In reverse train related topic

I shouldn't be deleted.  Posts dealing with the disposal of trains after we take the ride on the old 97 usually go on and on.

I  dealing with someone that has this situation right now in my area. I met her after purchasing the Weaver canopy on da bay from her
It was a hand delivered item. It seems she is trying to dispose of her former husbands collection. Her prices are fair and she seems to be astute as to the value's of his collection. If he only knew how lucky he was to have her.
My wife would have no problem tossing my collection- third rail brass, Lionel mth atas o and others to the curb.

I have, besides trains, a military and firearm collection. 2 years ago,my wife and I started talking about in case of my demise what to do with everything. We had no children, brothers had long passed, and remaining family lived overseas. Then it came. I had been absent from a web-site for several months, and one very concerned member who I had conversed, sold, bought, and traded with for years, somehow got my phone number and called to show his concern. He also enjoyed trains, etc. Week later, wife and I had a new Will made up in which rather then sell, transfer everything to him. Financially wife is set, and will have no hassle to worry about how to dispose of my toys.

I read several things in your post. Firstly, you and your wife have a very good relationship, and are also very understanding of each other.  Second, you have a close friend who is willing to take your collection in it's entirety.  This will be great relief for your wife should she be left alone.  Third, it was a great idea to include your wishes in your will.  Fourth, your friend will probably inherit a lifetime collection that you treasured.  Hopefully, he will also treasure it, or find new owners for it that will continue to enjoy and treasure each piece.

 

That said, Josef, I hope you continue to enjoy your trains for a long time to come.  Bob S.

Just masking sure we are on track, my initial posting is that you, the train person, have talked to your partner to find out his/her wishes of their stuff that perhaps you would not have a clue or maybe a faint clue of how to dispose of the items.

 

My wife has alot of very fine antiques that are nice to admire and no doubt $$$, so she has told me who, what, and how to dispose of them if she precedes me.