184. 1908-14 Lionel 8 Trolley
Manufacturer: LionelStandard
Original price: $ 10 *
Value today: $ 8.500 *
You may not know it, but the world of model train collecting can be very, very lucrative. One of the most profitable pieces in the history of model trains is the 1908-14 Lionel 8 Trolley. Made in the early 1900s, this train only had five versions produced, but few examples of the first generation are known.
The train has “8” marked on the sides, as opposed to the much more common “No. 8” inscription. It measures 20.25" long and has a "Pay on Entry" sign. A recent model sold for an astonishing 8,500 $ at auction, so anyone lucky enough to have this train in good condition could be looking at a high resale value.