HORNBY 'OO' GAUGE RAKE OF 3 PULLMAN BROWN/CRM ASSORTED BOURNEMOUTH BELLE COACHES
HORNBY
OO GAUGE
GOOD CONDITION
3 BOURNEMOUTH BADGES MISSING/ PIPES & HANDRAILS DAMAGED
SOME MARKS & SCUFFS/ GLUE MARKS ON ROOVES
'ROSEMARY'/ #31/ #154
Boxed: NO
In operation for over 50 years, Rails of Sheffield has grown to become one of Europe's largest award winning model railway retailers and an industry leader. The business dispatches to customers worldwide via its immensely popular second hand eBay store.
Despite five decades of growth and its transformation into an award-winning national and international retailer, Rails has seen rapid expansion in recent years.
In 2022, to meet the increasing demand of the ever-growing model railway industry, Rails moved into larger warehouse and office spaces in Dronfield, Derbyshire.
Their partnership with the National Railway Museum, Railway Icons and various manufacturers continues to flourish, with multiple exclusive locomotives and rolling stock being designed and developed throughout the year.
Now, as we step into 2025, Rails remains the leading name in the model railway industry, with exciting plans for further expansion and continued dedication to serving model railway enthusiasts and hobbyists from South Yorkshire and beyond!
In 2022, to meet the increasing demand of the ever-growing model railway industry, Rails moved into larger warehouse and office spaces in Dronfield, Derbyshire.
Their partnership with the National Railway Museum, Railway Icons and various manufacturers continues to flourish, with multiple exclusive locomotives and rolling stock being designed and developed throughout the year.
Now, as we step into 2025, Rails remains the leading name in the model railway industry, with exciting plans for further expansion and continued dedication to serving model railway enthusiasts and hobbyists from South Yorkshire and beyond!
A BRIEF HISTORY
RAILS ORIGINS
1970S - EARLY 1980S
Founded by Hedley Barber in December 1970, Rails' early trade was in buying and selling second-hand model railways, something that remains at the heart of the business to this very day.
Working from the back of Hedley's shop on Holmesdale Road, Dronfield on the southern outskirts of Sheffield, interest grew steadily throughout the decade and by the early-1980s, Rails was a fixture at toy fairs and swap meets such as the regular Buxton Pavilion Fair. Between then and 2000, the team regularly attended thousands of events across the UK - building a loyal customer base.
LAUNCHING THE STORE
1980S - EARLY 1990S
With a growing legion of regular customers building up, a 'proper' shop was required, and Rails moved to Chesterfield Road in Heeley Bottom, a few doors away from the current shop. From here, Rails also expanded its mail order operation and its advertisements became a familiar sight in publications..
In the early-1990s
Rails moved to another shop on Chesterfield Road and established the first part of its permanent base. In 1996, the neighbouring shop unit was acquired and a period of rapid expansion followed.
By the late-1990s
Rails then launched its first website and was pioneering online model railway retail for both new and second hand items. The late-1990s also saw the growth of the 'limited edition' business - with many exclusive liveries commissioned from major manufacturers.
Rapid Expansion - 2000s
The ability to promote and sell rare collectable model trains all over the world transform the second-hand business, a process accelerated with the advent of eBay in the early 2000s. Today Rails is the largest model railway eBay shop in the UK and one of the biggest in the world. To feed this expanding business, the Barber family scoured the country (and sometimes further afield) acquiring model railway collections.
As the business grew, so did the shop, purchased in the 2000s and then a series of nearby buildings and offices added to house the blossoming eBay business, storage, sorting and packing department offices were added.
A New Era - 2010s to 2020s
Sadly, Hedley Barber passed away on August 11th 2015, leaving his son John and grandsons Adam and Oliver and John's wife Tracy to manage the company he founded, with support of other family members and long serving staff. Remaining a family operated business, Rails continued to thrive in the late 2010s.
A major milestone was the opening of the impressive show room in 2018, which features beautiful displays of popular locomotives and rolling stock frames amongst real Sheffield steel, stone walling and natural material. This was the catalyst for the refurbishment of the entire 'front of house' shop now occupying five formerly separate units.
Rails also branched out into the new areas such as commissioning its own exclusive model product under the new 'Rails Limited' brand, bringing new model to the public such as the Stroudley 'Terrier' steam locomotive with Dapol and North Eastern Railway Electric Autocrat with Heljan.
