Sell Your Dapol Model Train Kits
Whether you have recently inherited a Dapol model train kit or are looking to get rid of your own, you are in the right place.
Here at Littleworth Models, we make it a hassle-free and ensure your cherished sets find a new home with a genuine collector.
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Sell your model collection in 4 easy steps
Request a valuation
Get in touch by email, Phone or post with your list of your items for valuation.
We make an offer
Our friendly, experienced staff review your list and make an honest valuation and an offer.
Bring, send or collect
Either visit the shop, send us your items, or for larger collections we will arrange collection for you.
Payment made
We confirm the offer and make a fast payment via your choice of payment method.
Best Place to Sell Dapol Model Trains
If you’re looking for the best place to sell model trains, then look no further! Littleworth is positioned as a premium buyer of model trains in the UK. Our experienced team will give you transparent valuations, and you can sell your Dapol British model trains knowing genuine enthusiasts will appreciate them.
Selling your Dapol model train stations through auction sites or privately can be hit-and-miss. With lengthy auctions that can drag on, varying prices and buyers who don’t always know the value of your set. When you sell to Littleworth, we aim to make it hassle-free, and since you’re dealing directly with trusted collectors, we know exactly what makes each locomotive special.
Pros of Selling to Littleworth Models
- Quick sale, usually completed within 24 hours
- Best market value guarantee
- No timewasting
- Sell to fellow enthusiasts!
- Sell incomplete sets easily
- No market fees on your sale
Cons of Selling on Other Platforms
- Sale not guaranteed
- Takes weeks to sell your models
- Timewasters
- Buyers won’t collect your models
- Hard to sell damaged or incomplete sets
- Get charged market fees on your sale (up to 20%!)
- Limited market for fragile or older collections
Model Railway Enthusiasts and Buyers
With 18 years’ experience as model railway buyers, we have the expertise to understand the true market value of your trains. So, whether you have a Dapol set that’s looking for a new home, or you have the odd Hornby train lying around and are wondering if it has any value… we can help!
If you are looking to sell model trains on behalf of a relative, we have the expertise to collect and dismantle complex models as part of our service. Even if you’re not sure about the brand of the train, get in touch! Being train enthusiasts ourselves, we are interested in buying all sorts of brands, no matter how niche.
If you choose to sell your Dapol model train kits on online auction platforms, the sale price might not reflect the true value of the set. However, here at Littleworth Models, we pay a fair price based on the market and brand knowledge we’ve gained over nearly two decades!
How it All Started
Littleworth Models is named after the now-closed Littleworth station. The station was opened on the 17th October 1848 and was located in the village of Deeping St. Nicholas. The station played a pivotal role in transporting agricultural products into London.
Littleworth railway station was part of a wider railway network operating as a stop on the Great Northern Railway’s Lincolnshire loop line, which was briefly a main route for traffic heading north.
The station is now no longer in operation and closed to passengers in 1961, fully ceasing goods transport in 1964. Now the station lives on as part of British transport history.
The station is a key inspiration for all we do here at Littleworth Models, playing a big part in getting us into model railways in the first place. Now we’re trying to replicate its glory with models!
Brands we are interested in include:
*We are interested in any model collections you may have for sale, not just the brands shown listed below. Please request a valuation or speak to our team for more information.
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Get a free valuation and cash offer
Please use the form below to send us details of the models you wish to sell. You can upload and attach photos and list of your items for sale to your message using the upload feature. Our team will be in touch with a valuation of your collection and a fair cash offer for us to purchase your items.
Got a question or need help with requesting a valuation?
Call our team on 01778 594604 or email [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I sell a Dapol model train collection I inherited?
Of course! We regularly help people who have inherited their model trains receive premium market value for their sets. As fellow enthusiasts, we offer a professional, respectful and hassle-free service to help you receive a fair valuation.
How do you determine the value of a Dapol model train kit?
Valuations depend on factors like condition, rarity, brand and lots more! We use our 18 years of model train market knowledge to offer competitive prices. Get in touch today for your free valuation.
Do you buy incomplete Dapol train sets?
Yes! Even if you are missing a few carriages or accessories, that doesn’t rule you out. We are happy to give valuations to incomplete or partially restored sets.
Do you buy other vintage train sets as well?
Yes, absolutely, we also purchase other popular vintage train brands such as Hornby, Bachmann, Tri-ang, and Märklin.
