damndublo Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hello one and all. Hope I've put this in the right section. I didn't join RM for this first question but it happened before I had a chance to start on with my own ideas, or join in with someone else’s topic. A friend of mine thought I might have some idea about an engine he has been given, probably because I have a couple of layouts. Unfortunately, with the lack of proper mental care now- a- days, I find myself running Trix TTR and Hornby Dublo. He has asked me to try to find out the rough value of a 0-6-2 N2 that's been left to him from someone who has been closed down by the great Dr Beeching in the sky. He could then sell it with the charity he spends many hours volunteering for. The full value of the eventual sale will go to E.A.C.H. (East Anglian Children’s Hospice). He didn't want to put it in their local shop and they priced it at a fiver, only for someone to make pounds for themselves at the expense of the hospice. The engine is O gauge, very clean, painted black with red lining and LNER 4608 on the side. Underneath it's stamped c 1986 and what looks like “Rising Star Modelsâ€. SK02 GNR/LNER Gresley 062 T on the cab end and GNR/LNER Gresley N2 062 T at the other. A couple of small edge scuff marks suggest it's made of brass. It's for two rail running with the pick-ups being of six stiff wires that comes through plastic hole boards and out to the wheels. It runs well when powered up through my 12v transformer. Any help will be appreciated as I can't find one of these on Ebay and can't find the maker in a google search. I will attempt to upload some pictures if no one can identify it from my description. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Well it's a kit built loco which cost £133 for the basic kit. Add in wheels, gearbox etc and the cost of the parts would be £200. Resale cost will really depend on how well it is built and running quality etc. No doubt others will know more... https://slatersplast...cos/gOLocos.php Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I would enquire of the Gauge O Guild, and see if they would help with a sale. If it is well constructed and finished, and a good runner it has significant value; RTR in O starts in three figures as you are probably aware. http://www.gauge0guild.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Good photos from each end, each side and underneath would help in a valuation. (£5 is ridiculous even in poor condition) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Get in touch with E&T at the 0gauge guild, submit photo's front, rear, sides (both), top and bottom. They may well put a value on it from the photo's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 The old invisible ink again.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damndublo Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Thanks a lot one and all. I will try to upload some pictures sunday now that I've got a new computer to use. The last one last one died through boredom so my wife believes ( railways and tractors). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damndublo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 well jazz, here's the photo's, i hope. you will notice one buffer missing and no couplings and a bit dusty, but then, aren't we all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 If you clean up the wheels (they look better shiny than rusty) and buffers, straighten the lamp irons, and take a photo's of the chassis (to show the motor gears etc) and inside the body. It will sell for a very good price on Ebay. You may not be able to see this loco on Ebay but just look at the prices other locos as good sell for. Could it be a Warren Shepherd loco http://www.warrenshephard.com/ ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Hmmmm. I will say it's definately not a Warren Sheppard if, as you say it's c1986. The lining is quite good. What does let it down is the castings (safety valve cover, chimney and some buffers are not straight. One buffer head missing. Also, from the rear it seems to sit crooked. I appreciate that may just be the angle of the photo but the lining and handrail does not line up. The detailing on the bunker rear is rather strange. It needs lamp irons and pipe work too. Now I'm not being cruel or picky, just looking at it from a critical buyers point of view. As such it will not sell at a high price. From my experience in what I have observed at trade shows and indeed on ebay I feel £150+/- would be a realistic price. (In tip top exhibition standard £450 +/- would be obtainable) I hope you are not offended, I am just trying to be realistic and it may look better 'in the flesh' as photos can be cruel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damndublo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 No offence taken my friend. I've no vested interest in the loco. i;m just a tool trying find out some info for a mate. He would probably say I am a tool most of the time though. Yes the camera wasn't straight. (Probably proves his point). On closer inspection I think the handrail needs adjustment by slight bending to cure the problem. When Phil came across the engine it was packed in bag with a load of clothes he left for their charity after his death. I'm amazed there wasn't a lot of damage alround as no one knew it was there.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thank goodness, I always worry when I give a low estimate and point out faults. Very relieved you are realistic. I was very pleased to help. Good luck in the eventual sale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damndublo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Cheers jazz. As I said I run TTR and 3 Rail Dublo. I know reality when I see it. Especialy when the idiots run away with themselve and their wallets bidding on ebay and the like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damndublo Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Sold the engine for £197.50. I think this was probably a fair result. So thanks for the advice lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Not a bad price for the loco somewhere arround the estimate given earlier. Well done for the charity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Sold the engine for £197.50. I think this was probably a fair result. So thanks for the advice lads. I'd like to thank you for coming back and saying thank you thus restoring faith in a newbie coming in and asking for a valuation in their first post. A good result; well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Sold the engine for £197.50. I think this was probably a fair result. So thanks for the advice lads. I would say very well done, a very handsome price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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