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Bit of a long shot, but I am moving house and downsizing due to family reasons which I won’t bore you with. The up shot is I need to let my model railway go. It is a fully digital DCC “OO” layout. It’s pretty big - 11’ 8” x 4’ 6”, complete with full digital signal box (total luxury with all points (23 of)and signals operated by levers)a lot of rolling stock ( including 8 engines all with digital sound), twin controllers, a full set of tasks and challenges, 2 stations all fully detailed to a high standard. Happy to send photos and video if anyone is interested. The custom built table can be split into 3 and I would be happy to help with re homing ( I live in Littleborough)Very difficult to value but it cost me close to £6000, and took over a year to build. Twin loop track, with shunting area and private coal mine. Any way desperate times so make me an offer I’m open to offers. I know you will need far more information so please message me with your email, I’m happy for interested parties to visit and spend some time going over everything. I believe I have to include a price to conform to forum rules so £3500 which to me is a very reasonable price all things considered

regards Mark.
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  • GassageGassage Frets: 30825
    Wow- I would love to see it.
    I'm Head of Rail Pursuits for Arcadis and working on HS2, NPR and so on.

    *An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.

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  • equalsqlequalsql Frets: 6084
    Oh man, this thread definitely needs pictures.. and lots of them too!
    (pronounced: equal-sequel)   "I suffered for my art.. now it's your turn"
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  • DeepBlueWitchDeepBlueWitch Frets: 50
    edited May 2021
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  • GassageGassage Frets: 30825
    Big YAAAY for the Sulzer Class 25/2 !!

    *An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.

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  • flyingvflyingv Frets: 555
    That’s amazing! GLWTS!!!! 
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  • Thank you for your lovely comments, I appreciate it. 
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  • GassageGassage Frets: 30825
    Very concerned about the H&S methodology by the sidings workers.

    I'll do the toolbox talk for....errr.....£3000?

    *An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.

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  • monofinmonofin Frets: 1118
    That is truly amazing. Always wanted a train set since I was a kid. So wish I had 3.5k to burn
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  • GassageGassage Frets: 30825
    monofin said:
    That is truly amazing. Always wanted a train set since I was a kid. So wish I had 3.5k to burn

    MODEL RAILWAY..... ;)

    *An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.

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  • Panama_Jack666Panama_Jack666 Frets: 2988
    edited May 2021
    I don't know if you've seen but your post on Imgur is on the most viral page! Advertise it for sale on there too by editing the post! 
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  • Wow, what an amazing thing to have created and I'm so sorry that you have to sell it.

    Are there any local model railway clubs that could help you find a buyer? I guess you've likely tried that route given your obvious ability...

    I hope it finds a good home and you get a decent chunk of change for it....sadly I don't have the space otherwise I might be tempted!
    Link to my trading feedback: http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/58787/
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  • ronnybronnyb Frets: 1742
    What's the connection with Carnforth?
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  • welshboyowelshboyo Frets: 1808
    That is an unbelievably cool thing to have and I bet you are absolutely gutted to see this potentially go.

    I sincerely hope you can find some way of keeping it
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  • rze99rze99 Frets: 2260
    My Dad was a train driver in the steam era. 

    He used to take me to model railway exhibitions when I was small. He made “me” one (yeah, right Dad). I thought they were great but didn’t ignite a spark for me. But guitar did. 

    I’d love my Dad to have this but he’s way too old and not able now. 

    Just feel sad you have to sell it. It’s clearly been a loving creation. Best  wishes.
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  • mgawmgaw Frets: 5239
    Best for sale thread ever. Was waiting for Thomas to appear with the fat controller on board.  Bloody brilliant
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  • SteveRobinsonSteveRobinson Frets: 6913
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    That's absolutely fantastic. So much detail and realism in the scenery and the relicing on the engines and rolling stock would put Tom Murphy to shame.
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  • breezytelebreezytele Frets: 273
    edited May 2021
    You could get in touch with Rod Stewart..!  Or Roger Daltrey... (Both known model railway enthusiasts )

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  • KittyfriskKittyfrisk Frets: 18376
    ronnyb said:
    What's the connection with Carnforth?
    Just fancied a brief encounter?
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