Sadly an acquaintance is giving up his model railways owing to illness and I have been asked to find everything a good home, with all proceeds going to a charity of his choice. Over the next few days I'll be posting many adverts for locos, wagons, coaches and kits. I am attempting to pitch prices to benefit forum members but also to maximise the amount his charity receives (nearest offers may be considered). A suitable donation will also be made to forum funds. The huge majority of the stock is from pre nationalisation or BR eras but there are some surprises!
I have catalogued and photographed locos, coaches, wagons, track and kits so far but still have 5-6 boxes to sort through and these will take me some time to gather information about. However, the bulky stuff has been sorted but please note the following caveats:-
Locos
Have not been run for at least 3 years so were a little hesitant to start with but all have been run round a Kato oval with 263mm curves in both directions at medium speed with no issues. All lights, where fitted, work as they should. I suggest they be run in as if new as most of them will have seen little action.
Coaches
I do not have the time to open each and every box but have no reason to assume box labels and contents do not match up nor that parts are missing as the chap concerned was very careful.
Wagons
As above. All unboxed wagons have been checked for buffers and couplings. All are in place and the wagons in good condition.
Kits
By kits I mean the likes of Peco, Ratio and Kestrel lineside stuff
All are unopened unless stated otherwise so are assumed to be intact
All prices quoted do not include postage
Payment
I'm sorry but via paypal family/friends only. If you don't have that facility maybe you know someone who can help on your behalf.
Postage
I'm sorry but UK only. If you are abroad maybe someone can help get items to you. Until your purchase(s) are known it is impossible to quote postage but everything will be sent tracked and, where necessary, insured so postage costs could be between £4-10.
Returns
If you are at all unhappy with your purchase(s) please let me know and I will happily refund all monies including return postage. I have a +65 forum trader rating (no – it's not my age) and want no negative ratings!!
Feedback
To help me maintain my rating I would appreciate feedback for all transactions and will provide feedback to your profile also.
Should you have any questions/concerns please contact me by PM.
Please be patient while I upload all the pics and type out all the ads.
Hopefully there is something you require and I wish you happy buying!!
:hellosign: Mick For one awful moment I thought you were packing up you Railway and leaving us .
Which would have been a very sad thing then I read your post and all became clear .
Bob Tidbury
Always sad to hear of someone having to give up a hobby/interest due to ill health.
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on October 29, 2019, 11:23:58 AM
:hellosign: Mick For one awful moment I thought you were packing up you Railway and leaving us .
Which would have been a very sad thing then I read your post and all became clear .
Bob Tidbury
I had the same thought, glad you're Ok and in your usual helpful way helping a fellow modeller. There must be something I need I'll have a look at the listings later.
regards David
Thanks for the kind comments, and a special thank you to the 10 folks who have purchased items.
This means I have 10 parcels to make up and get to the PO with so please bear with me.
It's been a slog making lists up and taking pics and I started on the forum around 05.00 today and am still here apart from a breakfast meet up with eldest Sis. I still have about 5 listings to make but these are mainly scenic kits and a few odd coaches. Maybe I've not helped myself with the way I've gone about the project but obviously placing ads for individual items was out of the question so I grouped together what I could. As things are sold I edit the ad by striking out what has been sold off the list and amending the pic to show 'SOLD' in red over the items concerned.
There's plenty more still listed!!!! :D
As someone who's never used the N'Porium before (can't be the only one!) how does this work. Looking at the listings there are 'buy it now' buttons but appears to cover th entire listing and not individual items. Or do you get an option later in the process?
And kudos for doing this Mick - a lot of effort for a friend :thumbsup:
You are doing a great job Mick.
I too was somewhat worried when you made the initial posting. "Surely Mick can't be selling up".
Anyway, I do hope you manage to sell everything and make a good profit for charity.
Quote from: PeteW on October 29, 2019, 04:33:01 PM
As someone who's never used the N'Porium before (can't be the only one!) how does this work. Looking at the listings there are 'buy it now' buttons but appears to cover th entire listing and not individual items. Or do you get an option later in the process?
