held at our auction gallery in the West Middlesex, PA location. Stout Auctions offered for sale over 750 lots of high quality trains, accessories, catalogs and toys from several estates and collections. This auction featured a large selection of manufacturers and gauges from all eras including; Lionel prewar O gauge and standard gauge, Lionel post war and modern era, Williams, K-Line, Weaver, American Flyer S gauge, Ives, T-Reproductions, Marx, Bing, Marklin and HO trains. A strong collection of MTH Rail King sets, locomotives, rolling stock and accessories will be offered with the majority factory new in the boxes. There was also will be G gauge trains and accessories from various manufacturers. This sale will offer both original and reproduction catalogs from various companies. This auction has a fantastic diversity with all levels of collecting represented from mint in the box to bargain operator/fixer-upper lots. Please call 724-528-1500 or email [email protected] for more information on this auction.
June 6th and 7th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) The two day June auction was held in the Williamsport, IN Auction Gallery. This auction included a number of estate collections plus a fantastic grouping of boxed Lionel on Saturday.
May 9th and 10th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) The May Friday and Saturday auctions will be held in the Williamsport, IN auction gallery with both days beginning at 10:00AM. This auction will be a huge auction with Friday being a huge diversity of prewar, postwar and modern Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, N scale, HO scale, O gauge, Std. gauge, G scale RR items that vary from mint in the box to parts. The Friday session will be a massive 800 lots with several truckload type lots, great dealer or operator sale. The Saturday session will begin with app. 400 lots of outstanding postwar Lionel then continue with American Flyer S gauge lots and finishing up with a great collection of over 300 lots of Dinky Toys, Corgi toys, Britains soldiers and other misc. toys. Overall a large, fantastic auction with great selection and diversity! The catalogs are available by clicking the order button at the top of the page or calling 765-764-6901. The catalog is in full color and makes a great reference tool.
March 14th and 15th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) The March Friday and Saturday auctions were held in the Williamsport, IN auction gallery. The Friday session had a great selection from all eras with a special section of prewar American Flyer O gauge sets from two collections. Friday also had an extraordinary amount of Lionel, MTH and other manufactures plus a number of very neat operating or animated displays for layouts. The Saturday session began with a great group of Lionel and American Flyer prewar trains highlighted by a gorgeous boxed 9E set. The Saturday session went into into a strong collection of American Flyer S gauge with a focus on better sets. The rest of the Saturday sale was devoted to a fantastic and large selection of Lionel postwar including high grade sets, F3's, boxcars, accessories, lots of Super O track items, rarities, variations, blister packs, unusual packets, original boxes, separate sale and many more fantastic items. The catalogs are available by clicking the order button at the top of the page or calling 765-764-6901. The catalog is in full color and makes a great reference tool.
April 5th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) The one-day Saturday April 5th auction was held at our auction gallery in the West Middlesex, PA location. Stout Auctions was proud to offer for sale over 700 lots of high quality trains and accessories from several estates and collections. The cornerstone estate for this auction was from the Roger Bartelt collection, TCA # HR65-1223. Mr. Bartelt joined the Greenberg Publishing Company in 1979 and worked closely with Bruce Greenberg as a major contributor to Greenberg�s prewar and postwar guides. Roger�s expertise and appreciation of trains were crucial in the publishing of the Greenberg books. This auction features a large selection of manufacturers and gauges from all eras. The Lionel postwar was showcased by a red-lettered 60 trolley (mint), 3435 aquarium tank 1 tank 2 (mint), 2519 Virginian freight set mint in set box and 2025 gray nose Union Pacific Alcos. The auction included a great group of 6464 boxcars and F-3 diesel locomotives. A strong collection of American Flyer S gauge was offered factory sealed All Aboard sets, boxed sets, locomotives, rolling stock and accessories. There was a variety of HO gauge including Tyco, AHM, Mantua, Athearn, Bachmann, Atlas, Rivarossi and Lionel. Other manufacturers represented included Marklin, Bing, Rivarossi O gauge, Ives, Dorfan, American Flyer prewar, Marx, MTH Rail King, K-Line, Weaver, Williams, Atlas and modern era Lionel. This auction offered a fantastic diversity with all levels of collecting represented from mint in the box to bargain operator/fixer-upper lots. Please call 724-528-1500 or [email protected] for information on this auction.
