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Narrow Gauge Equipment for Sale
This page has been set up for people with narrow gauge railway equipment to sell. Mail us (with a photo) with any items you wish to put up here. Locos, rolling stock, rail, points, are all welcome, as well as miscellaneous items such as sleepers, fishplates, rail clips, nuts and bolts, wheelsets, axleboxes. This facility is not available for miniature railway equipment with the exception of the larger gauges of 18" and 15" railways.
As long as the volume of adverts continues to be at a manageable level there will be no charge for this service. Use the 'Contact us' link on the menu bar above.
The web site cannot be held responsible for any description placed in the adverts, they are added in good faith. It is the responsibility of the potential purchaser to satisfy themselves with the condition of the equipment prior to purchase.
LOCOMOTIVES FOR SALE:
![]() This is the sister loco to that sold below. The difference is that the current engine installed in this loco is not running, but a spare engine is provided, all included in the price. It weighs 6 tonnes and is 3.9m in length and 1.9m wide. The current engine is a UNIC MZ32 105hp engine and a maximum speed of 15km/hr. It is located in Gouarec (Côtes d'Armor, France) and the asking price is £9,000 or nearest offer. For further information please email Christian on the email address opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: September 2025) |
Christian |
FOR SALE: 2ft 6in gauge railway and locos A whole narrow-gauge railway is for sale near Shepton Mallet, Somerset, UK. Following the death of John Blatchford, his grandchildren are selling his collection either as a whole or in part. The 2ft 6in gauge setup comprises four locomotives (Ruston LBU, Hunslet 50HP, Hunslet 50HP chassis only, Grängesberg GIA) as well as more than one mile of track; with rail ranging from 29lb/yd to 85lb/yd. There are many turnouts and several trucks for sale (ex-RNAD or ex-NCB) including passenger, general utility, brake van, and Powder van varieties. The collection includes several cranes, bridges, level crossings, engineering machinery, and miscellaneous items for sale also. Serious buyers only please. For further information, please contact Henry on the email address opposite. (Posted: August 2025) |
Henry |
![]() This loco has been built on a Jules Weitz frame. It was rebuilt on 1984 by the former operator Petit Train Touristique de la Côte d'Or. It weighs 6 tonnes and is 3.9m in length and 1.9m wide. It has a UNIC MZ32 105hp engine and a maximum speed of 15km/hr. It is located in Gouarec (Côtes d'Armor, France) and the asking price is SOLD. For further information please email Christian on the email address opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: June 2025) |
Christian |
![]() This loco, No.7304 was built in 1939 by Simplex and believed to have been rebuilt by Alan Keef in 1978. The engine is a diesel 3 cylinder Deutz air cooled (F3L 912). The loco is in good order and fitted with electric start system. The wheels are rubber tyred and are good and the brakes are working well. It can be seen running on the Bon Repos Railways (Britanny). It was acquired from Klasmann Deilmann (Ireland) in 2011, has been run until 2015 and but little used since and stored into a shed. It is located in Gouarec (Côtes d'Armor, France) and the asking price is £6,000 or nearest offer. For further information please email Christian on the email address opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: June 2025) |
Christian |
![]() Motor Rail 21520 of 1955 for sale. It has been fully restored at Apedale. The wheelsets had to be built up with weld then turned back to MotorRail profile. They are not full thickness. They will eventually require replacement. New axlebox bottoms with pads purchased and filled. Brake gear refurbished with new brake blocks. New axle sprockets and chains fitted. Brake beams had a peatworks repair, this was made good. It is re-engined with an Alsthom Agrom 3 cylinder diesel with an adapter to a deutz flywheel. There is a spare engine carcass, a Deutz F3L912, which can be negotiated with loco. The gearbox had a full rebuild with all new bearings, seals, and clutch springs. New laser cut sandboxes hidden within the frames have been produced to keep the peatworks look both front and back. Heater plugs, 12v socket, in cab light, electric headlamps. Regrettably electric compressor, air tank and two tone air horns with electrical isolation. It has been restored to peatworks condition including running board. Adding approx 12" to one side. The loco is in regular use, is a good runner and starts first time. It is located at Apedale. The price is SOLD. Serious enquiries only please. Further details by emailing Sam on the address opposite. SOLD (Posted: June 2025) |
Sam |
![]() For sale is a Ruston 30DL locomotive. It was originally supplied to the RNAD at Milford Haven. Built to meter gauge, the wheelsets have since been professionally re-gauged to 2ft gauge. It is offered for sale in dismantled condition. As well as the completed frames and gearbox seen in the photo, the engine and all major components includiing fuel pumps and injectors have been rebuilt and a new set of piston rings supplied with sale. The radiator cores and some bodywork will require replacement. The cab is too corroded to be restored, but can be used as a pattern if required. Components such as the controls turret and fuel tank are present. Collection would be required from Postcode GU30. The price is £6,500 or offers. Further details by emailing Jeremy on the address opposite. (Posted: March 2025) |
