Yikes.
I thought I had a task on my hands to clear my dad’s train layout, it was half of a huge attic — all in, around 40 or 50 OO trains alone, plus rolling stock, lights, points, track, buildings, scenery.. But that is unbelievable.
I had a helpful father-in-law who guided me in what was run of the mill and what was worth something, some went to a dealer (pretty decent rice considering the amount that went), some went to a guy up the road (between those two I off loaded about half), then I sold some more to some of my son’s friends, and eBay’ed the rest.
The trick was not to sell too much at once, I’d do a lot every week, so that I didn’t get too befuddled with packing – bubble wrap and brown paper were easiest. As it was I still sent two trains to the wrong guys, luckily they were great and sent them on to the other ones no fuss. One guy complained that a 40 yo loco wasn’t running very well, the cost wasn’t great and the postage was fair bit so I just refunded him about 1/3..
