Stevelewis Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I ordered from Rails yesterday at around 2-00PM ( Friday Jan 10th '14) specifying normal delivery as the order was not urgently required. Order delivered this morning Saurdayt. at 9-30AM Good service 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted January 11, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2014 I ordered from Rails yesterday at around 2-00PM ( Friday Jan 10th '14) specifying normal delivery as the order was not urgently required. Order delivered this morning Saurdayt. Would it be the 2 BIL,Steve? Be interesting to have your opinion of it.Despite all that's been said about it,I am more than happy with the two I have,which I run in multiple very happily indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I ordered from Rails yesterday at around 2-00PM ( Friday Jan 10th '14) specifying normal delivery as the order was not urgently required. Order delivered this morning Saurdayt. Would it be the 2 BIL,Steve? Be interesting to have your opinion of it.Despite all that's been said about it,I am more than happy with the two I have,which I run in multiple very happily indeed. Yes its a (nother) 2 -Bil they are OK , not as good as Bachmann Multiple units in my opinion ( no lights etc), Like the 5-BEL the connections to the motor bogie are quite fragile, with tiny soldered connections whhich can fail, we had 2 Bels on which this occured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Just noticed the guy in the grey top in the shop video clip on their website is one of my former Track Section Managers - worked with me for 4 years and I never knew he was a modeller.................mind you I never told anyone there I played trains either................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lakeview770 Posted August 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2015 Ordered 2 separate locos at 2 separate times and neither one arrived, So back to my normal supplier in Liverpool. Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Just had a delivery arrive from Rails Vault, which is an auction win, If only everyone would pack items so well there would be no breakages in the post. Arrived 3 days after winning it, but free postage and notified next day (won during the evening) of posting The description was very good as were the photos, if anything understating the quality of the item Happy with the price as within my maximum bid All in all very pleased with both the item and service, which is consistent with other items previously bought from them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I just wanted to wish all the Staff at Rails a Happy New Year. On Christmas morning I was browsing E-Bay and saw a Loco I fancied, I put in a bid thinking I would get an answer maybe Boxing Day or Saturday, BUT within half an Hour I got a YES from them. I don't know when it will be dispatched, but I don't really care to much as that for me was way beyond the call of duty. THANK YOU RAILS. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47164 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Ordering and delivery always very good, some hidden gems on their website , Bachmann class 47's in res/intercity/rail freight distribution in weathered condition, a rails special I guess, but could well be factory specials either way the one I purchased is very nice,and put to bed any fears that I had over the web photo not being representative of what you get.Obviously priced a bit more than the non weathered models our friends in Liverpool sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefromacrossthepond Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 About two weeks ago I purchased through ebay's "buy it now" a Peco 7mm bullhead turnout (switch/points) from Rails. I've bought from Rails' ebay listings before and was very pleased with the transactions. While the price was very attractive, what sealed the deal for me was that prior to purchasing I had asked a couple of questions about the product being that I don't have much knowledge of "British O" (I am in the U.S.). Ian answered each question very quickly (usually the same day), very completely and in a way that made me feel that I was standing at a counter in an "old school" hobby shop. Moreover, the shipping cost was, in my mind, very reasonable. I made the buy. The track arrived today in great shape. I do need to add that I have never seen a better job of packing. Overall I am totally happy with my Rails purchases and have always been made to feel that my small purchase was just as important to them as if I were spending a small fortune. Well done! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I Purchased a Heljan 0 Gauge diesel yesterday Tuesday 17/5 at around 11-00am, delivered today by Parcelforce 10-30AM well done Rails. Now awaiting delivery of Sound decoder from Howes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I Purchased a Heljan 0 Gauge diesel yesterday Tuesday 17/5 at around 11-00am, delivered today by Parcelforce 10-30AM well done Rails. Now awaiting delivery of Sound decoder from Howes The sound decoder arrived the next day, fitted very easily just a 1/2 hour job, loco runs & sounds extremely good, ......................... Snag is there has been a bit of a falling out with my group, wont go into details but if people want to share things a share of the cost would be appreciated!! So the loco is now up for sale on the big auction site!