Trains Stolen near Raleigh NC. Keep an "eye out.

Classic Toy Trains Forum
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My son is a Deputy Sheriff in Wake Co. NC. He went to a call yesterday [June 11] where an enclosed trailer was stolen. Location was between Garner NC and Clayton NC. Inside the trailer were antiques, old clocks and trains. There was an HO layout and a 2 rail O gauge layout. Lots of HO engines and rolling stock. 2 rail O gauge brass collectable engines as well as other 2 rail items. If anyone suspicious contacts you concerning the sell of items like this, please contact the Wake Co. NC Sheriff’s Dept 919-856-6900. BTW: it is thought that the trailer was stolen without the knowledge of what was inside. ???

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ouch. Hopefully it will be found soon.

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Thanks, Chief. I’ll pass this on to the 2-rail folks too

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Thanks David. I had posted it for the 2 rail folks [on the same forum you posted] and it got zapped??? Hope yours stays as we need to get the word around for the poor guy who is at loss.

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seems they’re zap happy[:D]

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Too bad the trailer wasnt lead lined and full of unshielded Plutonium

blabree11

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Need to keep an eye on the flea markets and yard sales in the seedier areas in the county.

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I would hope the guy was smart enough to have insurance. If your trains aren’t insured, you’re just asking for trouble.

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Chief,

Based on my friend that owns a hobby shop - the first place the crooks try is a local hobby shop. They bring the stuff in and ask for cash only. Take any price offered without haggling as it is just toys to them - they have no idea of the value of some of these things. My buddy always asks for a drivers license when they come in this way.

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Remember that trailer that was stolen in Columbus with the HO layout inside? I can’t find where I posted it, but I’m sure I did earlier this year.

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Hey Chief,

Thanks for the heads up on that stuff! I live in Wake Forest, NC and will keep an eye out for any strange train item activity.

We just moved here in January!

Cheers,

Ryan

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Ryan, we are neighbors. I am a NS fan [everyone knows that] too. I’ll send you an email. Welcome [#welcome] Jeff is in Fuquay. Three guys from Wake Co. !!! OH NO, the Ohizoians will have a fit. Come over to the offee Pot and help me fight them off. [;)]

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Okay, my trains aren’t insured. How do you go about doing this. I mean what’s the best way. Do you extend your existing homeowner’s policy or buy a special antique policy.
I’ve got quite a bit of postwar in really nice shape. Would hate to lose it and not see anything

Mike Sacco

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Mike; I believe there is an insurance Co. that advertises in CTT, & also the TCA . I once had a rider on my homeowners Ins. & they had me take pictures of each piece.
Thanks,

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that’s too bad!!!