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Vectis Auctions

25th July 2024

Vectis was established in 1988 and sell toys in many categories, including Trains, Tinplate, Constructional Toys, Railwayana and Books. All auctions are room sales and all are held live on-line reaching collectors worldwide. If there are pictures above this item, the catalogue is on-line and can be opened by clicking on the picture.

The Vectis auctions also have the past auctions on-line in their archive to see what prices were realised.


Lacy Scott and Knight Auctions

23rd August 2024

The Lacy Scott and Knight toy train auctions encompass all areas of collecting including steam, O-gauge and OO-gauge railway, diecast models by Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox, Spot-On, European manufacturers as well as Tinplate Toys. If there are pictures above this item, the catalogue is on-line and can be opened by clicking on the picture.

The Lacy Scott and Knight Auctions also have the past auctions on-line in their archive to see what prices were realised.


Houten Toy Train Collectors fair

24th August 2024

Holland's biggest Modelspoor event predominantly caters for the modern H0/00 crowd, but also with larger scales and tinplate. About 300 stalls, with members of the Dutch HRCA present. The event is held at the Euretco Centre in Houten. So anybody visiting Holland would do well to visit this fine event and meet some of the Dutch HRCA members. Use the contact link (above at right) for general enquiries.


Special Auction Services

29th August 2024

Special Auction Services will have the Toys for the Collector auctions which contain a large and diverse selection of toys often including Hornby and other vintage toy trains. The December auction is the famous Trains Galore which ran for 20 years at Christie's. If there are pictures above this item, the catalogue is on-line and can be opened by clicking on the picture.


Sandown Park Show

Sandown Park Show

Sandown Park Show

Sandown Park

7th September 2024

Barry Potter fairs event with 500 Stalls of Collectable Toys. The quality and variety of collectables on offer is breathtaking, with tables of toys and models for sale. Visitors and exhibitors travel from all over the UK and Europe to visit each event. The fair is held at the Sandown Park race course in Esher.


HRCA 2024 Autumn Exhibition

5th October 2024

The HRCA Autumn Exhibition will take place at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Doors open at 10:00. For paid up HRCA members only (please bring your membership card), guests welcome if accompanied by a member. Top Traders, running layouts in 0 Gauge Clockwork, 0 Gauge Electric, Dublo 2 and Dublo 3 rail. Refreshments available.


TCS Autumn Event

2nd November 2024

The Train Collectors Society Autumn Event will take place at the Trinity Methodist Church Hall in Leicester. Doors open at 10:00. Model railway layouts and plenty of trade stands. Refreshments available.