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR8700 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) What is the experience of people on here selling to rails? I'm thinking of selling a few items to them that I bought off ebay which are partially damaged (missing smokebox door on my Ivatt 2mt and a missing step on my jinty). I have also have one which has completely died but I may see if they will replace its motor or I might try sell it to them, (Bachmann Jinty) are their repair prices fair? Edited June 14, 2016 by GWR8700 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted June 14, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 14, 2016 When my Dad got rid of all his old locos (literally hundreds of them!), mainly as bought, but some dodgy repaints/renumbered by a teenage me!, he took them round quite a few shops to get the best price he could. Rails turned out to be by far the best deal, & they took the whole lot, mainly Lima stuff, but also Hornby 37's, 47's, 25's etc. Cheers, Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR8700 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 When my Dad got rid of all his old locos (literally hundreds of them!), mainly as bought, but some dodgy repaints/renumbered by a teenage me!, he took them round quite a few shops to get the best price he could. Rails turned out to be by far the best deal, & they took the whole lot, mainly Lima stuff, but also Hornby 37's, 47's, 25's etc. Cheers, Phil. Thanks, and they're fine not taking in collections aren't they? I've only got 3 I want to sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted June 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2016 I see Rails is listing some of their reduced priced stock as 'ex concession'. What does this mean? Is it stock that a retailer receives for display / demonstration? I've not seen this before. cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted June 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) I see Rails is listing some of their reduced priced stock as 'ex concession'.What does this mean? Is it stock that a retailer receives for display / demonstration?I've not seen this before.cheers,KeithUntil earlier this year,a number of retailers such as Chester Model Centre and Locomotion Models had the status of a Hornby "concession" which supposedly meant exclusive sales rights of such items as a BR green B1 and Britannias 70043/4.I believe the stock was actually still in Hornby ownership but held by the retailer for sale.It was however honoured more in the breach than the observance.That is to say the policy did not work .Most of the models leaked onto ebay at significantly cheaper prices Thus it was kicked by Hornby into the long grass .....leaving the remaining stock to be sold in freefall....sorry ,"open market". Edited June 19, 2016 by Ian Hargrave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted June 20, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2016 Is Rails' second hand stock available to browse in the shop? Is it packaged up as per their eBay lots or can you pick and choose? There are a few wagons & coaches I'd like but not in the bundles they have on eBay. Happy modelling. Steven B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted June 20, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2016 The second hand stuff isn't in the main shop, no. Its all display cabinets of shiny new toys in there. They have (had?) a separate shop, the next one along on the left, which you used to be able to go in to by asking, where lots of second hand stuff was on shelves, but (in my opinion!) it was more the "tat" end of what they had, old 4 wheel wagons, Triang, old Hornby coaches, that kind of thing, than anything most serious/finescale modellers would want. I don't know if the eBay said of things is run from upstairs or a separate shop, but I'm sure if you give them a call they'll be able to either help you or tell you why not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty's Husband Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Really daft question but on a lot of their descriptions of stock on t'internet it ends with A/B. What does A/B mean? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sidelines Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Not a daft question but I haven't and answer. I too had just noticed the 'A/B'. I think it must be a new development. Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted December 18, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 18, 2016 Rails and a certain other well known retailer from Northern parts seem to balance some attractive prices for new models with prices for S/H that can verge on being outrageous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Which also includes broken and damaged items as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty's Husband Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Some S/H prices are daft, but there are good deals to be had. I certainly don't understand their algorithm for second hand pricing though. Whatever A/B means I have been able to pick up King Henry III (A/B) for an excellent price. That's crimbo sorted then. Maybe it means absolute bargain?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue13 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 A/B is just an internal reference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 Having spotted the Bachmann LMS-liveried 'Crab' for £115.50 on Rails' web-site (the lowest price I have yet seen for this model), I was tempted... Order placed very late Sunday evening, despatch email from Rails received by me Monday mid-morning, and said item received here by me in Norn Iron on a wet Tuesday morning before 9am! Well done Rails and Royal Mail - I opted for £5 (24hr 1st class) delivery - which is good value I reckon, and includes tracking. cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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