Hornby Dublo TPO Mail Van Set + Tri-ang Railways + Peco + OO Gauge Track & Accessories - Vintage Job Lot - Used
Used / Pre-owned — vintage condition as shown in images. Please refer to all photos before purchasing. Sold as a job lot — working condition and completeness unknown unless stated below.
A large vintage OO gauge model railway job lot spanning multiple brands and eras, centred around a Hornby Dublo T.P.O. Mail Van Set. This is an excellent parts, spares, or restoration lot for OO gauge collectors, or a great starter bundle for someone building a layout. Contents are as shown in all photos — please examine carefully before purchasing.
Key items identified (photo-verified):
- Hornby Dublo T.P.O. Mail Van Set — in original blue Hornby Dublo box (box worn/tatty with age and creasing). Includes the grey/silver Royal Mail-liveried TPO mail van with red ends, and the lineside pick-up apparatus/ramp mechanism. Working condition unknown
- Second Hornby Dublo red box — present; contents not fully identified, as shown in photos
- Tri-ang Railways red box — present, labelled “Made in England by Rovex Scale Models Ltd”; contents not fully identified, as shown in photos
- Peco Streamline HO/OO packaging/catalogue — Universal Super Insulfrog points; appears to be packaging/catalogue rather than a full set of points
Track (photo-verified, large quantity, mixed):
- Large quantity of OO gauge curved track sections — grey plastic-based style (Tri-ang/Hornby compatible)
- Older darker brown/metal-based curved sections (Hornby Dublo era)
- Straight sections in both grey and dark styles
- Point/turnout sections visible
- Some track sections are missing their rails — as noted and shown in photos
- Track is a mix of at least two different systems/eras — not all sections will be compatible with each other
Lineside accessories and buildings (photo-verified):
- Tunnel mouth/portal — sandy/stone-coloured plastic, two-arch style
- Signal box / station building — white plastic, two-storey with moulded windows
- Smaller white building/hut
- Platform section — grey plastic
- Turntable base — cream/beige oval
- Level crossing section — grey with white road markings
- W.H. Smith platform kiosk/newsstand — with miniature magazine/newspaper covers
- “Lewis” branded platform kiosk/booth
- Two semaphore signals — red/yellow arms on white posts with green bases
- Locomotive chassis/bogie — grey, no body fitted
- Various other small platform and scenic items as shown
Scale: OO gauge (1:76) — confirmed by Peco HO/OO labelling and Hornby Dublo/Tri-ang compatibility
Condition notes:
- Used vintage condition throughout — dusty and aged consistent with storage
- Some track sections missing rails — as shown in photos
- Boxes are worn and tatty with age
- Working condition of all items is unknown — untested; sold as seen in photos
- Completeness of boxed sets is unknown
Shipping Details
All items are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive safely. We take great care when packing fragile, vintage, and one-of-a-kind items.
Please allow 2–3 working days for dispatch. We usually aim to dispatch orders within 1 working day, but during busy periods it may take slightly longer.
✔ UK-based trusted seller
✔ Over 20 years of experience
✔ Carefully packed & fast dispatch
✔ 30-day returns accepted
✔ One-off item – once it's gone, it's gone