Jeremy |
![]() Alan Keef have reissued their secondhand list of items for sale in the attached PDF secondhand leaflet. Sadly their Open Day this year has been cancelled due to a flooded car park, but the Open Day prices in the leaflet are being retained until at least the end of October. Please click on the picture to open the PDF in a separate tab. In the first instance please contact Nicky at Alan Keef using the contact details in the PDF, or on the email opposite. (Posted: September 2024) |
Nicky at Alan Keef |
ROLLING STOCK FOR SALE:
![]() For sale is a small trolley wagon. The price is £100 and collection would be from Tilford in Surrey. Please email Alex on the email address opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: September 2025) |
Alex |
![]() For sale is an ex-Chilmark Hudson chassis. It is 2ft gauge and has smaller wheelsets fitted and the coupling block has been modified at one end. It rolls well. The price is £300 and collection would be from Tilford in Surrey. Please email Alex on the email address opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: September 2025) |
Alex |
![]() There are 2 mines tubs for sale from the Nenthead mines in Cumbria. They are 2ft gauge and have been restored so are reported to be in pretty good condition. The dimensions are 30" x 40" x 2ft deep. The price for each one is £500 and they are located at Wooler in Northumberland. For further information please email Michael on the email address opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: September 2025) |
Michael |
![]() Two 15 inch gauge bogie carriages for sale, built in Carnforth initially for the Liverpool Garden Festival Railway. In running order and used up until last year, they have been stored outside and will need at the minimum cosmetic restoration. Measurements are 115 cm wide, 175cm high, and 7.65m long. Approx. weight is 1.5 tons each. One spare bogie included. This type of carriage has been used on 12¼" and 2ft gauge railways, so regauging is a possibility, but alternative bogies would be required. Asking price is £5,000 + VAT for the two carriages and spare bogie. They could be delivered at extra cost. For further information please email Peter on the email address opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: August 2025) |
Peter |
![]() There are two bogie coaches for sale. They are 6m long and 1.8m wide with a height of 2.41m. Each one has an operating weight of 1.4tonnes. The 2 coaches have a total of 48 seats. They are located in Gouarec (Côtes d'Armor, France) and the asking price is £5,000 each. For further information please email Christian on the email address opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: June 2025) |
Christian |
![]() The Hudson V skip wagon chassis is 2ft gauge and in fair condition for age. However one of the skip support brackets has been bent away from the main upright support at some point in the past. The wagon is located near to Retford in Nottinghamshire, asking price is £375.00 ono. For more photos and information please contact Bryan at the email address opposite (click on the image for a larger version). September 2025: Please note updated price. (Posted: May 2025) |
Bryan |
![]() Here is a part restored RNAD box van. The purchaser has the option of either 2ft or 2ft 6ins gauge wheel sets, they will need to specify which they need. The chassis is reported to be fully restored, and the ends of the van have been repaired and painted using Craftmaster paints. The doors are stated to be acceptable. However the roof and the floor are still required. The price has been reduced to £1,300. Collection is from Midhurst Hampshire. For more information and further photos please contact Rob at the address opposite. (click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: February 2025) |
Rob |
![]() A 2ft Gauge ex-Tucking Mill Tramway Wagon is for sale. It was formerly part of the Brian Clarke collection. It is built on a 1940s Hudson chassis into a dropside wagon with removable and lockable lid. The price is SOLD or nearest offer. It is located near Tilford, Surrey. For more information contact Alex on the email opposite. (Click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: January 2025) |
Alex |
![]() A Hudson 2ft gauge side tipping mine tub is for sale. It originally comes from the Force Crag Mine in Cumbria. The price is SOLD. It is located near Carlisle, Cumbria. For more information contact Ian on the email opposite. (Click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: December 2024) |
Ian |
![]() The Explosives Wagon is ex-Grove Rake Mine in Weardale, Durham. The price is SOLD. It is located near Carlisle, Cumbria. For more information contact Ian on the email opposite. (Click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: December 2024) |
Ian |
![]() A 2ft gauge all round tipper is for sale. It is on a small chassis 3 built by Peter Lowe and fitted with a purpose built tipper body. It is located near Boston, Lincolnshire. The price is SOLD. For more information contact Colin on the email opposite. (Click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: November 2024) |
Colin |
