Selling layouts

bbdave · March 21, 2013, 08:00:49 PM

I am in a situation where we are to a new property but i'm not sure i can get my layout up the stairs of the new one so do i saw my existing layout in half

or cut my losses sell the layout to buy new track etc. for a new project and build a modular layout to make it new move proof. But do layouts get decent money or am i better off taking the saw to it?

Dave

scotsoft · March 21, 2013, 08:13:30 PM

Quote from: bbdave on March 21, 2013, 08:00:49 PM
I am in a situation where we are to a new property but i'm not sure i can get my layout up the stairs of the new one so do i saw my existing layout in half or cut my losses sell the layout to buy new track etc. for a new project and build a modular layout to make it new move proof. But do layouts get decent money or am i better off taking the saw to it?

Dave

Since you are not sure, I would wait to see if you can or can't get your layout up the stairs.

If you can't then surely you can dismantle it and re-use most of the track along with what ever else you can rescue.

The majority of layout either go unsold or go for very little

cheers John.

fisherman · March 21, 2013, 08:18:33 PM

several are advertised on e bay!!

Newportnobby · March 21, 2013, 08:20:12 PM

Lots to consider there, Dave

Your layout could do OK if it is well turned out and someone just has to plonk their own stock on it and run trains. If, however, they have a lot to do to it they may pass.
Do you really want to keep your layout or do you have a hankering to start afresh? If the former, you will find a way to get it up those stairs by hook or by crook. If the latter, you will find reasons not to.

Generally, as John said, layouts don't fetch anywhere near as much as the owner would like to think it's worth

I reckon you have more to ponder upon than just the stairs

bbdave · March 21, 2013, 09:17:22 PM

I havn't measured the stairs yet but it is a fourth floor flat with a tight winding stair case i just wonder if cutting the layout in half will trash it but if i do cut maybe i can add a little extension in

when it's rebuilt. i have a lot of time invested in it and would prefer to keep it to be honest. I guess as i have built it from scratch i should be able to repair it.

Dave

scotsoft · March 21, 2013, 09:23:40 PM

The stairs have to be wide enough for furniture to be moved in and out otherwise people would not be able to live there.

So if furniture removal guys can get a settee up four flights then surely by removing the legs on your layout it should go up standing on its end.

I am presuming it is rectangular

EtchedPixels · March 21, 2013, 09:40:50 PM

Layouts don't tend to fetch a high value on resale.

I'd be inclined to move it in or out and see. Worst case you might have to dremmel the tracks, cut the wiring and split the boards.

There are also usually ways and means. My grandfathers layout exited an old style terraced house with very narrow stairs by means of a pulley and hoist out of the front bedroom window !

Alan

bbdave · March 22, 2013, 06:02:17 AM

I forget the measurements now but it was designed to go under a double bed. I have a picture here before all the scenery went down the small fiddle yard/sidings are being removed any how so only a double track at the back and on the front i added 1" or so straight pieces between turnouts so easy to cut those i just have reservations cutting through ballast hillside etc. but as i say it might be an opportunity to add a foot or two into the middle.

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Dave