💷 A New Way to Trade Model Railways at Rails!

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We are pleased to announce an all new way to trade in your unwanted model railway collections here at Rails of Sheffield.


modelrailways.co.uk provides you with a quick and easy way to search for and catalogue your list of models, submit it to our team and get paid quickly once your items arrive with us. 


Building on the popular 'Hattons Model Money' service - this website includes many of the same features that you came to know and love including the comprehensive database of 100s of thousands of models, advanced search features and the ability to build multiple lists for quick trading.


Get started today by visiting modelrailways.co.uk on either your computer or mobile device.

Site Features

Comprehensive Database

Our comprehensive database features hundreds of thousands of model railway items, diecast vehicles, plastic kits and more from the 1940s to the present day.

Easy to use Search

Our search feature allows you to easily find the products you want to trade-in. Search by product code, product type, running number, livery or any other identifying factor!

Product Suggestions System

If you can't find your item, you can use our product suggestions feature to let us know what you've got to sell.

Quick Valuations

Once you've submitted your list of items to us, our team will respond with an offer of cash or credit within 48 hours.

Chat with Us

Our team are on hand from 9am to 5pm GMT, Monday-Saturday, to provide any assistance during your trade-in.

Why Sell to Rails?

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Full Collections Purchased

We will take everything from locomotives, coaches and wagons to trackwork, controllers and accessories as well as diecast, lorries, buses, planes, figurines and more

We don't cherry pick the best items!

We will buy shop stock, estates, single items or lifetime collections - why risk selling at an auction and pay large fees on low prices?

Kit built, live steam... modified... any gauge and any age accepted!

We buy British, American, Continental and more!

We have over 50 years experience buying and selling - specialising in second hand items.

Fast, discrete and professional service from a family run business

Thousands of satisfied customers

Post your items to us or we can collect them from you! Personal pack up and pick up offered too.

We consistently pay top prices, and trade millions of pounds in new & second hand each year.

Worldwide collection avaialble

Only a phone call away when you need us - call us to get the best price!

Payments made by cash, bank transfer, cheque, PayPal, store credit, part-ex

Instant cash payment or same day transfer! Cash can be in your account in less than 2 hours.

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