I recently discovered four Bachmann Large Scale Christmas Train Sets that I purchased several years ago. They are all in excellent shape and are still in their original, unopened boxes. The sets I have are:

*  Wonderland Flyer 4-6-0 Locomotive w/tender, operating headlight, smoke and speed-synched steam sound
*  North Star Express 4-6-0 Locomotive w/tender, operating headlight, smoke and speed-synched steam sound
*  Northern Lights w/multi-colored LED accent lights
*  Holiday Special Train and Trolley Set (2 sets in 1)

I queried the Bachmann website to obtain any info on these sets, but, the only one I could find was the Wonderland Flyer. Bachmann apparently charged $500 for the set and no longer has any in stock.

I'm interested in finding out why the Bachmann website doesn't even recognize the 3 sets aside from the Wonderland Flyer. After all, they are Bachmann items. Also, I'd be interested in ascertaining the popularity of the individual sets. Were they/are they sought after sets? Were they/are they a good investment as far as hobby trains go? I'd, also, like to know what these sets might be worth in today's train enthusiast market? Are there any websites that might help in figuring out the value of these sets?

I have myriad other questions, but, I'll begin with these. As I'm sure you're able to tell, I am a newbie when it comes to being a train enthusiast. I would like to become better informed so that I may realize more enjoyment in the hobby train arena. I enjoy many other hobbies (among them RC helicopters and planes - I'm a former military pilot) and would like to expand into hobby trains. Though I put up my TYCO HO scale Baltimore and Ohio 'The Royal Blue' set (that I received as a kid one Christmas) under the Christmas tree each year much to the wonderment of all visitors young an old, I think I like the larger scale better.

Thank you, in advance, for any help regarding my questions. And a very Merry Christmas/Happy Hannukah to all!

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