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Crossroads 3: Trains, Diecast, Slotcars and More Description: This nearly 200 lot auction showcases an impressive lineup of vintage to modern trains and railroad collectibles as well as slot cars, die-cast and models. Trains include locomotives, freight and passenger cars, with postwar and MPC-era pieces as well as model railroad structures with original boxes, trolley and streetcar lots, and related railroad ephemera. Rounding out the railroad category is a standout group of vintage Adlake and other railroad lanterns from C&O, NYC, MC, GT, CMSTP&PRR and more. Beyond the trains, this auction features a great selection of die-cast and model vehicles, from Tyco US1 electric trucking pieces and Buddy L trucks to Road Champs police cars, Matchbox/Lesney Super Kings, and farm and construction toys, with many items new in package. Modern die-cast highlights include multiple low-numbered, limited edition, or exclusive 1:18 muscle cars and Mopar pieces from AutoWorld and GMP, rare Mustang and Ford dealer or promo cases, Argentinian exclusives, Ford F-Series exclusives, a Jack Roush signed die-cast Mustang, as well as themed TV and movie cars from Dukes of Hazzard, Christine, Rocky III, Fast & Furious, and Friday the 13th, plus advertising die-cast from Coke, Meijer and more. Highlights: Lot 186 Lionel O Gauge Pennsylvania #2332 GG-1 locomotive Lot 7 - Tyco Vintage US1 Electric Trucking #3914 Kenworth Lot 138 Vintage Lionel O Gauge New Haven #2350 locomotive Lot 183 Lionel RailScope O/O27 GP-9 diesel locomotive Lot 91 Lionel LOTS 2002 Mint Car O NIB, lot of 4 Lot 152 Lionel 6414 Evans Auto Loader O-Gauge train NIB Lot 10 Lionel Postwar #920 Scenic Display Kit with box Lot 191 Vintage railroad lantern C.M.&St.P.Ry Lot 30 GMP 1:18 1970 Plymouth GTX, 1 of 522 Lot 54 AutoWorld 1:18 1969 AMC AMX, 1 of 1002 Lot 78 GMP 1:18 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, 1 of 1002 Lot 129 1:18 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T, 1 of 1002 Lot 140 GMP Bardahl 1970 Plymouth GTX, 1 of 540 Lot 158 GMP 1:18 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, 1 of 732 Lot 198 AutoWorld 1:18 1969 1/2 Dodge Coronet Super Bee Lot 181 Jack Roush signed 2010 427R Ford Mustang 1:18 Lot 38 Rare 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 1:18 die-cast For local bidders, lots from this auction may be picked up and invoices can be paid starting at 3pm on the Monday following the auction's close (we are otherwise open 9a-5p Monday through Friday). For everyone else, shipping costs will be assessed and invoices will start becoming available later that day.