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 38 days ago
FREIGHT CARS
LIONEL GREAT NORTHERN 40’ STEEL REEFER CAR 6-27305 O SCALE WESTERN FRUIT EXPRESS
US $65
35
0 Watchers
Listed 38 days ago
FREIGHT CARS
Lionel 6-17517 Western Pacific WP Flatcar w/Ertl Caterpillar Front Loader NIB
US $32
28
0 Watchers
Listed 38 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Lionel 6-81297 PRR "LionChief Plus" 2-8-2 #9633
US $560
67
2 Watchers
Listed 39 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Lionel 2133442 BNSF Patched GP30
US $475
75
0 Watchers
Listed 39 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Lionel 2133441 BNSF Patched GP30
US $475
28
0 Watchers
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LOCOMOTIVES
Atlas BNSF Dash 8
US $325
45
0 Watchers
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MTH Premier Santa Fe 2-10-4 20-3056-1
US $540
54
1 Watchers
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LOCOMOTIVES
Atlas 1252-5 GP60 Santa Fe 4024
US $325
36
0 Watchers
Listed 41 days ago
FREIGHT CARS
4 Lionel Union Pacific Die-Cast Metal Ore Cars 6-26926,6-26927,6-26928,6-26929
US $180
72
0 Watchers
Listed 44 days ago
POWER, CONTROL & ELECTRONICS
MTH 50-1018 TIU/TMCC DB9 Cable
US $10
Seller Offers 5% Combined Shipping
33
0 Watchers
Listed 46 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Lionel 6-38055 AT&SF 3751 with TMCC
US $875
52
2 Watchers
Listed 47 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
K-LINE Kennecott Copper Corporation Motorized Handcar & Trailer O Gauge
US $85
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0 Watchers
Listed 52 days ago
FREIGHT CARS
3 CROWN MODEL PRODUST FRUIT GROWERS EXPRESS REEFER O SCALE
US $59.99
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0 Watchers
Listed 53 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
LIONEL 2431620 Christmas LEGACY F-19 #1224 (SEALED SHIPPING CARTON)
US $1,795
75
2 Watchers
Listed 53 days ago
FREIGHT CARS
All of MTH's 6464 Replica Boxcars: PLEASE READ
US $625
58
1 Watchers
Listed 54 days ago
PASSENGER CARS
Lionel 6-16049 & 6-16047 O Gauge Illinois Central Diner car & Observation car
US $75
77
0 Watchers