February 8th and 9th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) Stout Auctions presented The Glenn Brown Train Collection for auction on February 9th, 2025 at the Stout Auctions gallery in West Middlesex, PA. Mr. Brown has been collecting trains since 1964. He has lifetime Memberships' in the Train Collectors Association (TCA) member number 69-2805 and in the Toy Train Collectors Society (TTCS). His is also a member of the Toy Train Operating Society (TTOS). Mr. Brown's decision to sell his train collection was based on him relocating from his long time residence in Pittsford, New York. Over the past 44 years Mr. Brown assembled an incredible collection of high quality Lionel prewar O gauge and standard gauge trains and accessories. A large majority of these items are in their original boxes. Mr. Brown has a strong emphasis in collecting cataloged sets, this is evident by the 150 prewar O gauge and standard gauge sets in his collection. Many of these sets are in the original boxes and set boxes. Some highlights of this outstanding collection include; nickel and brass trim Blue Comets, Stephen Girard set, 400E work train sets, 7 brass steam loco, 700E scale and 763E semi-scale freight and passenger sets. This auction will also include a large selection of 800, 2800, 500 and 200 series freight cars.
In addition to the trains, Glenn has a great assortment of Lionel prewar accessories including; landscaped plots, 300 Hellgate bridge, 442 diner, 550 railroad figures, 155 freight sheds, stations, towers, signals,
bridges and many more outstanding accessories. Many records were set at this auction. The auction was very well attending with strong bidding on both the StoutAuctions.com website and eBayliveauctions.com. A great auction!
January 25th and 26th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) This auction was held both days in the Williamsport, IN auction gallery. The first session on Friday highlighted mint and high end modern era plus prewar and postwar from various manufactures for all levels and budgets of collectors. The Friday session also included some brass HO, a large T repro Buddy L set and many other misc. items. The second session began Saturday morning with the better prewar and postwar Lionel in addition to a handfull of other manufactures. Highlights include a 763E Hudson, mint 2322 painted, 2341 JC FM, 2350 painted nose, a 5 x 9 dealer layout, lots of 6464's, dealer paper, 746 Norfolk and Western OB MC, 773 Hudsons, GG1's, 726 Berk OB MC, 6417 tusc. LV, F3's, 53 correct a, Presidential sets, a ton of Super O track items plus 100's of other great items. Once the Lionel is finished on Saturday we will then immediately begin selling a very large single owner American Flyer S gauge collection. Flyer highlights included lots and lots of sets/rolling stock plus several rarer items such as a UP Pony Express set, Simmons, Simmons, Whites, 24409 NP, 24518 PRR, 24323 white ends, MP pass. set, NP Pass set plus many others. A color catalog is available by clicking the order form above or calling 765-764-6901. Email [email protected].
December 15th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) The Saturday, December 15th 2025 auction was held in our West
Middlesex, PA location. This one-day auction included over 700 lots
from several estates and collections that will feature many manufacturers
and gauges from all eras. The Lionel prewar O gauge was highlighted by a
700E scale Hudson Rail Chief set, Hiawatha passenger set, and 763E Hudson.
Lionel standard gauge will feature a 400E nickel trim Blue Comet
passenger set along with other locomotives, rolling stock, and
accessories. The Lionel postwar had a large variety of trains,
accessories, and original boxes ranging from mint in the box to operator
quality. Stout Auctions offered a huge selection of MTH Rail King and Lionel modern era
trains and accessories with many factory sealed in the boxes. Other
manufacturers represented included American Flyer S gauge, K-Line,
Williams, Weaver, Marx and Ives. This auction offered a fantastic
diversity with all levels of collecting represented from mint in the box
to bargain operator/fixer-upper lots. Please call 724-528-1500 or [email protected] for information on this auction.
