Brass Model Trains
Brass model trains are known for their highly detailed finish and fine craftsmanship. Usually made in limited runs, these are prized by collectors who often keep them on display and never run them at all, though others use them to great advantage in their layouts. They have a solid feel and an impressive look.
Brass model trains really got their start in Japan. Early models were built by individual craftsmen and distributed by International Models in New York. Tenshodo is one of the earliest and still the best known of the Japanese companies while many models were also produced by United, a company that literally represented many of the individual craftsmen and brought them together under one name. The best known importer at the time was Pacific Fast Mail (PFM).
Manufacturing has since moved to Korea where the name Samhongsa was known for extremely high quality, though they no longer manufacture brass trains. Some of the better known Korean companies doing good work today are Ajin, Sam Model Tech and Boo-Rim.
Though the purchase price of a brass train is usually much higher than its plastic counterpart, they retain and often increase in value over the years. Brass models are not for everyone but if you appreciate fine engineering and craftsmanship, you may be the kind of person who should consider starting a brass train collection today.
Brass Model Trains For Sale on eBay
Ajin Overland Models Brass GP60M Santa Fe / BNSF #122 N scale $190.00 
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HO ALCO / Ajin NYC Wood Caboose $199.00
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VINTAGE 1970'S 70'S 1980'S 80'S JAPAN TENSHODO B&O DIESEL TRAIN HO SCALE BRASS 2 $38.00 5 bids Time Remaining: 2h 37m |
Stewart New York Central NYC Baldwin VO-1000 #8606 (4733) Ajin Drive New $64.95 0 bids Time Remaining: 2h 37m |
VINTAGE 1970'S 70'S 1980'S 80'S JAPAN TENSHODO B&O DIESEL TRAIN HO SCALE BRASS $31.00 5 bids Time Remaining: 2h 39m |
HO Overland / Ajin B&M XM-1 Boxcar 40 ft. $199.00
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GEM / Samhongsa Reading Gondola $179.00
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Key Imports BRASS Pennsy #4935 GG-1 Electric Dulux Gold 5-Striper HO Scale New! $460.00 21 bids Time Remaining: 3h 47m |
Key Imports PRR I1s 2-10-0 Decapod Locomotive & Tender $345.00 10 bids Time Remaining: 3h 47m |
HO Brass Samhongsa WP Car Corp. BRT 1200 Trolly With Poles $190.05 7 bids Time Remaining: 5h 10m |
AJIN O-Gauge Brass Pennsylvania PRR P5a Electric Loco $299.99 1 bid Time Remaining: 5h 35m |
DTD N HALLMARK MODELS EMD F9-A&B T&P TEXAS AND PACIFIC DIESEL ENGINE SAMHONGSA $67.66 6 bids Time Remaining: 5h 40m |
HO SCALE BRASS W&R ENTERPRISES NP NORTHERN PACIFIC 4-6-2 Q-3 - SAMHONGSA U/P $995.00 0 bids Time Remaining: 5h 46m |
Key Imports N Scale Train Brass Unpainted Powered Engine Alco FA-1 Loco $66.00 7 bids Time Remaining: 5h 58m |
HO SCALE TENSHODO BRASS NEW YORK & WESTERN DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE $29.99 1 bid Time Remaining: 6h 8m |
Athearn by Samhongsa Engine & Tender Repaint EXC++ $58.00
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BRASS CABOOSE GREAT NORTHERN TENSHODO JAPAN YOU DECIDE WHAT ITS WORTH $46.01 11 bids Time Remaining: 6h 54m |
EMD E8 A-A unit set KEY Imports C & O brass 2-rail C&O Chesapeake and Ohio  $3,449.00
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DIVISION POINT MODELS HO FP BRASS SOUTHERN PACIFIC Mk-4, 2-8-2 CHALLENGER $1,200.00 1 bid Time Remaining: 7h 34m |
Tenshodo Great Northern Locomotive, # 280 F-8 With Tender, With Original Box  $449.99
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