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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,792 including buyer’s premium (middle half $826–$2,508, n=5). The auction record is $7,500 for Railway Tanker (2011, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"William Steiger value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}