Question 1

How do I buy on Trainbid?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How does shipping work?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

How do I pay?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What is Claim It?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What if an item isn't as described?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How do I sell on Trainbid?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What does it cost to sell?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

When do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

How do I ship a sale?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What if a buyer reports a problem?

Accepted Answer

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.

Model Trains and Collectibles For Sale

Filters

Listed 331 days ago

Poster of Great Northern steam locomotive near Mt. Rainier National Park 17” by 23”

Listed 331 days ago

Poster of Steam Locomotives in Railyard 28” x 22” untrimmed; 24” x 18” trimmed

Listed 341 days ago

The Rocky Mountain Rocket

Listed 341 days ago

Sunshine Special

Listed 341 days ago

St. Louis Union Station

Listed 341 days ago

North Platte Canteen

Listed 341 days ago

Missouri River Eagle

Listed 342 days ago

C&EI-Rules-Operating Dept., 1949

Listed 347 days ago

Official Railway Guide-North America-Jan/Feb 1979

Listed 347 days ago

C&NW Rules for the Government of the Operating Department, Jan. 1, 1953

Listed 347 days ago

Canadian National Employees Photo Calendar 2007-2008

Listed 348 days ago

Schedule of Mail Routes for Arkansas, Louisianna and Mississippi dated May 18, 1939

Listed 357 days ago

Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad Timetable & Fare Information eff. 2/1/1989

Listed 357 days ago

Illinois Central Gulf Electric Commuter Train Schedules effective 1/1/1974

Listed 357 days ago

Illinois Central Electric All Station Schedules effective 4/30/1972

Listed 357 days ago

Illinois Central Electric Timetable for Riverdale-Harvey zone 7/25/1970

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