Have been interested in Live Steam lately... Asters.
Was trying to figure out value for Asters and the following resources help
http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/
http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/reference.htm
http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/roster.htm
http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/misc/JvR-Aster-Development.htm
http://www.asterhobbyusa.com/
http://asterhobbies.co.uk/collecting/
One would think ebay would be helpful, but any given Aster just does not come up that often.
When thinking about pricing/values, I always think of the following article on sociology of model railroading. There is much therein I cannot fully embrace, but there are gems of wisdom nonetheless. It is, if nothing else, thought provoking.
http://www.trainweb.org/lfnwfan/html/Sociology.htm
There are also larger live steam like they run at Washakum.
http://www.waushakumlivesteamers.org/
