Model Train Journal

Singer Neil Young to auction model train collection
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-peop ... SKBN1D21XY

The Canadian folk-rock star is putting more than 230 of his vast collection of Lionel trains up for auction in Los Angeles in December, some with estimated selling prices of up to $9,000, Julien’s Auctions said on Thursday.

I hope he's well. I don't know what the story was with Dick Kughn and his collection sell-off, but I think illness had something to do with it. Now, every time I hear of someone selling something, I get concerned about illness.

Roy wrote:I hope he's well. I don't know what the story was with Dick Kughn and his collection sell-off, but I think illness had something to do with it. Now, every time I hear of someone selling something, I get concerned about illness.

I know what you mean and I feel the same way. Neil Young's contribution to Lionel - TMCC is huge.

Considering the greying of the "Baby Boomers" who are the bulk of the collecting crowd, perhaps the reason for the sell offs is to get rid of it before it goes in the tank. Also, with the collecting thing, a lot of the thrill is of the chase, and once that is over, the thrill is gone somewhat.

Rich

E7 wrote:Considering the greying of the "Baby Boomers" who are the bulk of the collecting crowd, perhaps the reason for the sell offs is to get rid of it before it goes in the tank. Also, with the collecting thing, a lot of the thrill is of the chase, and once that is over, the thrill is gone somewhat.

Rich

Probably doesn't want his wife to have to deal with it all in the event he does tank.

jlong wrote:

E7 wrote:Considering the greying of the "Baby Boomers" who are the bulk of the collecting crowd, perhaps the reason for the sell offs is to get rid of it before it goes in the tank. Also, with the collecting thing, a lot of the thrill is of the chase, and once that is over, the thrill is gone somewhat.

Rich

Probably doesn't want his wife to have to deal with it all in the event he does tank.

A very real possibility!

E7 wrote:

jlong wrote:

E7 wrote:Considering the greying of the "Baby Boomers" who are the bulk of the collecting crowd, perhaps the reason for the sell offs is to get rid of it before it goes in the tank. Also, with the collecting thing, a lot of the thrill is of the chase, and once that is over, the thrill is gone somewhat.

Rich

Probably doesn't want his wife to have to deal with it all in the event he does tank.

A very real possibility!

On second thought, maybe NOT so much: Young, who divorced his wife Pegi in 2014 after a 36-year marriage, said it was time for others to enjoy the items. A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit the Bridge School in California, which Pegi Young co-founded in 1986 for children with severe speech and physical impairments.

Was not aware they divorced

jlong wrote:Was not aware they divorced

Nor was I........it was near the bottom of the article in Hondo's link.

Sheryl Crow doesn't look like she'd be interested in this stuff either.

When I was a kid I didn't care much for Young's work, but I have to say that as both of us have gotten older the old coot's material is more appealing.

Healey

healey36 wrote:Sheryl Crow doesn't look like she'd be interested in this stuff either.

When I was a kid I didn't care much for Young's work, but I have to say that as both of us have gotten older the old coot's material is more appealing.

Healey

Could be the reason

NEIL YOUNG - OLD MAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An2a1_Do_fc

Anybody planning to place any bids?
I think the prices are going to be too rich for me.

When Young divorced Pegi, he gave her the Broken Arrow ranch, and moved to L.A. He's with Daryl Hannah now. Two of his sons have cerebral palsy, and a daughter has epilepsy.

I'm thinking he probably has less room, now - plus, his kids are grown. May be factors in the sale.

Who is handling the sale?

Yup, you're right...Daryl Hannah is the woman in his life now. I recall reading Crow was rumored to be a player at some point after the Armstrong debacle. Whatever, more power to him.

No interest in bidding here...I need to get rid of some stuff.