November 30th and December 1st, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) This auction was held in Williamsport, IN with both days beginning at 10:00AM. This auction had a great selection of trains from all eras. Great diversity. We had a fantastic selection of modern era trains from the 1970's all the way up to present day. Standard gauge was well represented in this auction with a large selection of both original and reproduction. The prewar highlights included a prewar Rail Chief boxed set with an incredible 700E in boxes, rare set boxed JR set in Rail Chief colors, numerous 763E Hudsons and 700E Hudsons. This auction also had numerous O gauge prewar and postwar rarities. Postwar Lionel was represented by one strong collection of sets, 6464 boxcars, engines and numerous rolling stock items. The American Flyer S gauge included a large selection of great trains but it was really highlighted by great sets. When you attend it is a fantastic experience, Stout Auctions even supplies a free lunch. For those that cannot attend you could bid using this website or using eBayliveauctions.com. A color catalog is available by clicking the order form above or calling 765-764-6901. Email [email protected].
October 26th and 27th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) The October auction was held in Williamsport, IN. This offered the second part of John Pyfer's American Flyer S gauge collection plus two additional American Flyer collections. Included both days were two outstanding Lionel postwar collections, a prewar collection and a Huge modern collection. The Friday session included the huge collection of modern era trains, American Flyer S gauge and Lionel from all eras. The Saturday session offered more American Flyer S gauge, a fantastic postwar Lionel collection plus some prewar. The Saturday session also had a fair number of dealer items. A color catalog is available by clicking the order form above or calling 765-764-6901. Email [email protected].
September 28th and 29th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) The second September auction was held in West Middlesex, PA. The Friday session offered a very large selection of trains from many
manufacturers and gauges that will include- Lionel prewar and postwar, A large selection of modern era from Lionel, MTH, Williams, K-Line, Weaver, and others. American Flyer S gauge, Marx, Metal and plastic figures and a Large selection of parts. The Saturday session will offer a fantastic selection of high quality
trains, accessories, boxes, and paper from various manufacturers and eras.
Some Saturday highlights will include Lionel postwar sets such as a 2146WS Berkshire passenger set that is true MINT in the boxes with set box sold for $20,625.00 and 2289WS Super O freight set MINT in the boxes with set box for $4840.00, Lionel postwar rolling stock featuring a rare 6456 LV glossy red painted hopper with white lettering MINT for $3850.00, Lionel postwar engines including a rare version of a 2350 New Haven EP-5 with stripes going completely through the door jambs MINT in the box for $9350.00, 2383 Santa Fe F3 AA Diesels MINT in the boxes for $2860.00, and many others. Great selection of Lionel prewar O gauge including like new boxed sets, 700E scale Hudson, 763E semi-scale Hudson, semi-scale switchers 902B
903B 906B all in master cartons, rolling stock, and boxed accessories. Lionel standard gauge sets including a 381E green State Set, brown State Set passenger cars, 390E and 400E Blue Comet passenger sets, Stephen Girard passenger set, and 354E boxed freight set. A nice selection of Lionel prewar accessories including a 455 Electric
Range, 840 power station, 436 power station, high tension towers, floodlight towers, 442 diner, 43 Boat and many others. Lionel standard gauge engines and rolling stock will be highlighted by a 515 Shell Tank car, American Flyer standard gauge Presidential Special two tone blue four car passenger set, Boucher loco with Pennsylvania tender, Brass HO, empty original boxes and paper in high grade condition, American Flyer S gauge and Danbury Mint die-cast cars. All levels of collecting will be represented in this auction from Mint in the box to bargain fixer-upper lots. For more information about this auction
please email [email protected] or call Gary at 724-528-1500.
September 14th and 15th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) The auction included fantastic Lionel from all eras, incredible American Flyer, gorgeous gauge 1 brass, lots of MTH, K Line, Williams, Marx, Ives and many others. The sale highlighted probably the best documented, high grade original chrome
American Flyer Mayflower in the world with the only known salesman suitcase for the train! An absolutely incredible and beautiful train set that sold for a respectable $117,000.00.
