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The auction features an impressive and extensive array of model railroading history, highlighting premium O gauge, S track, and HO scale trains from legendary manufacturers like Lionel, MTH, Weaver, and American Flyer. Collectors will find pristine brass locomotives from esteemed names like Key Imports, KTM, and Overland, alongside an assortment of trackside buildings, rolling stock, and layout accessories. Beyond the rails, the catalog boasts a magnificent selection of vintage pressed steel and cast iron toy vehicles from iconic makers such as Tonka, Buddy L, Structo, Wyandotte, Smith Miller, and Arcade, including classic fire engines, armored trucks, and construction gear. The offerings expand further with a captivating selection of vintage model military airplanes, battleships, and submarines, rare Living Dead Dolls, classic sports and pop culture action figures from WWE to Starting Lineup, and beautifully painted porcelain Dickens Village holiday displays.More items being added!&nbsp;Check back often!

Local Event: Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The Larry Prosken Collection

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Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The...

The auction features an impressive and extensive array of model railroading history, highlighting premium O gauge, S track, and...

Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The Larry Prosken Collection

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The auction features a breathtaking array of Native American material culture and artistry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of the Plains and Southwest tribes. Bidders will find stunningly preserved late 19th-century Lakota archery groups, Arapaho beaded knife sheaths, Apache bowls, and Pueblo pottery, alongside vibrant, fully beaded Sioux moccasins and intricate catlinite pipes accented with porcupine quills and horsehair. Beyond these breathtaking textiles and personal items, the catalog plunges deep into the dramatic history of frontier and military conflicts. Collectors will discover rare firearms, including an exceptional cased 19th-century dueling pistol, a Colt US Single Action Army revolver, and a Remington New Model Army revolver. These stand side-by-side with poignant historical relics like a Battle of the Little Bighorn dug display and comprehensive Civil War photography archives. The romance and spectacle of the American West come alive through historic ephemera, including the mesmerizing Lone Star Harry sideshow archive and an iconic 101 Ranch Wild West Show full-costume mannequin display. Rounding out this remarkable selection are unique Western relics ranging from an antique HC Evans floor-model gambling wheel and Railway Express Agency strongboxes to masterfully crafted turquoise squash blossom jewelry.

Local Event: Relics of the American West 1850 - 1920

Relics of the American West 1850 - 1920

The auction features a breathtaking array of Native American material culture and artistry, showcasing the exquisite...

Charlotte The Pig Back Home After Escaping...

The pig and her owner, a Round Lake Beach resident, were not injured when the blaze broke out 

Charlotte The Pig Back Home After Escaping House Fire: Officials

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New IL E-Bike Rules Begin July 1 Amid Suburban...

The law creates statewide standards for e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility devices, with more rules for faster devices.

New IL E-Bike Rules Begin July 1 Amid Suburban Safety Concerns

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🌱 Patch AM: Grayslake family mourns mom killed...

Also, don’t miss Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The Larry Prosken Collection on the Grayslake Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Grayslake family mourns mom killed by train at local bike crossing

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Meet The Newest K-9 Officer In Lake County

The 1-year-old German Shepherd and his handler recently completed hundreds of hours of training and are now certified for patrol, tracking a

Missing Dog Rescued From Deep Marsh: Police 

First responders from Lakemoor Police and McHenry Fire pulled the dog from the water and brought it to safety. 

The Vine Ready To Open Grayslake's Newest Patio...

Five years after Mike Pruitt dreamed of expanding his popular martini and wine bar's business, a space with seating for 100 opens Friday.

The Vine Ready To Open Grayslake's Newest Patio For Business

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Grayslake Woman's Non-Profit Brings Hope,...

HOPE Ornaments donated more than 5,200 ornaments to patients in hospitals across the Chicago area this past holiday season. 

Grayslake Woman's Non-Profit Brings Hope, Ornaments To Sick Patients

Non-Profit Brings Hope, Ornaments To Sick Patients Hospitalized Over Holidays

Seasonal & Holidays

Chicago-Area Food Pantries See Spike In Visits...

As we soon head into the holiday season, giving back to local non-profits, including food pantries, can help boost their supplies. 

Chicago-Area Food Pantries See Spike In Visits Over Past Year

Lindenhurst Breast Cancer Patient Honored...

More than a dozen Advocate Aurora Health breast cancer patients were selected to be honored at the game Thursday. 

Lindenhurst Breast Cancer Patient Honored During Bears Game

Health & Fitness

80 Years Later, Grayslake Sailor Killed At...

The 21-year-old Grayslake man was officially identified in recent years. He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery Tuesday. 

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