Selling a collection?
Call us: 01756 701451 or
email: will@ellisclarktrains.com

Let us do all the work

Selling us your models couldn’t be easier. Just give us a ring on 01756 701451, and we’ll work with you to understand your needs. Because when it comes to model trains, we’ve seen it all. We travel widely and have particular experience in valuing large collections where you just don’t know where to start.


You can also drop us a line - will@ellisclarktrains.com or ellis@ellisclarktrains.com, or fill out the form on this page, and we’ll take it from there.

Why sell to us? ↓

Reviewing O Gauge Train Collections for Sale
Inspecting Pre Owned Trains
Buying Model Railway Collections
Our buying manager, Will, purchasing a model railway collection.

Why sell to us?

We’re experts in valuing both kit-built and ready-to-run models of all sizes and nationalities. And our friendly, professional service is trusted by customers worldwide. From N Gauge and OO/HO to O Gauge, Gauge 1, G Scale and live steam; and from British and European through to Irish and American-outline products, we’re interested in your collection and can always find it a good home. 

We have in-depth knowledge of products from mainstream manufacturers such as Hornby, Accurascale, Bachmann, Dapol and Heljan; but we also buy continental and high-end products from Marklin, Trix, Roco, Lemaco, DJH, Lee Marsh, Golden Age Models, Masterpiece Models – and many more!

How to sell your model trains in four easy steps

Get in touch with Ellis Clark Trains
Get in touch with Ellis Clark Trains

Get in touch

Give us a call, send us an email, fill in the form above – or even stop by our showroom.

We make fair offers for model railway collections
We make fair offers for model railway collections

We’ll make you an offer

Our expert team will assess your models and make you an offer. This can include part-exchange for any of our new or pre-owned models.

Collecting model railways throughout the UK
Collecting model railways throughout the UK

We’ll arrange collection 

We’ll collect or arrange for a courier to collect your models, according to your needs.

Sell your model railways for cash.
Sell your model railways for cash.

We’ll pay for your models 

In whichever way suits you best – cash, cheque, card, bank transfer or part-exchange.

O Gauge specialists

O Gauge specialists

We’re the industry’s leading specialists in pre-owned O Gauge models. It’s where we started, and our many years of experience mean that we can quickly value any large-scale item or collection. From brass-built engines to wagons, vans and coaches, there’s no ‘big’ model yet that has left us scratching our heads! And as we travel throughout the UK for larger collections, we can save you the headache of packaging up all those trains – our team comes armed with boxes and everything else needed to see your models safely on their way. 

We’re the industry’s leading specialists in pre-owned O Gauge models. It’s where we started, and our many years of experience mean that we can quickly value any large-scale item or collection. From brass-built engines to wagons, vans and coaches, there’s no ‘big’ model yet that has left us scratching our heads! And as we travel throughout the UK for larger collections, we can save you the headache of packaging up all those trains – our team comes armed with boxes and everything else needed to see your models safely on their way. 

O Gauge specialist retailer Ellis Clark Trains

Tailored to your needs

We understand that there can be all sorts of reasons why you want to sell your model trains. Perhaps you’ve moved home or moved on from the hobby; maybe your interests have changed or you’ve inherited a collection from a family member. You may not have the time to sort through all those models or the means to transport them. Rest assured that we’re well-versed in almost every situation, which is why we like to provide a bespoke service according to your needs. We’re always happy to discuss your circumstances over the phone and work to find you the best solution.

If you’re in the area, you’re welcome to stop by our Skipton showroom, though it’s best to give us a call in advance to ensure there’s someone around to advise and spoil you with a very good cup of coffee!

Vintage and die-cast toys and models

I also work closely with my father Andrew (of Andrew Clark Models), who has specialist knowledge of die-cast and tinplate. Andrew buys single items or whole collections of cars, lorries, buses, aeroplanes and tinplate soldiers, as well as a wide range of memorabilia and collectibles from yesteryear. To contact Andrew, call 01756 793354 or 07753 804232 – or email andrew@andrewclarkmodels.com.

We buy model railway collections
Ready to sell your collection?
Call us: 01756 701451 or
email: will@ellisclarktrains.com

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