The auction included many boxed sets including a mint, sealed 1587S Girls Train for $33,000.00. The gauge 1 brass trains are absolutely beautiful and included both a live steam for $19,975.00 and electric Big Boy for $8250.00. The F9's, SP Daylight, Fine Art Crane and a Hiawatha also did very well. This auction included an outstanding collection of O scale brass trains with several incredible Fine Art Models ships coming from the same collection- USS Missouri, Bismark and the Hood. The Hood led the pack selling for $9350.00. The first September auction had part II of the Pilot Hobbies from Chicago train store/collection that was started in the 30's and includes NOS postwar, parts, NOS shells and 1000's of catalogs. A huge portion of this auction focused on the American Flyer collection of John F. Pyfer, JR. Mr. Pyfer is an attorney at law in Pennsylvania. Mr. Pyfer started collecting trains as a child because he was lucky enough to have an aunt that owned the Haines Hobby Shop in Reading, PA. The serious collecting started around 1974. Mr. Pyfer joined the TCA in 1977 and became President of the Keystone Division in 1984. With Mr. Pyfer and his wife, Carol, downsizing and easing into retirement they have decided they want other people to enjoy his years of collecting. People who know Mr. Pyfer also knew his home was always open for viewing this outstanding collection as he loved to share his collection with others. Numerous items from this collection are documented and photographed in all 3 Greenberg's American Flyer S gauge editions, an article in Classic Toy Trains and an article in the S Gaugian magazine. John's collection is known for its awesome diversity and fantastic selection of variations including many items of which only a few examples are known to exist. The top items from the Pyfer collection were the Fox boxcar for $8140.00 and the rare 588 semaphore for $6490.00. A notable item that sold in the auction was a partial Ives Circus set breakup that totaled over $35,000.00 for the components. Another fantastic auction!
August 11th, 2025 Mainstream Toy Trains: (view catalog) Wow! This auction will be the last summertime Mainstream Auction before we jump into the two day high end printed catalog auctions. We will be selling part 1 of the enormous Pilot Hobbies or Pilot Paints out of Chicago. This hobby store has been in business from the late 1930's to the present. The August auction will feature one of the largest "box lot" auctions we have ever sold with only prewar and postwar trains. If you like to fix, clean up, repair or resell prewar and postwar Lionel, Ives, American Flyer and Marx then you MUST attend this auction- it will be a massive quantity of trains. These trains represent 60 years of people walking in to the shop to sell old trains, trade-ins etc. If you attend this auction and can bring a truck, it would be smart to do so. Literally hundreds and hundreds of boxes full of trains! The August 11th auction will be held in the Williamsport, IN auction gallery. All items in the auction will include full color photos on the internet. Plan to attend in our comfortable and
well lighted auction gallery. For more information about this auction
please email [email protected] .
July 7th, 2025 Trains: The catalog with prices is available by clicking (view catalog), The July 7th auction was held in the Williamsport, IN auction gallery. This was another large single day auction with lots of diversity. All items in the auction have full color photos on the internet. For more information about this auction please email [email protected] .
June 16th, 2025 Trains:(view catalog) The June 16th auction was held in the West Middlesex, PA auction gallery. This was an outstanding single day auction with over 550 lots of quality trains, accessories, and toys from
several estates and collections. This fantastic selection featured
many manufacturers from all eras including; Lionel Prewar O Gauge, Lionel
Standard Gauge, Lionel Postwar, Williams, MTH Rail King, K-Line, and Marx.
Highlights included a Lionel 1950 Hudson Passenger set, 2341 Jersey Central
FM, along with a nice selection of Lionel prewar freight and passenger
sets. This auction also offered some interesting toys including; Corgi,
Tonka, Buddy L, Structo, Turner, Keystone, and an assortment of die-cast
vehicles. All levels of collecting were represented from MINT in the
box to operator/fixer-upper lots. For more information about this auction
please call Gary at 724-528-1500 or Email: [email protected] .
June 2nd, 2025 Mainstream Toy Trains: (view catalog) The June 2nd mainstream auction was another fun and large single day auction with condition levels for all budgets. This auction covered several deceased estate collections from the around the country. The auction included Lionel of all eras and conditions, Flyer, Marx, Williams, MTH, brass O/On3 and others. A great focus in this auction was the On3 trains in brass and kit built with several outstanding scratch built scenery items. This is a segment of the train market that does not make it to the auctions regularly and is quite interesting.
