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Colvid permitting I still do.

I came as a teenager fairly frequently. In fact I'm solely responsible for the fact the mess coach was green and cream for several years: I was taken down to Tanllan shed, where one of the older volunteers mixed up all the leftover paint. It came out green and I was told to "get on with it". I spent two weeks lurking down there painting that carriage. There was some discussion because I painted the buffer beam red which was supposedly the "wrong" colour. Next time I went someone had repainted it, but the rest stayed the same for a while, as far as I know.

The line is also the reason I'm here in a way; on my firsr visit they had the German/Austrian loco, 699.01 on the service train: suddenly European Trains became interesting, and the next year I happened to be starting GCSE German, and practised on ancient Zillertalbahn magazines from the station shop...
 
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As seen in the current issue of 'British Railway Modeling' magazine (BRM)

35 foot long MGR trains!!
One end is a foot higher than the other, to recreate the gradient (1 in 137)

The magazine seems to imply that it's touring, but I can't see any dates

Sorry, for this 'Mail' link; https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...-junction-Britains-biggest-model-railway.html

https://www.britainsbiggestmodelrailway.com/

https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/britains-biggest-model-railway-powered-by-heljan/


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbUICyWvtas
 
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At the same event at local heritage railway where I volunteer, a wool dying company moved out and railway bought the building which means they have space under cover, not very good space as no permanent lighting, but the 16 gauge railway used that space.
 
As seen in the current issue of 'British Railway Modeling' magazine (BRM)

35 foot long MGR trains!!
One end is a foot higher than the other, to recreate the gradient (1 in 137)

The magazine seems to imply that it's touring, but I can't see any dates

Sorry, for this 'Mail' link; https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...-junction-Britains-biggest-model-railway.html

https://www.britainsbiggestmodelrailway.com/

https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/britains-biggest-model-railway-powered-by-heljan/


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbUICyWvtas



Coming to its home city, in December!!! ^_^:okay:


https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/...su-LAJ5wo_I3Vis2rdp3oP0nTMUV-jufnDumNPcOO5ewo


Plus, there's going to be a new TV series
Lifted from the above article

Simon George’s model railway will feature on TV this coming winter as part of a series looking into history of famous model railway company, Hornby.

The Kent-based company’s first clockwork train was put into production in 1920.

Although Simon does not use Hornby equipment, he will still play a part in the documentary series, which will be called Hornby: A Model World.

There will be 10 episodes, each an hour long, and be screened on the digital channel, Yesterday, later this year.
 
Not even been here three years yet, so could not say.
 

CharlesF

Guru
Location
Glasgow
I hope this is a suitable thread to post my question:

I have a friend who has collected engines and rolling stock over many years with the intention of building a model railway when he retired. He has now realised that will never happen (lack of space) and wants to sell his collection, most are in their original packaging.

Where is the best place, physical or website for Iain to sell his collection?
 

stephec

Legendary Member
Location
Bolton
I hope this is a suitable thread to post my question:

I have a friend who has collected engines and rolling stock over many years with the intention of building a model railway when he retired. He has now realised that will never happen (lack of space) and wants to sell his collection, most are in their original packaging.

Where is the best place, physical or website for Iain to sell his collection?
If they might be in any way collectable he could contact an auction house for a valuation?
 

classic33

Leg End Member
I hope this is a suitable thread to post my question:

I have a friend who has collected engines and rolling stock over many years with the intention of building a model railway when he retired. He has now realised that will never happen (lack of space) and wants to sell his collection, most are in their original packaging.

Where is the best place, physical or website for Iain to sell his collection?
Sorry to hear that he's considering selling up, and the reason behind it.

If he's able to, check them first. Some may be worth more than others. Sell them seperate, not with the rest as one lot.*

There are a few model shops that buy collections, with a few advertising in the model railway magazines. Hattons used to have a "Wish list" on their site of what others were after, which gave an indication of value.

Is there a model railway club nearby. They may know of people that buy collections. I'd trust them over an advert in any magazine.


*I've one A4, Mallard, Nigel Gresle type, that is valued at "around the £400 mark" whilst similar ones are £100 - £125. And aware of a small pug(0-4-0) that swaps hands for three to four times original selling price. I've the other one produced/released at the same time.
 
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Mike_P

Guru
Location
Harrogate
There is/was a publication that listed typical prices . I say was as the latest edition is 2015 so today will only be a rough guide particularly where a model has been since been superseded by a new one. Ramsay's British Model Trains Catalogue. eBay could be used as a judge of the value of an item provided OTT prices are ignored.
 
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