Duchess of Montrose 46232 British Railways

June 4, 2010

David wants an idea of valuation for his train set. As most will appreciate it is only worth what someone is prepared to pay for it. Researching recent eBay sales can be a good starting point.

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David asks:

Can one of your readers please give me some advice on this one. I was given a train set some time ago and now I am thinking of selling it and to use the money to purchase new equipment for my current setup. If possible please advise me to as what I have and what I should accept for it. I was told it was from about the 1930’s and is a collector’s item.

This what I have.

> An HO loco and tender wagon – Duchess of Montrose 46232 British railways.
> A diesel loco – D3763
> Open wagon – Brick empty to Fletton E163535 ( Printed on side)
> Tank wagon – Royal Daylight paraffin ( Printed on side)
> Passenger wagon – M413 ( Printed on side)
> Passenger wagon – E42759E ( Printed on side)
> 2 Passenger wagons no markings

The wagons and locos seem to be made of solid metal and no plastic at all. The underneath is marked Hornby Dublo Made in England by Meccano Ltd Liverpool I find no dates.

The set has a complete lay out with bends, straight’s and turn outs. The track has a center rail too. There is a power control unit. I have not ever set it up but was told by the person that gave it to me it still runs. The tracks too are solidly built metal with no plastic, in fact I don’t seem to detect plastics anywhere on this set.

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