Young’s train collection sells to the tune of $420k

SINGER-SONGWRITER Neil Young’s extensive collection of model trains has fetched nearly $420,000 at auction, along with classic cars and musical equipment owned by the 72-year-old folk-rock icon. Young, a model train enthusiast for decades, offered more than 230 pieces at Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles from his collection of Lionel trains, including a custom- Commodore Vanderbilt 4-6-4 locomotive that sold for $US10,000.

Several cars that Young owns were also sold. A 1953 Buick code 76X Roadmaster Skylark convertible with a steering wheel hub that says, “Customized for Neil Young,” went for $US400,000.

Other items auctioned included guitars and amplifiers.