And kudos for doing this Mick - a lot of effort for a friend :thumbsup:
Hi @Pete W (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6683)
The best thing I can suggest is you click on the advert you're interested in and click on the photo which will enlarge and show you if anything is sold from it (such items have also been struck off the list in the ad) and then drop me a PM if there's something you're after.
:thankyousign:
Quote from: port perran on October 29, 2019, 04:43:28 PM
I too was somewhat worried when you made the initial posting. "Surely Mick can't be selling up".
I have had the pleasure of perusing Mick's collection and, had it been him selling up, he would still be posting items next Easter! And that's before all the pre-orders come in ;D
Quote from: port perran on October 29, 2019, 04:43:28 PM
You are doing a great job Mick.
I too was somewhat worried when you made the initial posting. "Surely Mick can't be selling up".
Anyway, I do hope you manage to sell everything and make a good profit for charity.
Yes indeed.
And well done to Mick for taking on this mammoth task.
I've had a look at the lists and rather think that there might just be a way in which
Poppingham can support Mick's efforts.
Best wishes.
John
Yes, all credit to you, Mick, for taking on what is essentially a Herculean job. :thumbsup:
Shame it's UK only - there's some really cool stuff there! :beers:
Sorry folks, but apart from a 2½ hour breakfast break I've been at the N'Porium and PMs since 05.00 this morning and must break now as I'm scared of making tired mistakes! :worried:
Bed calls :sleep: :sleep: :)
Thanks mick. Trojan effort. Have a rest wednesday
I have now sold over 100 items so would thank everyone who has purchased anything again. In case some haven't seen more listings have been made for some Ratio kits and Peco kits, along with some more coaches and some spine wagons.
There's plenty more to go at in the listings! ;)
I have to source boxes and everything for about 20 parcels so please bear with me as far as delivery goes. I just hope someone doesn't think I'm running a business from home :uneasy:
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Have I broken the PM count as I keep seeing how many messages I have on the toolbar but when I look they have all been read by me?
Quote from: Newportnobby on October 31, 2019, 11:31:02 AM
they have all been read by me?
As long as you've read mine! :wave:
Quote from: PeteW on October 31, 2019, 01:12:36 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on October 31, 2019, 11:31:02 AM
they have all been read by me?
As long as you've read mine! :wave:
Oh Lawks-a-mercy. So sorry Pete. I have now replied but rest assured all your items were marked as sold at the time
:sorrysign:
No worries, Mick. I'm sure you have a lot of plates spinning at the mo'!
Thanks to Mick for all of the hard work putting this lot together, it must have taken ages!
The only pity is I was too slow off the mark & missed the maroon GUV's!!
Again - a huge THANK YOU to all who have made purchases so far.
I have now sold 111 items and, in remembrance of dear cricket umpire David Shepherd, have lifted a foot off the floor to mark this point ;D
Please keep looking - all sales will be going to my friend's chosen charity.
Quote from: Newportnobby on November 01, 2019, 05:49:46 AM
I have now sold 111 items and, in remembrance of dear cricket umpire David Shepherd, have lifted a foot off the floor to mark this point ;D
I'd forgotten about that - I was at Lord's ground once and saw him do that - I think David Gower sneaked a quick single and when he got to the non-strikers end gave Mr. Shepherd a nudge with the toe of his bat as if to say "next time there's an LBW call you owe me one!"
Mick
Have you listed everything now?
@Dickydcc (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6702) @Trainfish (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=262)
I have some Oxford Diecast vehicles to post and an LMS loco which will certainly be worth waiting for.
There are no further coaches, wagons or track.
Lots of scenic stuff like scatters, static grass + applicators etc.
However, once the vehicles and the loco have been listed and as things seem to have gone (sadly) quiet I must crack on next week and get these parcels packed up and away.
Thanks for your patience, everyone!
Vehicles and some Hornby (Lyddle End??) buildings now listed.