May 5th, 2025 Mainstream Trains: (view catalog) The single day May Mainstream Auction was held at the Williamsport, IN auction gallery. The May mainstream auction highlighted mainly estates. All items in the auction were SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE. This was an extremely large auction with vast diversity. The auction highlighted Lionel from all eras, American Flyer, MTH, Marx, Williams, some brass O and HO, Walthers, LGB, Denton, Aster, Marklin, Paya and many others. Please view the website for a full listing of trains. The popular Mainstream Auctions are geared towards selling trains that will fit all budgets and condition levels without a color printed catalog. All of the cataloged item photos are on the internet.
March 24th, 2025 Trains: (view catalog) The 1st March auction was held at the West Middlesex, PA auction gallery. Over 600 lots of quality trains, accessories, and toys were sold from several estates and collections. This fantastic selection featured many manufacturers and gauges from all eras including: Lionel prewar standard and O gauge, Lionel postwar, American Flyer prewar O and standard gauge, Flyer S gauge, Ives prewar O gauge, Williams, MTH Rail King, K-Line, Marx, and HO trains. This auction also offered some interesting toys. All levels of collecting were represented from MINT in the box to operator/fixer-upper lots. Please call Gary Zippie at 724-528-1500 for information.
March 30th and 31st, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) The second March auction was held in Williamsport, IN. The Saturday portion of the auction was an astounding collection of postwar trains with a very strong emphasis on the 6464's and sets. It was an incredible collection with outstanding original boxes. The Friday session of the auction had a great selection of prewar (a ton of prewar in this session including a boxed Lionel SG Blue Comet), postwar and modern! The Friday session also highlighted a strong collection of American Flyer boxed sets including one set that is factory sealed. >Online Order, calling 765-764-6901 or by sending a check. To view all available catalogs and a fax order form Click Here.
February 23rd and 24th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) The late February auction in Williamsport, IN was a fantastic auction! This auction highlighted a fantastic collection of like new and mint boxed postwar Lionel, a small but high grade showing of prewar, part 2 of the George Halvorsen boxed Marx collection and an outstanding single owner collection of modern era to include lots of big steam and a complete Smithsonian set. This auction offered a color print catalog that still has copies available and the online catalog. You can order a paper copy of the color catalog including the price key using an Online Order, calling 765-764-6901 or by sending a check. To view all available catalogs and a fax order form Click Here.
Monday February 5th, 2025 Trains: (view catalog) This auction was an entirely Lionel modern era trains from common boxcars all the way up to the larger steam engines with the exception of one very large collection of HO trains. This HO collection was the top lot of the auction at over $12,000.00. Many variation cars will be offered as well as nice groupings of rolling stock for the operator. ABSENTEE BIDDING CLOSES AT 3PM EST ON MONDAY, THREE HOURS BEFORE THE AUCTION AT 6PM ON EBAYLIVE.
January 26 and 27th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) The January live auction was held in West Middlesex, PA. Highlights included an incredible 763E boxed 748W set that sold for $26,950.00, 2 7/8 pieces, strong Flyer S gauge, tons of G gauge train, large showing of modern era plus many others. Stout Auctions consigned several private collections and several estate collections for the January auction. This outstanding auction offered a fully photographed color catalog that is currently available. You can order a paper copy of the color catalog including the price key using an Online Order, calling 724-528-1500 or by sending a check. To view all available catalogs and a fax order form Click Here.
December 8th and 9th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) The December auction in Williamsport, IN will be a two day auction with both days on the internet and a free listing available. The first day will offer a fantastic collection of higher end modern era Lionel and MTH. Friday will also offer a VERY large selection of box lot items from various manufactures and eras as we are offering several estates plus doing a thorough "house cleaning" of our gallery. The Saturday session of this auction will highlight the first half of the George Halvorsen collection of boxed Marx train sets. This collection will be about one third of the auction, the other two thirds will highlight Lionel prewar and postwar with a few other manufactures thrown in for good measure.
October 28th, 2025 single day Trains: (view catalog) The October auction was in Williamsport, IN and will highlight trains from the collection of Lew Striebeck TCA 80-14926, American Flyer prewar and postwar, Lionel paper, Lionel from all eras plus an eclectic collection of modern trains with a large number of variations. Keep an eye on the website for updates. This auction will highlight a group of outstanding trains but at the same time offers tremendous quantities as we will sell larger lots of of trains in this auction.
