Anyone in York area interested in railways/steam trains?

[Doug71]

Unfortunately my uncle has had to go into a nursing home and we are in the process of emptying his house for it to be sold.

He has a collection of books and DVD's on railways and trains which he hoped that the NYMR would have but they say they already have too much stuff as many people had a clear out during lockdown.

A used book seller offered £50 for the lot but I think my uncle would rather they went to someone who has an interest in railways (don't think he wants anything for them, maybe a charity donation?).

As per title the house is in York, If anyone is interested or knows anyone who might be please get in touch.

Top 2 shelves DVD's, bottom 2 books, I have some better photos if anyone wants more detail.

Thanks, Doug

 

[Blackswanwood]

Doug,I don’t know if this will be of any use but there is a prolific model engineering club in York. They have a site alongside the railway line in Dringhouses.

It may be worth letting them know to see if any members are interested.

https://www.yorkmodelengineers.co.uk/
Cheers

 

[Richard_C]

I would but....trying to clear out not add at the moment to save my offspring having to do too much of what you are.

The NYMR based in Pickering have a couple of shops where they sell donated pre owned books and dvds, it's a charity and money raised helps keep the trains chuffing. Maybe give them a call.

Other heritage railways are similar, KWVR in Keighley, East Lancs in Bury spring to mind but there are lots more.

Another thought, the nursing home my F in L went in to had a collection of books, videos and so on in the lounge that any residents could use, a sort of mini library. Maybe where he is going would take a few? It was rather nice, you could see the interests of past and current residents - chess, roman history, all sorts of mini specialist areas. Maybe Covid precautions have ended all that.

 

[Doug71]

@Blackswanwood thank you for the link. The model engineers didn't want the books etc but they put us in touch with someone at the Derwent Valley Light Railway at Murton who is taking them