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

Listed 357 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
SUNSET MODELS SOUTHERN PACIFIC AM-2 CAB FORWARD 4-6-6-2 BRASS O SCALE 3R #3902 USED
US $1,995
180
1 Watchers
Listed 357 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
LIONEL 2333489 KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN ES44AC #4674(NON-POWERED) NEW
US $449.99
153
1 Watchers
Listed 357 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
LIONEL 2333481 KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN ES44AC #4674(POWERED) NEW
US $749.99
108
0 Watchers
Listed 357 days ago
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LIONEL 2233682 SLRG SD90MAC #116 NEW
US $649.99
103
0 Watchers
Listed 357 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
LIONEL 2233681 SLRG SD90MAC #115 NEW
US $649.99
98
0 Watchers
Listed 358 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
MTH Premier Santa Fe 2-10-4 20-3056-1
US $540
136
1 Watchers
Listed 358 days ago
TRAIN SETS
MTH Railking Halloween ES44AC and Caboose 30-20323-1
US $325
118
1 Watchers
Listed 358 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
LIONEL 2331240 UNION PACIFIC BRASS HYBRID CHALLENGER #3834 NEW
US $2,149.99
140
1 Watchers
Listed 358 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
LIONEL 2331212 UNION PACIFIC BRASS HYBRID CHALLENGER #3839 NEW
US $2,149.99
118
0 Watchers
Listed 358 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
LIONEL 2331411 New York Central LEGACY Dreyfuss J3 Hudson #5445 NEW
US $1,899.99
90
1 Watchers
Listed 358 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
LIONEL 2331430 New York Central LEGACY Dreyfuss J3 Hudson #5454 NEW
US $1,899.99
99
1 Watchers
Listed 358 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Union Terminal Imports HO Brass Missouri Pacific E6A/E6B Diesel Set
US $1,900
103
4 Watchers
Listed 360 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Life -Like precision engineered EMD GP40 DIESEL
US $450
100
0 Watchers
Listed 368 days ago
TRAIN SETS
Lionel trains
US $300
120
1 Watchers
Listed 369 days ago
FREIGHT CARS
Lionel 6-16970 O scale 3 rail L.A. County flatcar with motorized speedboat
US $24.95
106
0 Watchers
Listed 370 days ago
FREIGHT CARS
MTH 20-98415 NICKEL PLATE HIGH SPEED FREIGHT SERVICE FLATCAR WITH 48' TRAILER
US $55
117
0 Watchers