Instructions for using this Inventory - Valuation Sheet for trains, accessories, catalogs, books, photos, railroad memorabilia, etc.

 

List only one gauge per sheet.  Note:  Place this information at the upper left corner of this form in the space provided.

All entries must be typed, or printed in ink.  If you make a mistake, cross it off and go to next line.

Sign ONLY the last page, and note the number of pages in upper right hand corner of each page.

Catalogs:       Write the word CATALOGS on the Gauge Line, enter the manufacturer, and use only Columns 1, 6, 7 and 9.

                      In Column 1, give year and brief description, such as color, black and white (b/w), consumer, dealer, pocket, etc.

                      Complete Columns 6, 7, and 9: Column 7 would be used for “missing cover”, etc.

Updating or upgrading values:  Must be done on same form, and signed.  Do not mix additions/deletions on same sheet.

 

Column 1:     Give brief name of item, such as Scale Switcher, GG-1, boxcar, passenger car, station, signal.  Show wheel arrangement on locos, number of wheels on cars.

                      When listing sets, use the word SET followed by the components thereof.

Column 2:     Manufacturer’s number; 400E, 746, 6464-450, 3251, etc.

Column 3:     Color – Abbreviate if necessary.  Be sure the abbreviation is understandable.

Column 4:     Original - OR; Refinished - RF

Column 5:     If item has a herald/road name, identify such as B&O, GN, SF, etc.

Column 6:     Complete in accordance with TCA Description Standards:  M-Mint; LN-Like New; E-Excellent; G-Good; F-Fair; P-Poor

Column 7:     Show any variation making the item significantly more valuable, such as brass model, scratch built model, road name, color, truck type, decals, etc. or cite the column that shows the increase in value.

Column 8:     List any parts missing and non-original replacements – except minor motor parts and wheels.

Column 9:     In whole dollars, show the value you set on the item.  Bracket components of SETS to show Set value.

 

Sample Sheet Below, Showing Method of Filling Out the Inventory

 

 

GAUGE   O                                                             TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION, INC.                                      CHECK   ORIGINAL INVENTORY

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MFG        LIONEL                                  COLLECTION INSURANCE INVENTORY – VALUATION SHEET                                    DELETION

 

(1)

 

 

ITEM

(2)

 

MANUFACTURER

NUMBER

(3)

 

 

COLOR

(4)

 

ORIGINAL OR REFINISHED

(5)

 

ROAD

NAME

(6)

 

TCA

GRADE

(7)

VARIATION

AFFECTING

VALUE

 

(8)

PARTS

 

(9)

 

 

VALUE

 

FOR TCA USE ONLY

MISSING

RPLMT

 

VERIFIED

 

Scale switcher 0-6-0

8976

Black

OR

 

E

230M BF

 

 

 

 

 

2

0

0

 

 

El loco 0-4-0

156

Maroon

OR

 

F

156X

Headlights

 

 

 

 

1

2

0

 

 

Boxcar 8 wh

820

Dk Olive

OR

SF

G

Col. 345

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set – loca & T 2-4-2

260E

Brown

OR

 

LN

groove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Box 8 wh

814

Yellow

OR

 

LN

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

9

0

 

 

Gon 8 wh

812

Green

OR

 

LN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caboose 8 wh

817

Peacock

OR

 

LN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. loco & T 4-6-4

773E

Black

OR

 

N

In sealed box

 

 

 

 

 

2

2

5

 

 

Signal bridge

440

Red

OR

 

G

No control panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

5

 

 

Station

124

Brown

OR

 

G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    PAGE

 GRAND

TOTAL

TOTAL

 

 

 

7

9

0

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

I CERTIFY THE ABOVE INFORMATION

TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT:               ________________________________________________                     _____________________

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