Whether you’re making room for something new, changing scale, thinning out the collection or looking to sell an entire lifetime of railway modelling, Rails of Sheffield is ready to help.
We buy model railway collections every single day, from individual locomotives and small groups of models right through to complete collections — and with customers and collections coming to us from across the world, we’ve become one of the biggest names in the pre-owned model railway market.
If you’ve got models sitting in boxes, cupboards or display cabinets that you no longer need, why not turn them into cash or credit towards your next purchase?
WE BUY MODEL RAILWAYS, DIECAST, KITS, ACCESSORIES & MORE!
Don’t worry if your collection is a mixture of brands, eras, scales or conditions. We’re interested in any gauge and any age, from modern ready-to-run models to older collections and more unusual items. Most importantly, we don’t just cherry-pick the best pieces. If you’ve got a full collection to move on, talk to us about the whole lot.
MORE THAN 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Buying and selling pre-owned models has been at the heart of Rails for decades. Our experienced team deals with thousands of second-hand models, so you can sell with the reassurance that your collection is being assessed by people who understand the hobby and the market.
We trade millions of pounds in new and pre-owned models and are proud to offer a fast, discreet and professional service from our family-run business.
GET CASH IN FOUR EASY STEPS!
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
USE OUR SELF-SERVICE WEBSITE
Visit our dedicated Model Money self-service trade-in website to search our huge database of models, build your list and submit it directly to our team for a valuation. It’s a quick and easy option if you know what you have and want to get the process started from home.
SEND OUR TEAM AN EMAIL OR A CALL
Head to the preowned portal on our website to fill in our Contact Form with some basic details to get the ball rolling! Our expert team will be in touch via email or phone as soon as possible to discuss your collection.
DROP IN TO OUR SHEFFIELD STORES
Let us know in advance and you can drop in to one of our two Sheffield based physical retail stores with your items. In some cases we may even be able to offer you a quick valuation while-you-wait (Flagship store only).
GET BONUS POINTS FOR A TRADE IN!
Don’t forget, trading in your unwanted models with Rails can be even more rewarding. When you choose to exchange your collection with us, you can earn bonus Rails Rewards Points on top of the value of your trade-in, giving you even more to put towards your next purchase.You can redeem your Rails Rewards points for vouchers to spend on a future purchase, or other rewards in the future too!
DON'T DELAY, TRADE TODAY!
Selling doesn’t necessarily mean saying goodbye to the hobby! You can take payment for your unwanted models or choose trade-in / part-exchange credit, with Rails offering enhanced prices for part exchanges.Payments can be made by options including bank transfer, cheque, PayPal or cash, with fast payment available once everything has been agreed.