[uhttp://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/509/thumbs/100_4038.JPG (http://photos.hobbytalk.com/showphoto.php/photo/36726)rl=http://photos.hobbytalk.com/showphoto.php/photo/36727]http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/509/thumbs/100_4037.JPG[/url] I found this in a old barn . evrything was to it just needs oiling when does this date back to and how much is it worth?? more pictures in my archives.

I wish I could give you a definitive answer, I haven't toyed with lionel since I was a kid... some 38 years ago. A clue might be printed on the transformer, but that will be a ball park estimate. The trains may be older or newer. My advice is to start looking at listings on ebay and see if you can find matches to them. I will venture a guess and say you found a bit of $$ in that barn find!! Not millions, but certainly in the hundreds for the lot.. It all depends on when it was made and how many are left.. Good luck in your search!!

Go to www.ogaugerr.com or www.modeltrainjournal .com for info about the sets!The General set could be valuable!

Thanks! it works it came with 2 train stations, 2 generators a log cabin lionel set, with all horses and cows, all tracks, rail road crossing . I couldnt find no set like this on ebay or anywhere else.

The train looks to be a Marxx train not Lionel as does the transformer in the picture.

Is it metal or plastic?

I'm guessing but I'd put it as made in the mid 50's to early 60's.

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The Locomotive is a Marxx if I'm looking at the logo right.

You have the Lionel 1882 Halloween General set, which is very collectible.

the black train is plastic. give me an estimate well a figure of what you think it may be worth.

Offhand, the Lionel General set is worth more than the Marx 1829 set.

Best to contact the local chapter of the Train Collector's Association. Tell the president that you need some trains appraised.