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HobbyLine Pennsylvania #1000 - TonyC - 05-02-2025

Hello, 

I picked up some nice HO trains at an estate sale today and I'm not familiar with one of the brands.  I have a HobbyLine Pennsylvania #1000 engine.  I haven't been able to find any images or information on this.  Is it from the 1950's or much more recent?  And what is the approximate value of this engine? 

   

Thanks!

RE: HobbyLine Pennsylvania #1000 - BR60103 - 05-02-2025

I remember HObbyline as being late 50s--early 60s.
But I may be confusing it with Hobbytown. The one I'm thinkin of made some early plastic kits incuding a dockside.

RE: HobbyLine Pennsylvania #1000 - Charlie B - 05-02-2025

Welcome aboard Tony

     Hobbyline was a manufacturer in the 50's.

     Feel free to join in around the hobo campfire. 

Charlie My Layout

RE: HobbyLine Pennsylvania #1000 - jim currie - 05-02-2025

it's a FM Ht10-44 . is it plastic or die cast
Jim

PS if its plastic it's a hobby town loco according to info was made sold in the late 50's

RE: HobbyLine Pennsylvania #1000 - ngauger - 05-02-2025

TonyC: Welcome aboard Big Blue!!!!!

I'm thinking it's the second item on this page:
https://hotraincollector.com/hobbyline-locomotives-and-rolling-stock/

The fourth picture on this page:
https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/hobbyline-ho-trains-of-the-1950s-12213823?trail=50

Here is the set:
https://modelrailroadforums.com/forum/index.php?media/hobbyline-ho-train-sets-made-from-1953-to-1957.5599/

Hope that helps Smile Smile Smile

RE: HobbyLine Pennsylvania #1000 - TonyC - 05-02-2025

(05-02-2025, 07:54 PM)ngauger Wrote: TonyC:  Welcome aboard Big Blue!!!!!

I'm thinking it's the second item on this page:
https://hotraincollector.com/hobbyline-locomotives-and-rolling-stock/

The fourth picture on this page:
https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/hobbyline-ho-trains-of-the-1950s-12213823?trail=50

Here is the set:
https://modelrailroadforums.com/forum/index.php?media/hobbyline-ho-train-sets-made-from-1953-to-1957.5599/

Hope that helps  Smile  Smile  Smile

Great info.  Thanks all.  For being from 50's / 60's it's in pretty good looking condition.  Need ot get on the track and test it.  Big Ol' Hobbyline on bottom.     

RE: HobbyLine Pennsylvania #1000 - Qwerty - 12-14-2025

I picked up some nice HO trains at an estate sale today and I’m not familiar with one of the brands. I have a HObbyline Pennsylvania #1000 engine but I haven’t been able to find any images or information on this model

RE: HobbyLine Pennsylvania #1000 - jim currie - 12-14-2025

(12-14-2025, 01:31 PM)Qwerty Wrote: I picked up some nice HO trains at an estate sale today and I’m not familiar with one of the brands. I have a HObbyline Pennsylvania #1000 engine but I haven’t been able to find any images or information on this model
photo would help.
jim

RE: HobbyLine Pennsylvania #1000 - TMo - 12-14-2025

As far as "what is it worth", I'd say there's a chance that you find some collector out there who may what a Pennsylvania FM switcher, but I'd forecast that it would be a very small niche market. Just perusing evilbay, there are some sellers out there for Hobbyline stuff, but at a quick glance I didn't see anyone getting rich (about $30 for locomotives, $10 for rolling stock, $200 for a whole set). I'd say of the current HO scale enthusiasts, most of those willing to pay premium prices for locomotives would be buying current DCC locos with sound and prototypical details ($200 and up for a locomotive). However, those continue to be produced. What you have is vintage gear in what looks like excellent condition, and if you like running it, enjoy! Getting rich? Probably not.