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Links, Info & How To
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This page has many links to suppliers, forums and various groups. It is updated regularly and the information is provided to benefit members and visitors. Take care to visit sites and do your own homework.

The GCMRC does not buy trains or collections and we can't respond personally to emails or calls.

​Pages and groups where you can sell your trains are listed below.

Do you have a collection or models to sell?


Selling Tips

1. List items individually. Be honest with descriptions and you will increase the chance of selling more, and for more money.
2. If it has been tested, say so. If you have not tried out the item, be clear that you are not sure.

3. Use PayPal where you can to provide you and the seller protection.
4. Look for similar listings prior to listing your item to help you set a price.
5. Large layouts are hard to sell as they are difficult to transport.


The top place for model Train sales is eBay, with Gumtree also worth a look. They do have a fee structure so do your research to work out your costs.

Search "model trains".


Facebook Marketplace is popular for train sales and has few if any charges. Check out the sellers first prior to buying.

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Popular Facebook sites:
  • Monty's Model Train buy and Sell: www.facebook.com/groups/1581766025378674
  • HO buy and Sell
  • Auscision, SDS, Trainorama , Buy Sell & Swap: www.facebook.com/groups/1852051601712004 -
  • Australian HO Trains & Estate Sales:

Listed below are some websites we can recommend for local model supplies, including the USA and the UK.
.Australian Suppliers
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Aurora Trains - (QLD) locos and rolling stock, DCC chips and parts, scenery, track and points. Brisbane's largest train store

Casula Hobbies - (NSW) Australian supplier of models. locos, rolling stock, spare parts, Second hand Brass HO

Hobbyrama - (QLD) trains and rolling stock.

Modellers Warehouse - (QLD) scenery supplies.online store. Open Wednesdays.

HobbyTech Toys - (WA) good for Digitrax supplies in Australia. Fast mail order services.

Auscision Models - (NSW) supplier and retailer of Australian outline models.

British Suppliers

Hattons - British and Euro models.

USA Suppliers
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www.walthers.com

www.modeltrainstuff.com/

www.tonystrains.com

Not sure how to get started? Follow our guides below. Start at the top, do you research and you will be on your way to enjoying the best hobby in the world!

1. Getting Started

A guide to gauges by Hornby
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2. DCC Basics - Digital Command Control

Easy programming for Digitrax - Tom's Trains and Things

Wiring your layout for DCC - Model Railroading

Convert an old loco to DCC - Model Railroading

Decoder tips and tricks - Gerry Hopkins MMR

3. Scenery
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From start to finish - Model Railroad hobbyist Magazine

Luke Towan - One of the best scenery makers in Australia
Ezines & Blogs & YouTube sites

British Bi-monthly magazine - http://www.modelling-inspirations.co.uk

N Scale Modellers Australia - http://www.nscale.org.au/nsm

Model Railroad Hobbyist - http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com

Rail modeller Australia - http://railmodelleraustralia.com

Australian Model Railway Magazine

Will James Railways
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Rons Trains N Things 
Local Businesses which have sponsored our club
We thank Coast to Coast for their support of our club. 

Coast 2 Coast Earthmoving


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  • Members Only
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  • Layouts
    • G Scale
    • HO/OO Scale >
      • HO Archives
    • N Scale
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    • Shunting Layout
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  • Join
  • Links & How To
  • About Us
  • Gallery
  • History of Gold Coast Rail
  • Model Railway Basics
  • Contact Us