How do I buy on Trainbid?

Four ways: Buy Now at the listed price, Make Offer to propose your own price, Claim It to reserve an item with a 10% deposit and pay the rest in installments, or bid in an Auction. Checkout is secure through Stripe.

How does shipping work?

Sellers ship within 3 business days and provide tracking. Your shipping cost is shown at checkout before you pay.

Payment is handled securely by Stripe at checkout. A $0.99 buyer checkout fee applies per order.

Claim It lets you reserve an eligible item with a 10% deposit, then pay the balance in two equal installments at 30 and 60 days. The item ships once it's paid in full.

What if an item isn't as described?

Inspect your item on arrival and open a resolution request through Trainbid if something's wrong. Our Return & Refund Policy explains the inspection window and how issues are resolved.

How do I sell on Trainbid?

Create a listing with photos and details, choose how to sell it — Buy Now, Auction, or accept offers — and set your price and shipping. Your listing goes live to a dedicated model-train and collectibles audience.

What does it cost to sell?

A 3.95% selling fee and a 3.55% payment-processing fee apply to each completed sale. If you use a Trainbid shipping label, the label cost is deducted; bank withdrawals have a $0.67 cashout fee.

Your funds are released once the buyer accepts the item, or after 5 days pass with no dispute — then you can withdraw to your bank.

How do I ship a sale?

Ship within 3 business days. Use a Trainbid-provided shipping label or your own carrier, and add valid tracking so your payout isn't delayed.

What if a buyer reports a problem?

Issues are handled through Trainbid's resolution process — you'll have the chance to work it out with the buyer (accept a return, refund, or a partial) in line with the Return & Refund Policy.

TrainBid Marketplace - Buy & Sell Model Trains

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BRASS NEW HAVEN #900 DINNER SKIRTED car by SOHO
US $69.95
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Listed 188 days ago
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BRASS NEW HAVEN COMBINE car by SOHO
US $59.95
88
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HO scale PENNSYLVANA RPO BY RIVAROSSI
US $19.95
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LOCOMOTIVES
COTTON BELT SSW PA-A ENGINE # 301 by PHOTO 2000 DC
US $49.95
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Listed 192 days ago
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BRASS PENNSYLVANIA ACF DINER by NKP LTD CUSTOM PAINTED & DETAILED
US $74.95
100
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Listed 192 days ago
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BRASS UNION PACIFIC DOME DINER "SKYVIEW" TRAIN OF TOMORROW CAR by CHALLENGER
US $299.95
107
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BRASS PENNSYLVANIA TWIN BUDD DINER by ORIENTAL PRO CUSTOM PAINTED
US $299.95
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Like New N Scale Scale Trains UP SD40-2s
US $250
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FREIGHT CARS
Pennsyvania H-10 tender kit
US $52
121
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SP&S GS gondola
US $37
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Northern Pacific GS gondola
US $37
92
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Union Pacific 40' double sheath Boxcar
US $37
88
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K Line UP/SP wood reefer 2 rail
US $37
96
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Listed 193 days ago
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Pennsylvania Wood cabin Caboose Class ND
US $156
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Pennsyvania short caboose
US $104
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Southern Pacific T-1 fire train with two cars
US $1,352
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