LMS Jubilee still to be listed (just being fettled by a forum member)
That will be about it for now until I can get round to sifting through more scenic stuff as I must get on with packing/sending parcels but if anyone wants a bargain priced static grass applicator please PM me.
PM sent..............
Quote from: Newportnobby on November 02, 2019, 03:33:50 PM
...things seem to have gone (sadly) quiet...
Shame that... There are still quite a few items I would like to relieve you of and my fingers keep itching, but we've had a lot of unexpected expenditure lately; I need to save up for a new laptop and now the coffee machine has died (first world problems, I know...), so head really needs to rule heart.
Is it possible to keep the adverts open until Christmas? I'm sure several members would be glad to have a few items from Santa.
Cheers,
Chris
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This has been a bit of a mammoth exercise, Chris, but when the current ads expire I'll regroup and post anew what's left. Thanks.
Quote from: Newportnobby on November 02, 2019, 03:33:50 PM
I have some Oxford Diecast vehicles to post
Did I miss these. I can't find the listing. I have a couple on my shopping list for Warley so I was interested to see what you had :hmmm:
Quote from: Pjlons83 on November 05, 2019, 10:46:49 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on November 02, 2019, 03:33:50 PM
I have some Oxford Diecast vehicles to post
Did I miss these. I can't find the listing. I have a couple on my shopping list for Warley so I was interested to see what you had :hmmm:
Sorry, but they were listed under 'Other N gauge items' as they didn't fit the other categories really.
They all sold rather quickly so maybe I sold them too cheaply :doh:
Thanks to all for your patience and notes of 'No hurry'.
4 parcels went out last Thursday and 7 on Friday. I have another 7 going out tomorrow.
I'm trying to hit both the easiest to pack and who ordered first to get the max done soonest, but there's just me in a wee bungalow so no room to create a production line.
Slowly getting there!
:claphappy: :claphappy:
Mine arrived this morning. Yayyy!
Many thanks, Mick. You have the hero-light on your brow.
Cheers,
Chris
Thanks Mick, my postman doesn't deliver on any day with a 't' in it so the wife picked up my parcel today. If I get a hurry on the sheds etc could be in place on my layout within 5 years :thumbsup:
Sterling work Mick, there's going to be a shortage of cardboard boxes round your way!
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:claphappy: THANK YOU MR HOLLYOAKE :claphappy:
My box arrived this morning and all is good inside!!! I hope as stressful as it must of been at times you have raised a good figure for your good causes and your good friend can be assured all his items have all gone to very good homes.
Especially mine :laugh3:
:beers: have one on me, you deserve at least one !!!
Thanks All,
Generally folks complain they have to call in the bomb squad to open my parcels but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
My 'trade rating' is important to me so could I please request anyone happy with their purchase(s) to give me feedback and I'll return the compliment.
If unsure find any of my posts and click on Newportnobby at the LHS which will take you to my profile. About ½ way down that page you will see 'leave feedback for Newportnobby'.
If anyone is not happy I'd appreciate us sorting it via PM before you give a negative please.
Another 7 parcels gone out today.
:thankyousign:
Got mine today,thank you, all well packed. Will put some pics up at the weekend....hopefully!
Feedback left...
Postie just handed over my package. Much excitement and joy chez nous. Feedback left, Mick, and many thanks again.
Hi Mick,
Sterling work getting out the orders as you did.
Well deserved feedback left for you.
Cheers Dennis.
:beers:
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Mick, Rake of Gresley's on the move at this week's club night. All running well and looking good. Thanks again, Jon
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Looking good, Jon. I also have a rake in my own collection and they look great behind my Dapol A4 :)
Mick, Stove 'R' arrived safely yesterday. :claphappy:
Feedback left.
:thankyousign:
Everything went smoothly and locos arrived perfectly.
Feedback left.
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Wagons arrived safe and sound Mick - :thankyousign:. Feedback left.
Thanks Mick, all arrived on Thursday. Just managed to get it all out (the delay was nothing to do with your brilliant wrapping) and it's all perfect! You sir are a star! :thankyousign:
Thanks very much for the kind words, Neil