![]() A 2ft gauge small van for sale built on a reconditioned Hudson chassis by the Springfield Agricultural Railway. It is 5ft long by 3.5ft wide and 5.5ft high from rail head. It is in excellent condition and has always been stored undercover. Double doors on one side. It is located near Boston, Lincolnshire. The price is SOLD. For more information contact Colin on the email opposite. (Click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: November 2024) |
Colin |
![]() A 2ft gauge reconditioned Hudson chassis is for sale. It is located near Boston, Lincolnshire. The price is SOLD. For more information contact Colin on the email opposite. (Click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: November 2024) |
Colin |
![]() A RNAD wagon project that was regauged to 2ft is for sale. The brakes need refitting and the chains are not shown but are part of the sale. Open to sensible offers. It is located at GU30 in Hampshire. For more information contact Paul on the email opposite. (Click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: September 2024) |
Paul |
TRACK AND FITTINGS FOR SALE:
![]() 4 lengths of 40lb flat bottom rail at 6m long each are available. Located near Caernarfon, North Wales. The price is £300 for the 4 lengths or near offers. Delivery can be arranged at extra cost. For more information please contact Ellis at the email address opposite (click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: August 2025) |
Ellis |
![]() Y shape Turnout consisting of 20lb/yard section rail for the blades, wing, and Vee rails, with the outside stock rails in 25lb yard rail. Approx. stock rail length 10ft 9½". There is a selection of corrugated steel sleepers plus a crossing rectangle steel plate for the Vee with the addition of some more corrugated sleepers and a spare stock rail. Whilst it was probably made to 2ft gauge originally it could be set to 1ft 6" without too much trouble. The location is Coleford, Gloucestershire and the asking price is £350.00 ono. For more photos and information/dimension sketch please contact Bryan at the email address opposite, (click on the image for a larger version). September 2025: Please note updated price. (Posted: May 2025) |
Bryan |
![]() Hudson wagon type plate turntable set to 2ft gauge, looking at the Hudson Track Materials information/catalogues this looks to be a ¾ ton carrying capacity turntable. It is approx. 4ft 2" square with the turntable plate being 3ft 6" diameter. A few of the rail ends have rusted webs but these would obviously be strengthened once laid and the fish plates fitted. The location is Coleford, Gloucestershire and the asking price is £375.00 ono. For more photos and information please contact Bryan at the email address opposite (click on the image for a larger version). September 2025: Please note updated price. (Posted: May 2025) |
Bryan |
![]() A 2ft gauge point is for sale. In 30lb rail, it is 20ft long in used condition. The price is £750. Collection is from Midhurst Hampshire. For more information and further photos please contact Rob at the address opposite. (click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: May 2025) |
Rob |
![]() A stock of 30lb flat bottom rail is for sale. There are 50 panels (rail with steel angle ties) plus some loose rail, ranging from 16ft to 21ft long. Will make track approx 340 yards (300m). The rail is mostly 30lb (3in x 3in) with a small handful of lighter gauge. Included in the sale are a large quantity of fishplates and a few strong steel sleepers.The price is SOLD. The location is Peeblesshire, Scottish borders. Loading facilities available. For more information contact Jim on the email opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: April 2025) |
Jim |
![]() There are two 30lb 2ft gauge points for sale, both welded construction. One is dismantled at the frog. The price for each point is £650. Another 2 points could be available. These have been dismantled so the price is by negotiation. A couple of simple point levers could also be available, again price SOLD. The location is Peeblesshire, Scottish borders. Loading facilities available. For more information contact Jim on the email opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: April 2025) |
Jim |
![]() A Stock of 40lb flat bottom rail is for sale. Approximately 40 lengths of around 30ft. Collection would be from Caernarfon area, North Wales. The asking price is SOLD but open to reasonable offers. For more information contact Ellis on the email opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: February 2025) |
Ellis |
![]() There are 84 lengths of 30lb flat bottom rail for sale. 3ins high x 3ins wide, all approx standard 18ft in length. The buyer will need to collect from Whiteparish near Salisbury. The price is SOLD. For more information contact Gary on the email opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: February 2025) |
Gary |
![]() An almost-complete set of cast baseplates/slide plates for a 50lb point. Possibly from original WHR in Porthmadog. Sold as seen. £300 ono. Buyer collects from East Suffolk. For more information contact James on the email opposite.(Click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: January 2025) |
James |
FOR SALE: 2ft gauge steel sleepers. Brand new steel sleepers pre drilled for 2ft gauge are for sale. There are 100 available. They are located near Boston, Lincolnshire. The price per sleeper is SOLD. For more information contact Colin on the email opposite. SOLD (Posted: November 2024) |
Colin |
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE:
