Does anyone hire out a portable track

Does anyone hire out a portable track

This topic has 5 replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 11 May 2016 at 19:39 by P.J Reader.

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10 May 2016 at 13:32 #24535
P.J Reader
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10 May 2016 at 13:32 #238188
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Does anyone know if you can hire a portable track, and if so, how much does it cost?
10 May 2016 at 23:52 #238241
Bazyle
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Quite a lot of clubs hire their portable track out to raise money. It is normally complete with engine and staff and runs under the club insurance, A few private individuals do as well but check that they have the right insurance,
Costs are a bit variable and depend on what the event is and how many people will be getting a ride, Often a profit sharing model, or a fixed fee if the event is giving free rides or very low charges so say about £100 or £50 per hour. Some work on a donation box only.
Given that the club members running it will probably in effect each be giving £100 of their time it is not on to pay the club peanuts and get 1000 rides given at 50p a go. Helps if you can provide some crowd management etc workers.

Oh and the site needs to be flat. I mean FLAT like a cricket outfield but ok not the actual wicket. Little engines don't go uphill and you can only pack out so many 4 inch dips every 8t length.
11 May 2016 at 06:39 #238243
Boiler Bri
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North wales model engineering club have one for sale.
11 May 2016 at 10:45 #238270
RichardS
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Needed to amswer the same question a couple of years ago. Try here for a start:
http://www.miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk/PortableMiniatureRailways.html

Can not make a recommendation as it did not happen in the end.

Do bear the comments made by Bazyle in mind.
11 May 2016 at 19:39 #238347
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Thank you all for your answers.m Very helpful.
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