September 29th and 30th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) New Auction record set! Stout Auctions sold one of the finest, if not the finest Lionel standard gauge set for a record setting $253,000.00 on a Lionel 433E Twentieth Century Limited. The second September auction was held in West Middlesex, PA with an offering of mind boggling trains including several prewar items that are the best condition and rarity ever offered at auction. Stout Auctions consigned several private collections and several estate collections for the September auctions. This incredible auction offers a fully photographed color catalog that is currently available. You can order a paper copy of the color catalog including the price key using an Online Order, calling 765-764-6901 or sending a check. To view all available catalogs and a fax order form Click Here.
September 15th and 16th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog) The first September auction will be in Williamsport, IN with an absolutely astounding group of trains. Stout Auctions has consigned several private collections and several estate collections for the September auctions. Several key items sold in this auction included a boxed original Lionel Boy's Train set that was the top lot in the auction at $72,600.00 and a high grade prewar 381 green State Set. Additional auction lots will included Madison Hardware/Lionel factory items, fantastic O scale brass trains, incredible American Flyer S gauge, prewar Flyer, prewar and postwar Lionel, just about every Hudson imaginable, very high end modern era trains. This incredible auction offered a fully photographed color catalog that has sold out.
August 5th, 2025 Mainstream Trains: The single day August Mainstream Auction was held at the Williamsport, IN auction gallery. The August mainstream auction covered several estate collections plus additional items from individual collections. It included Lionel, MTH, K Line, Flyer, Ives, Marx, Hafner Overland Flyer and others. This auction also had interesting additions including a very large collection of Dept 56 items, toys, ships and a good quantity of railroadiana. This auction was very large with 100's of cataloged for everyone plus 100's of uncataloged lots for the attending bidders. Every item sold without reserve. The telephone number for the Indiana gallery is 765-764-6901. Remember that the mainstream auctions are focused on more affordable prewar and postwar with all levels of modern era thrown in. The popular Mainstream Auctions are geared towards selling trains that will fit all budgets and condition levels without a color printed catalog. All of the cataloged item photos are on the internet.
July 8th, 2025 Mainstream Trains: (view catalog) The single day July Mainstream Auction was held at the Williamsport, IN auction gallery. The July mainstream auction was almost exclusively from estate collections. It covered Lionel, MTH, K Line, Flyer prewar and postwar, Ives, Marx, Hafner Overland Flyer and others. This auction was one of our largest single day mainstream auctions with well over 600 cataloged lots and 100's of uncataloged lots for the attending bidders. Every item sold without reserve. The telephone number for the Indiana gallery is 765-764-6901. Remember that the mainstream auctions are focused on more affordable prewar and postwar with all levels of modern era thrown in. The popular Mainstream Auctions are geared towards selling trains that will fit all budgets and condition levels without a color printed catalog. All of the catalog photos are on the internet.
June 10th, 2025 Mainstream Trains: (view catalog) The single day June Mainstream Auction was held at the auction gallery in West Middlesex, PA. This auction covered several local estates and train collections. The June auction offered all eras and collecting levels. The June auction offered various manufactures with a strong showing of high end modern era with a huge selection of MTH and Lionel Classics standard gauge trains with accessories. This auction also highlighted a fair amount of brass trains from a NJ estate plus a great selection of better American Flyer S gauge trains. The attending crowd for the Pennsylvania June auction was very strong as well as the usual strong internet participation. The telephone number for the Pennsylvania gallery is 724-528-1500.
May 20th, 2025 Mainstream Trains: (view catalog) The May auction was held in Williamsport, IN as a single day Mainstream Auction. This auction featured trains from multiple estates along with several collections. The auction was a quite large offering that had something for everyone. We offered several hundred cataloged lots plus a large number of uncataloged lots at the end of the auction. An extremely large and diverse auction with prewar, postwar and modern trains for all budgets. The trains were offered from several manufactures such as American Flyer S gauge, Lionel from all eras, prewar American Flyer, MTH, K Line, Weaver, Hafner, Ives, Marx, brass HO and others. The catalog is currently online approximately with prices realized. The telephone number for the Indiana gallery is 765-764-6901.
