Tomix N Scale J.N.R Shinkansen Type 215, 221, 221, 226, 226, 237 train

[Jasmine]

I found these in an attic of a house I was cleaning, I know nothing about these except they are old. Any value here, thanks so much

Jamie

[Ochanomizu]

Hello Mr Jamie,

 

So sorry, the models that you have found are quite old.  They may be of interest to a collector in Japan, but probably not to anyone here who is not a collector.  What you have is 7 of a 12 car Shinkansen 200 Organization "E" set.  You can read about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen_200_Series

 

Tomix produced this model between 1982 and 1985.  So the cars you have are around 30 years old.

 

Each car is worth around ¥800 or USD $8.  The motor car, if you have it, is worth around USD $35. I include two example on Yahoo Japan below.  I could find no more.

http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n121041533

http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b147447936

 

Thus, if you don't have the motor car, my estimate of the value is $50-$70.  Add $30 if you have the motor car.

 

If you had the full 12 cars in excellent condition with a working motor car you could fetch $200.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Perhaps if we know your general location ie: Country and State, then someone here might purchase them from you.

[Minelayer]

Interesting....

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tomix-N-Scale-J-N-R-Shinkansen-Type-215-221-221-226-226-237-train-/330960072394?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item4d0ec1eeca

[Ochanomizu]

Minelayer,

 

So sorry, but the vendor is somewhat misguided or has made a mistake entering the price.  Tomix track 1002 is worthless to anyone with a layout less than 20 years old as the track has the distinctive yellow colour of ballast, rather than the grey currently used.  I have already discussed the value of the cars in detail.

 

For such a price I would expect two bottles of Jack Walker Blue Label 700ml to be included.

Edited July 19, 2013 by Ochanomizu

[Jasmine]

I just guessed at the price when I listed them.

[E6系]

Hello Jasmine,

 

Please consider the advice of Ochanomizu-san.  I also agree with his assessment of the value.