i agree with Stu's comment. Pete you have done a great job. Years ago I bought my father a new in box reissue of that station that Lionel (probably through Mike Wolf) did in the 1980s. From the picture your restoration looks every bit as good as his did coming out of the box.
Maybe I'm unique. Unless its a rare item highly valued in whatever condition, then I am inclined to ignore the effect on potential resale value. There will be specific train items that will continue to increase in value. There will be many more that will go for pennies on the dollar, even if we managed to get them used. I am not willing to forgo my potential enjoyment because it might affect the potential resale value years from now.
