Brian Harrap Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Hello everyone. Does anyone know of a charity that specializes in model railway items. I have loads of quality stuff I need to get shot of. Regards, Brian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exet1095 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 The Erlestoke Manor Fund shop at the SVR at Bewdley? Other preserved railways also have outfits like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Either a local preservation society or model railway club. I'm always willing to accept donations on behalf of my own club, and I'm sure there will be one near you to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 The New Mills and District Railway Modellers collect model railway items to sell on behalf of Blythe house Hospice; some online and some at exhibitions. Over £100,000 has been raised over about 20 years. See nmdrm.co.uk and follow Blythe House Information Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 27, 2021 Sell them on eBay and donate the proceedings to MBF, (Mikes Beer Fund). Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Don't give them to a charity shop, unless you can guarantee they are going to send them for auction or put them on their eBay store. I heard of one recently that had loads of model railway stuff and diecast cars donated and it was all in the bin the next day. I wish I would have known at the time as I would have liberated it. I work in a charity shop. I just wouldn't recommend giving certain items to them. Model railways is one. Jason 2 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Royal42 Posted June 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 27, 2021 Could you sell them on this forum, then donate the proceeds to a charity of your choice? Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, Royal42 said: Could you sell them on this forum, then donate the proceeds to a charity of your choice? Mike Better ways of selling to be honest. Besides most of us are tightwads on here! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Royal42 Posted June 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 27, 2021 Not tight...... broke. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherman Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) Hi, Barrie Davies on You Tube has started a charity for disabled railway modellers. You can get through to him through his channel on You Tube. Edited June 27, 2021 by cypherman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham108 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 I haven't bought Railway Modeller for many years but there used to be a regular classified ad from a Retired Police Sergeant collecting items for a charity - can't remember which one. Wonder if he's still active? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Harrap Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 Thank you all for your tips and advice, I'm sure I'll sort it all out. Brian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin30762 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) Hi Brian I am sure you have the likes of the old Dart Valley Railway at Buckfastleigh or even the likes of Launcston Steam Railway may be able to help you out, there are a few modellers at the later worth giving them a ring. If not give the 009 society a ring as they sell model railway bits for members, recently they have had a few collections given to them to sell you end up with some cash and the world of modelling gets you unwanted items. Another place to try would be Rails of Sheffield as they sell second hand models. Colin Rainsbury Edited July 3, 2021 by Baldwin30762 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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