Model Railway Forum

Hello all,

Thanks for accepting me into the forum. Looks like there is a lot of knowledgable people here!

I’ve just cleared through our loft and found an old train set that was gifted to me when I was 3 (back in around 1983). Somehow I managed to never open it as a child and so it’s just been sitting in the loft. It is an R543 Advanced Passenger Train Set.

I seem to recall this train had a troubled history and wasn’t a roaring success. It would be good to hear if anyone knows anything about this train set as i’ve always meant to look into it.

I now have two children, and my eldest son is now 7 and so I like the idea of getting him set up with a train set. I’m not sure whether to open the ATP, give I didn’t know how valuable it is. My other thought is to sell it and then buy a new set with the proceeds, given I don’t think my son is so particular about the ATP and prob would prefer a locomotive type train anyway!

Any help/thoughts/insights would be welcomed!

Many thanks and nice to meet you all (virtually)

Simon

Welcome to the friendly forum. I don't know about the value of your set but I do know that collectors of toys etc always like boxed objects and certainly like unopened/unused items.

I’m not sure whether to open the ATP, give I didn’t know how valuable it is.

A quick look on the bay shows prices £70 -£125 for used models , couldn't see an unopened one.
Good luck whichever way you go and welcome!
Ted

Welcome.

As you say, it is populated here by many knowledgeable people. You'll see who they are by reading the posts. Some very gifted and talented craftsmen/women are regulars.

Welcome Simon - You've joined a great forum - lots of help, knowledge and fun - not necessarily in that order! BB

Hi Simon. Welcome on board.

Glencairn

Hi Simon and welcome to our forum.