Model Railways
From tinplate to timeless Hornby classics, we can preserve the magic of your model railway
Model railways have captured the imagination of children and adults ever since the hobby first began in the mid-19th century.
In those early days, model railways came in the shape of wooden toys, before advances in technology saw them replaced by tinplate and diecast models by manufacturers such as Hornby, Tri-ang and Bassett-Lowke to name just a few.
Established in 1958, our auction house has been trusted to value and sell thousands of model trains in our specialist model railway auctions for decades. We hold six specialist model railway auctions every year, and each one often contains items from most of the most well-known manufacturers – including Airfix, Bachmann, Dapol, Hornby, Lima, Rivarossi, Slaters and Wrenn.
We also have a detailed listing of individual model locomotives, OO-gauge layouts and rolling stock from a wide range of manufacturers including European and USA HO gauge, as well as British pattern items.
If you have any vintage train sets for sale or model railway layouts to be valued, our team of experts will happily offer free advice to all UK residents. We also arrange sales by private treaty and can carry out valuations for probate or insurance purposes for a small fee.
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What type of model railways are popular?
Model railway values obviously vary depending on the size of the collection and the number of locomotives and accessories which make up the toy train collection.
However, because model railways are a hobby for modellers and collectors alike, even damaged old trains, N gauge locomotives and model railways accessories often fetch more than you might expect in our model railways auction. This is probably because they can be used as spares or lovingly restored.
In our experience, it is always worth getting in touch to get an accurate valuation or find out the sort of prices which have been achieved for similar items in toy train auctions we have previously held.
If you want to source rare model railway items for sale, our team of experts can use their extensive connections to aid your search.
Realise your collection’s value & sell model railways at auction!
Our auctions attract the interest of private collectors and dealers across the world.
How to Bid & View Items
Auction Dates
We are based at Chalon House, Scar Bank, Millers Road in Warwick (CV34 5DB).
Our auction house holds 24 dedicated sales throughout the year and auctions usually start at 10am.
If you want to buy, our online catalogue is normally available approximately four weeks before the sale.
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Bidding
There is no bidding facility for room bidders during the sale, but commission bids can be placed in advance of an auction. Bids are also accepted via our online catalogue and by post. We also have a limited number of telephones available to bid on the day.
The easiest way to bid live on the day is via Easy Live Auction, who charge for this service. If you complete a free registration with Easy Live Auction, your bids will attract a 3% charge on the hammer price. If you register and pay a £3 flat fee, you will not pay the 3%.
Viewing Times
To make a first-hand inspection before buying, all items can be viewed at Chalon House in Warwick.
The viewing times for our auctions are: 9am to 4.30pm on the Friday, Monday and Tuesday prior to the sale.
Please note there will be no viewing facility outside of these specified periods.
Requests for further images can be sent to scans@warwickandwarwick.com
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