![]() For sale are 2ft gauge large wheelsets. 1 set is from a Motor Rail 40S/60S in origin. 4 sets are Hudson in origin. Looking for £200 per wheelset o.n.o. They would be happy to split but would prefer to sell as a lot. Collection from Tilford in Surrey. Please email Alex on the email address opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: September 2025) |
Alex |
![]() Alex has two pairs of wheelsets for sale, both 2ft gauge. They were purchased a few years ago but never used. The blue pair of wheelsets in the photo are Hudson, reported with bearings in good condition. The price for these is £300. The second pair are an unknown make which have axleboxes and bearings as pictured but will need cleaning up and the price for these is £250. The location is Reading. For more information contact Alex on the email opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: September 2025) |
Alex |
![]() A 20/28hp Motor Rail radiator is for sale. It is in need of retubing and restoration. The location is near to junction 24 of the M6, and the asking price is SOLD. Buyer to collect or arrange collection by courier. The seller can assist with loading or placing on a pallet. For more information please contact Colin at the email address opposite (click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: August 2025) |
Colin |
![]() There are two pairs of ex-RNAD wheelsets that have been re-gauged to 2ft. they are £300 for each pair. The location is the Scottish borders. Jim may be able to help with arranging pallet transport. For more information contact Jim on the email opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: July 2025) |
Jim |
![]() Jim has a set of axleboxes with roller bearings and springs to fit each of the above wheels. £150 per set of 4 is being asked. The location is the Scottish borders. Jim may be able to help with arranging pallet transport. For more information contact Jim on the email opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: July 2025) |
Jim |
![]() There are four (2 pairs) of couplings complete with fittings and springs. They are SOLD for each pair. The location is the Scottish borders. Jim may be able to help with arranging pallet transport. For more information contact Jim on the email opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: July 2025) |
Jim |
![]() RNAD wagon brake gear components consisting of 4 brake blocks plus hangers and operating bars. 2 hand lever arms and cross shaft operating cams. Only 1 cross shaft/lever hanger bracket. 2 lever ratchet assemblies which mount to the wagon chassis. All of these parts came of a 2ft 6" gauge RNAD wagon and all need cleaning up/freeing off. The location in Coleford, Gloucestershire and the asking price is £250.00 ono. For more photos and information please contact Bryan at the email address opposite (click on the image for a larger version). September 2025: Please note updated price. (Posted: May 2025) |
Bryan |
![]() These are 3 sets of 4 wheels on 2 axles for sale. All are standard Hudson wheels that have been retro fitted with Dodge roller bearings (The photo shows 2 of the 3 sets avaiable). One bearing in each set is broken, but a spare bearing will be included in the sale. The wheel sets are priced at SOLD per set of 2 axles. A further 2 spare Dodge bearings are available at SOLD each and a new unused bearing at SOLD. The location is Peeblesshire, Scottish borders. For more information contact Jim on the email opposite (Click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: April 2025) |
Jim |
![]() A selection of wagon with some loco springs, probably NCB, including some new made for a Bagnall restoration that did not fit! Some are new but all been dry stored for 30+ years. Various sizes and lengths, loco springs are 24" centres and 2.5" wide, wagon are various lengths but mainly 2.5" wide (now SOLD). They are available for collection from the ST18 postcode. For more information and further photos please contact Peter at the address opposite. (click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: March 2025) |
Peter |
![]() This advert is for a fully reconditioned Simplex 60s water pump. It is ready for use and the price is £300. This is in as new condition including gaskets. For more information and further photos please contact Rob at the address opposite. (click on the image for a larger version). (Posted: March 2025) |
Rob |
![]() Several sets of RNAD wagon safety chains, complete. There are 3 sets of 4 plus some odds. Each set of 4 is SOLD. The entire lot as in photo is £400 ono. Sold as seen - but all nuts and threads are OK. Buyer to collect from East Suffolk. For more information contact James on the email opposite.(Click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: January 2025) |
James |
![]() For Sale, Jim Crow, suitable for 20lb to 30lb yard rail. The thread is worn but screws in and out fine. The distance between legs is 16.5 inches and 21.75 inches overall, the height not including the screw head is 11.5 inches Asking price is SOLD. Collection from Lydney, Gloucestershire. For more information please contact Bryan at the address opposite. (click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: January 2025) |
Bryan |
![]() This is a Ruston 4YC engine for sale as fitted to the later 40DL model Ruston locomotives. It has been stored for many years. The price is SOLD. For more information and further photos please contact Rob at the address opposite. (click on the image for a larger version). SOLD (Posted: January 2025) |
Rob |
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