I'm curious if this group would be interested.

I had a 6-pin decoder installed. She's run-in only, and has very little additional track time.

I have other N Gauge locos (dapol and Graham Farish) but I've not been around for a while to have a grasp of the current market.

Union Mills stuff goes for stupid money for some reason so you are in luck on that one.

Unfortunately I've just bought a house instead

That's got to be worth £200+ in the current market (i.e. EBay)

Why?

1. It's Union Mills
2. A rare non-black prototype
3. Mint in box
4. DCC fitted

Don't settle for less.

Quote from: scottmitchell74 on January 17, 2026, 04:03:51 PMI'm curious if this group would be interested.

I had a 6-pin decoder installed. She's run-in only, and has very little additional track time.

I have other N Gauge locos (dapol and Graham Farish) but I've not been around for a while to have a grasp of the current market.

So I'm bumping this up for another query.



I've decided I want to keep her. She's beautiful and meaningful to me.

My new interest: Restoration.

But I'm tired of sinking cash into it.

So I'm offering barter.

 For fixing my UM Prince of Wales and returning her (if possible) to origial DC operation, I offer both of these locomotives below:

Life-Like Santa Fe Switcher SW9/1200

Arnold N Scale ADIF Serie 321

I also have a lot of extra American wagons that could be included if I need to sweeten the deal further.

Most of my wagons are in the B&O/C&O/Chessie road names.

This would of course be contingent on any of these things being of interest.

@Will_J  - you extended an offer once that was both heartwarming and wise,  and I deeply regret not taking you up on. So I have you in mind... but anyone who is willing can let me know.

Both of these are excellent runners, decent haulers and come with boxes, papers, etc...

They would be tested again immediately before shipping. 

It's not clear to me what you're offering. Your UM loco (which doesn't work), and the US stock? In exchange for what?

Quote from: njee20 on June 18, 2026, 07:19:26 PMIt's not clear to me what you're offering. Your UM loco (which doesn't work), and the US stock? In exchange for what?

Corrected for clarity (I hope).

An interesting mixture - an American and a Spanish loco 

I guess for the majority of folk here in the UK the unknown is the cost of postage etc. to return your UM loco once fixed.

Quote from: ntpntpntp on June 18, 2026, 08:04:36 PMAn interesting mixture - an American and a Spanish loco 

I guess for the majority of folk here in the UK the unknown is the cost of postage etc. to return your UM loco once fixed.

I'd cover return cost.  It's 17.99 pounds Royal Mail when I buy from TMC or Rails... or sweeten the barter. 

I know this is a long-shot but I'm rolling-stock rich, cash-poor.

Yeah, it's a weird offering. I don't trust fellow Yankees with her anymore. 

Hi, Scott:

This is Ian from California.  You may recall we worked together on a Union Mills J39 issue earlier this year.

I am not a repair expert but I do understand how a Union Mills loco is wired for DC operation and can perform minor repairs.  (I understand from above that you want the DCC chip removed).

If you are willing to take the risk, I will take a look at repairing your loco.  If you use the USPS "Ship-and-Click" service, you should be able to ship the loco to me in California for around $6 or $7 (around $10.50 if you use Ground Advantage).

If I cannot repair the loco (and even if I can), I will ship it back to you FOC.

I am not interested in the locos you are offering so please keep them in your collection.
 
However, if I am successful in repairing your loco, you may want to consider making a modest contribution to the NGF funds.

If you are interested in this offer, we can communicate further by PM.  Let me know

Best regards,

Ian

Scott just sent me a PM accepting my offer to attempt a repair on his Prince of Wales loco (<gulp>).

Pressure's on now!

Ian

Well done, Ian. Yours is a magnificent gesture and it's not the first example I've encountered on this wonderful forum.

Quote from: icairns on June 19, 2026, 12:04:57 AMScott just sent me a PM accepting my offer to attempt a repair on his Prince of Wales loco (<gulp>).

Pressure's on now!

Unless the motor itself is what went FUBAR, it should be as simple as I posted here;
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?msg=884867

Scott said that he'd tried that, without success, but hasn't posted any photos of what it's like now so you'll have to see when you receive it.

An excellent gesture, Ian, and shows the NGF is a good resource for N gauge modellers.

Good luck with the repairs!

Quote from: Bealman on June 19, 2026, 08:37:10 AMAn excellent gesture, Ian, and shows the NGF is a good resource for N gauge modellers.

Good luck with the repairs!

Wot he said

Quote from: icairns on June 19, 2026, 12:04:57 AMScott just sent me a PM accepting my offer to attempt a repair on his Prince of Wales loco (<gulp>).

Pressure's on now!

Ian

You can do it Charlie Brown