April 7th and 8th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog)The April auction was back in Williamsport, IN and offered a great selection of toy trains from various manufactures. This auction sold trains from multiple estates and was a quite large offering that had something for everyone. Uncataloged additional items were offered on Friday. Stout Auctions has a full color printed catalog plus all of the cataloged lots that is available on the internet. You can order a paper copy of the color catalog including the price key.
March 17th and 18th 2025 cataloged trains: (view catalog)The March auction was held in the new West Middlesex, PA auction facility. This outstanding auction included more items from the collection of Bob Lakemacher plus several other estate collections. We offered items from many manufactures and many eras. You can order a paper copy of the color catalog including the price key, call 765-764-6901 or paypal to [email protected]. The telephone number for the Pennyslvania auction facility is 1-724-528-1500.
February 24th and 25th 2025 cataloged trains: (view catalog) The late February auction was held in Williamsport, IN with another astounding selection of high grade postwar and prewar trains. This auction highlighted the massive collections of Lew Striebeck TCA 80-14926 and Bill Sanchez TCA 61-534. This huge two day offering had a large number of sets but one of the real highlights will be a fantastic selection of original boxes from both prewar and postwar. These original boxes have unparalleled condition and rarity. The prewar trains in the auction were a large amount of Hafner and American Flyer prewar as well as several fantastic standard gauge items from Lionel including a boxed and set boxed 396E Blue Comet set that was the top lot of the day at $19,500.00. This auction offered an outstanding selection of American Flyer S gauge, brass HO and O gauge and one HUGE group of postwar Lionel. A great auction! Stout Auctions still has full color printed catalog plus all of the cataloged lots are available on the internet. You can order a paper copy of the color catalog including the price key.
January 14th 2025 Mainstream: (view catalogwith price key) Stout Auctions is having another Mainstream Toy Train Auction in Williamsport, IN on January 14th and this promises to be an outstanding sale! We will offer several hundred cataloged lots plus a substantial number of uncataloged train lots. An extremely large and diverse auction with prewar, postwar and modern trains for all budgets. The trains will be offered from several manufactures such as Lionel from all eras, prewar American Flyer, Hafner, Ives, Marx and others.
December 9th and 10th, 2025 Cataloged Trains: (view catalog with price key) The December auction will be back in Williamsport, IN for a fantastic array of toy trains from various manufactures. This will be quite a fantastic sale with some highlights to include an original 444 prewar roundhouse, prewar Flyer Presidents Special set, boxed 408E set, a vast array of prewar accessories from Dorfan, Lionel, American Flyer and Ives. Postwar highlights include over 100 fully boxed sets as well as some top shelf rarities in trains, dealer items and paper. The Friday auction will include some very high end modern Lionel/MTH trains, a large selection of postwar/prewar Lionel and one of the largest selections of uncataloged items we have sold yet. The uncataloged will be a mix of prewar, postwar and modern eras. Stout Auctions will have a full color printed catalog plus all of the cataloged lots will be available on the internet. You can order a paper copy of the color catalog including the price key.
The November 4th and 5th, 2025 Train Auction (view catalog with price key) was the kickoff for the new West Middlesex, PA auction facility. Gary Zippie and Greg Stout as partners in a second Stout Auction's facility really had a fantastic first auction event in PA. This incredible auction was from the lifelong collection of Bob Lakemacher, TCA 63-809 with additions from Al Clarke TCA 82-17849. We had some fantastic results with the top item sold being a sealed 13150 Hudson set for $31,900.00. This set was followed by the white Ives set for $23,100, a 2148WS Hudson set for $15950.00 and a Marklin gauge 1 Anheuser Busch Budweiser car for $9420.00. A great auction in our dedicated new facility in Pennsylvania! You can order a paper copy of the color catalog including the price key.
Record Setting Train Prices: Stout Auctions has been known for some time as the leader in toy train auctions. Now that position is even more solidified with multiple record-setting items including the most money for an American toy train and the most money for a boxcar at auction during our December 2025 sale. Sellers - if you are ready to sell and get top prices, call Stout Auctions today at 765-764-6901.
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