In 2021, Rails opened it all new purpose-built warehouse and offices in Dronfield. The multi-million pound development enable Rails to move all warehousing and administration to this new site to streamline the business and continue to provide customers with the top-tier service they had become accustomed to.
In January 2024, Rails acquired Hatton's Model Railways following its unfortunate closure after many years. Committed to preserving the Hatton's legacy, Rails is integrating customers with the beloved Hatton's Directory & product database. Later in 2024, Rails launched the Vintage Toy Shop, showcasing a treasure trove of rare collectables in Sheffield.
Rails of Sheffield
Rails remains deeply connected to the South Yorkshire community it was established to serve.
...And if you've ever wondered about the origin of the Rails name, it's all down to Hedley's proper Yorkshire attitude to spending money. The original shop on Chesterfield Road had previously been 'The Sheffield Photographic Centre'; rather than buying a new sign, he simply recycled five of the red plastic letters from the old shop front and rearranged them into the name - 'RAILS'!
...And if you've ever wondered about the origin of the Rails name, it's all down to Hedley's proper Yorkshire attitude to spending money. The original shop on Chesterfield Road had previously been 'The Sheffield Photographic Centre'; rather than buying a new sign, he simply recycled five of the red plastic letters from the old shop front and rearranged them into the name - 'RAILS'!
A True Home-grown Family Business
ROYAL MAIL 48 HOUR TRACKED £4.00
We aim to deliver orders within 2 days of dispatch including Saturdays
*Please note this isn't a guaranteed service and orders may take longer to arrive during busy periods
(Warehouse collection days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday)
*For delivery to a collection point, delivery options may vary
PARCELFORCE COURIER SERVICE £5.95 Full tracking system. Orders must be placed by 2pm Monday - Friday and 10am Saturdays *Please note there's is no guarantee of same day dispatch *Anything ordered after 2pm on a Friday will not leave our warehouse until Monday (Warehouse collection days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
COLLECT FROM RAILS 21-29 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, S8 ORL
OPEN - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am - 5pm
CLOSED - Wednesday & Sunday If you would like to collect from our Rails of Sheffield Store, please message via the eBay messaging system. *Please note, order will not be ready to collect in store the same day. Please allow up to 3 days to collect your order in store and after 11am.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
For international shipping, we use eBay's Global Shipping Programme Rails of Sheffield ship to the UK eBay Hub where it's then shipped to your country. You can view shipping charges for your country on individual listings by going into the Postage, Returns and Payments section of the listing.
*For delivery to a collection point, delivery options may vary
PARCELFORCE COURIER SERVICE £5.95 Full tracking system. Orders must be placed by 2pm Monday - Friday and 10am Saturdays *Please note there's is no guarantee of same day dispatch *Anything ordered after 2pm on a Friday will not leave our warehouse until Monday (Warehouse collection days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
COLLECT FROM RAILS 21-29 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, S8 ORL
OPEN - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am - 5pm
CLOSED - Wednesday & Sunday If you would like to collect from our Rails of Sheffield Store, please message via the eBay messaging system. *Please note, order will not be ready to collect in store the same day. Please allow up to 3 days to collect your order in store and after 11am.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
For international shipping, we use eBay's Global Shipping Programme Rails of Sheffield ship to the UK eBay Hub where it's then shipped to your country. You can view shipping charges for your country on individual listings by going into the Postage, Returns and Payments section of the listing.
A True Home-grown Family Business
60 days return. Buyer pays for return postage unless faulty.
Please contact us via your eBay order if you aren't quite satisfied with your order. We will try and rectify any issues as quickly as possible.
Refer to eBays returns policy for more information.
Returns Policy
Please contact us via your eBay order if you aren't quite satisfied with your order. We will try and rectify any issues as quickly as possible.
Refer to eBays returns policy for more information.
A True Home-grown Family Business
We aim to provide you with the very best service and great second hand model railway items. If you're happy with your order, please consider leaving a 5 star rating and positive feedback. This is always very much appreciated!
Not quite satisfied with your order? Please contact us via your eBay order or phone before leaving feedback and we will try and rectify any issues as quickly as possible.
Our eBay store is updated daily with a variety of different gauges and accessories so keep an eye out as you may just find what you're looking for!
A True Home-grown Family Business
A True Home-grown Family Business
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