N Gauge Vehicles - not Oxford Diecast

[Brian 2024]

Could anyone please tell me where is the best place to buy UK N Gauge cars, vans, HGV lorries please, But not Oxford dicast they are to much money

Many thanks
Brian

[ntpntpntp]

Sorry but the Knowledge Bank category is not really the right place to be asking questions.

Would be better as a topic under N Gauge Discussion > Vehicles with a title which reflects the question being asked?

[PLD]

Could anyone please tell me where is the best place to buy UK N Gauge cars, vans, HGV lorries please, But not Oxford dicast they are to much money

Many thanks
Brian

There are many alternatives highlighted in the Vehicles sub-forum... However, if you are looking for "Cheaper Than Oxford" you are likely to be disappointed... Oxford are the cheapest ready-to-use...
To get cheaper you are looking at the bottom end of the 3D print and Whitemetal casting market which you will need to paint/finish for yourself, and some bear so little resemblance to what they purport to be, the kindest thing you can say is they have the right number of wheels..   

[njee20]

The only other option I can think of is some of the generic Japanese ones you can get. Bear a passing resemblance to British models, but that's about it...

[Steven B]

If you're looking for models of actual UK cars for less than Oxford Diecast you'll be struggling unless you find someone selling off a bundle second hand.

If you're really on a budget, there are generic cars, buses and lorries in multi-packs for not a lot of money:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265094078670
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335315048661
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226105209126

Some even come with lights fitted, however if you're looking for a Ford Fiesta or Morris Minor at 50p a car you'll be disappointed.


Steven B

[Train Waiting]

Hello Brian

Welcome aboard!

If you are looking at the Oxford Diecast price list, you might be able to buy the models at a bit of a discount from some retailers.

The other range I can think of, if you are looking for inexpensive 'ready to run' vehicles, is Base Toys.  Here's a link to Osborn's of Bideford's website to give you an idea of the range...

https://www.osbornsmodels.com/base-toys-1148-scale-diecast-vehicles-710-c.asp

With all good wishes.

John

[Bealman]

I personally think Oxford Diecast are good value. excellent N scale models.