Westbrook model railroad cars

One thing I like about Westbrook kits:  when you put that solid-metal underframe on, you won't have to worry about the car leaving the track!

 

BRUCE

yeah that's for sure. even the weight from the wood itself id imagine would keep the car on

Put them on eBay.  You will surely be surprised.  They are only good for 2-railers, since the underframe gets in the way when trying to mount high rise trucks.

There has been a Westbrook box car kit and hardware kit on ebay as separate listings. Combined their buy it now price is $60 plus shipping. They've been there a long time so it's reasonable to say that is expecting too much. Below that you just never know. I've seen some in good condition go for $25 and others equally nice not sell for $10. I personally like those old kits but most people want the newest most detailed pieces.

>>They are only good for 2-railers, since the underframe gets in the way when trying to mount high rise trucks.

 

A Dremel (or hacksaw blade) can take care of that.  I have put Weaver 3-rail trucks on two Westbrook kits in the last couple months. You can just cut the underframe a short distance in from the bolster and mount the Weaver trucks, using fender washers for spacers as needed.

 

The eBay suggestion is a good one.  I would buy these but my spouse would serve papers on me if I get any more kits.

 

BRUCE

Wardie Jay Circus Car Kits are probaly the best O scale kits.

Yeah we have a whole box full wardy jay kits. I see people asking close to $50 for those, but eveyone on ebay puts their buy it now at what they think their stuff is worth not what its actually worth.

Not true.  I have discovered that if I start at 99 cents I get about twice what I think my stuff is worth.

 

On the other hand, while Westbrook is venerable, and I feel a bit bad that they are being cut up, they are ten dollar kits.  I would bet you could get $25 plus shipping, but that is because there are a lot of bidders out there who do not know the value of older stuff.

 

I did four items last month.  I told my accountantnI would be happy with $300.  I started them at 99 cents.  I got almost a grand!  And one did not even sell at 99 cents.

true but then you run the risk of not getting what its worth at all. guess thats part of auctioning. i might stick them on the for sale forum here, we'll see.

Well, here is one that, except for the paint job, is worth about what a Westbrook car is, and the guy started out at some nominal sum like a buck.  It is now over $200, with plenty of time for more bidding.  I rest my case.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/O-Gaug...;hash=item43b72609d3