Vintage Lesney Toy Trains

Matchbox is a die cast toy brand introduced by Lesney Products in 1953 and currently owned by Mattel, Inc. Matchbox toys were so named because the original models were packed in boxes similar in size and style to boxes of matches.

The series became so popular that the Matchbox name was once widely used by the public as a generic trademark for all die cast toy cars measuring approximately 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) in length, regardless of brand. In the 1970s, Matchbox switched to the more conventional, plastic and cardboard "blister packs" used for other die cast cars such as Hot Wheels, although the box style packaging was re-introduced for the collector market in recent years, particularly successfully with the release of the "35th Anniversary of Superfast" series in 2004.

The Matchbox/Lesney factory was a major employer in Homerton, East London, before the company relocated to Rugby in Warwickshire in 1990.

How we grade our Lesney Trains:

NOTE: MINT is a condition that doesn't really exist.
In the same manner we strive for perfection, we can never achieve it.
We can always change the degree of "scrutinization" of an object, thing, or act
and find that what was "perfect", or "mint", now is not.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THE DETERMINATION OF CONDITION WILL ALWAYS BE SUBJECTIVE.
Please examine the pics carefully, pics don't usually lie, if you need more, please ask.
Grade Weight Grade Description
Grade# 1WP MINT or Near MINT Train, in MINT or Near MINT, undamaged box
Grade# 2WP MINT or Near MINT Train, in slightly damaged box, may have a SMALL dent in the box, or MINOR crease
Grade# 3WP MINT or Near MINT Train, in damaged box, may have dents in the box, creases, holes, or folded corners
Grade# 4NP Mint or Near MINT Train, used no package
Grade# 5NP Excellent Train, used no package
Grade# 6NP Good Train, used no package
Grade# 7NP Fair Train, used no package
Grade# 8NP Poor Train, used no package

NOTE: Prices will be updated as soon as we know more about their real value. Until then, feel free to buy using the current price.

Item Description grade# Item# Price Order
Vintage MINT/Near MINT G.W.R. 'Duke of Connaught' Loco Y-14 Vintage MINT/Near MINT G.W.R. 'Duke of Connaught' Loco Y-14 Vintage MINT/Near MINT G.W.R. 'Duke of Connaught' Loco Y-14 Vintage MINT/Near MINT G.W.R. 'Duke of Connaught' Loco Y-14 Vintage MINT/Near MINT G.W.R. 'Duke of Connaught' Loco Y-14 This is a Vintage MINT/Near MINT G.W.R. 'Duke of Connaught' Loco Y-14. Train and box are very nice, almost perfect! An old gentleman I used to know, who has since passed away, gave me an entire box of these old Matchbox/Lesney Vintage Cars and Trains. He bought them at a "Jamesway" store in the mid 1960's. They are MINT/Near MINT and never played with. Please refer to the pictures and feel free to email us for more or if you have any questions. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICS AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF WHAT CONDITION THE CAR AND BOX ARE IN. We want everyone happy with their purchase with no surprises. 1WP Item# VMB-DUKELOCOY14 US$ 1,000
Vintage MINT/Near MINT Santa Fe Loco Y-13 Vintage MINT/Near MINT Santa Fe Loco Y-13 Vintage MINT/Near MINT Santa Fe Loco Y-13 Vintage MINT/Near MINT Santa Fe Loco Y-13 Vintage MINT/Near MINT Santa Fe Loco Y-13 This is a Vintage MINT/Near MINT Vintage MINT/Near MINT Santa Fe Loco Y-13. Train is almost perfect same with box except one of the flaps on the box is torn. An old gentleman I used to know, who has since passed away, gave me an entire box of these old Matchbox/Lesney Vintage Cars and Trains. He bought them at a "Jamesway" store in the mid 1960's. They are MINT/Near MINT and never played with. Please refer to the pictures and feel free to email us for more or if you have any questions. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICS AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF WHAT CONDITION THE CAR AND BOX ARE IN. We want everyone happy with their purchase with no surprises. 1WP Item# VMB-SANTAFELOCOY13 US$ 1,000
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