Areas We Cover
Based in the West Midlands, Footplate travels all over the UK to collect model railway collections in person. Whether you're in Cornwall or Caithness, Rich and Derek will come to you. Want to know what happens when Footplate visits? See How It Works for a full overview of the process.
Footplate's Nationwide Collection Service
Rich and Derek regularly make trips across England, Wales, and Scotland to visit sellers at home. There is no area too remote or too far for Footplate — for the right collection, distance is not a barrier. Footplate covers:
- England — North, South, East, West, and Midlands. From Cornwall to Northumberland, Footplate travels it all.
- Wales — Including North and South Wales and rural areas.
- Scotland — Including the Central Belt, Highlands, and beyond.
Footplate frequently visits areas including (but not limited to): London and the South East, the South West, East Anglia, the East Midlands, West Midlands, Yorkshire, the North West, the North East, and all of Wales and Scotland.
Why Footplate Comes to You
For larger collections, layouts, or items that are difficult to pack and post, a home visit from Rich or Derek simply makes sense. Footplate will assess everything in situ, make a fair offer on the day, and handle the removal — leaving you with nothing to worry about.
Smaller Collections
If you have a smaller collection and prefer not to wait for a Footplate visit, you can always send items to us by post or courier. See Footplate's Advice Centre for guidance on packing and sending safely.
Get in Touch with Footplate
Wherever you are in the UK, Rich and Derek would love to hear from you. Call Footplate on 01562 750076 on 01270 421717 or send us a message to discuss your collection. Have more questions? Visit Footplate's FAQs for quick answers.