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The Hobby Shop
I have satisfactorily used this shop for many years and have had first class service especially with advanced orders. Yes the laptop is prominent but that is modern business working and the proprietor is very helpful.
John Cherry , Chatham, Kent - 01 Feb 2012 - 9/10

Great Eastern Railway Co
This shop is number 1 in my book.Every thing you need for model railways under one roof at very competitive prices.No need to look else wear
Mark Todd , Norwich - 01 Feb 2012 - 10/10

Trident Trains
Excellent service and knowledge have been there twice now and will travel the 50 miles for the friendly atmosphere and advice loads of stuff for trains
Terence Hipkiss , Flint. Flintshire , North Wales - 01 Feb 2012 - 10/10

Bromsgrove Models
Very pleased with transaction. My order was dealt with promptly in spite of my "Messing up" on the order Online form.I will have no hesitation in dealing with bromsgrove again. Many thanks
Graham Lowe , Ipswich, Uk - 31 Jan 2012 - 9/10

Arcadia Models
Quite simply the tidiest model railway shop I have ever been in. The models are displayed in well lit glass fronted cases and the stock is very extensive.
Steven Oakden , York - 30 Jan 2012 - 8/10

Going Loco
Paid my first visit to this shop from the normanton model railway show. The shop is basically the ground floor of the building and is surprisingly extensive inside. There is a model railway that has two viewing sides in adjacent rooms and you can have a hot drink and sit and watch the trains go round or test your new loco. The stock encompases all sorts of things including renumbered and weathered locos. The shop is also tidy, unlike many model shops where you are climbing over boxes of tat and junk. Quite a revelation.
Steven Oakden , York - 30 Jan 2012 - 8/10

Osborns Models
Living in the usa but determined to model n-scale GWR, I searched for a uk model shop that could provide most of my specific modelling needs. After weeks of checking out sites, I stumbled across osborns. I found a particularly full selection, an easy to navigate web-site (I could finally find what I was looking for) and helpful quick response e-mails when I had questions or needed clarification. I found prices to be better than most other shops (The 20% of for vat) helps a lot. I decided that I could buy new products here less expensively than used products on e-bay, helped by the vat deduction, combined shipping on multiple items and clear and helpful advice if I was straying from my target GWR & time period. A wonderful model store
Tony Collinson , Naples, Florida, Usa - 29 Jan 2012 - 10/10

The Locoshed
Everything you could want in a *True* Model railway shop - plenty of second hand, friendly, knowledgable staff, easy to visit (Parking etc), good prices and fantastic range.
Paul Hicks , Broxburn, West Lothian - 28 Jan 2012 - 9/10

D J & F Benham ( Edwinstowe Trains'n'Things)
An aladin's cave of model railway stock. A very wide range of items all at very resonable prices. Didn't have some of what I wanted but has ordered them straight away. Owner seams to have an extensive knowledge of the subject. Very helpfull will go back again.
Rob Potter , Mansfield - 28 Jan 2012 - 8/10

www.7mm.co
I telephoned my order, as I have never used this supplier before, the call was answered quickly in a very polite manor. spoke to john the owner who gave me a great price on 6 point motors and was promised it would be delivered the next day, which it was. great service well packed and I would 7mm.Co again. thank you
Vincent Blake , Surrey - 27 Jan 2012 - 9/10

Mainly Planes 'n' Trains
An excellent range of stock run by people who know what they are talking about. After sales service was excellent and extremely helpful in resolving a problem with my radio contrl gear. Highly recommended.
Colin Tabeart , Fareham - 26 Jan 2012 - 9/10

Porthmadog Models
Possibly the best model shop i've ever been to, a happy return to the independent stores of my childhood, where the owners know their stock and are full of helpful suggestions (Including recommending the best curry house in town). anything they don't have, they're more than happy to advise you on how to get it, and full of ideas for conversions as well. honestly, as soon as I saw the frontage, I was overwhelmed by the dioramas in the windows, and as soon as you walk in you see the model castle (And surrounding siege), planes from the ceiling, and a myriad of other beautifully painted models scattered around the store. if you've ever anywhere near prthmadog and have even the most passing interest in models, visit this store. I could carry on waxing lyrical about it, but I feel if you actually go there, you'll understand why all I need to say is "Visit it"
Pete Debney , Wrexham - 25 Jan 2012 - 10/10

The Signal Box
I really enjoy travelling to this shop, worth the journey as rochester is an interesting town to visit. The staff are really helpful and pleasant, the shop has plenty of north American stock which is my interest and the prices are very reasonable. Some might find it difficult to find as it's not in the main part of rochester high street but further east towards chatham( But still in the high street), behind ST bartholomew's hospital; in fact the border with chatham is only a few yards away. Parking is available outside shop on parking meters.
John Richard Bennell , London - 25 Jan 2012 - 10/10

Bob's Models
Bobs models.I have used the shop (On and off for a number of years)from when bob opened up im small heath bham. I have nothing but praise for the way that I was and still am treated whenever I visit the premises. I hope you can carry for many years to come. Thank you dave powis bham.
David Powis , Birmingham - 24 Jan 2012 - 8/10

Bob's Models
Bobs models.I have used the shop (On and off for a number of years)from when bob opened up im small heath bham. I have nothing but praise for the way that I was and still am treated whenever I visit the premises. I hope you can carry for many years to come. Thank you dave powis bham.
David Powis , Birmingham - 24 Jan 2012 - 8/10

Henley Model Miniatures
Really nice very friendly, suprisingly good value on some Hornby items eg metal carriage wheels the same price as on ebay around £6. Recommended
Steve Dunning , Henley On Thames - 23 Jan 2012 - 8/10

ModelZone
Very helpful staff. Management has recently changed. Staff have discovered a lot of farish N gauge stock in the storeroom that has not been on dsplay, hence, never sold. Woth a look.
Gerry Hubbard , Bracknell, Berkshire - 22 Jan 2012 - 8/10

Whipton Craft & Model Centre
Very helpful family run business :)
Loris Hayward , Exeter - 22 Jan 2012 - 8/10

Northfields Model Shop
Paid a visit on Friday January 20th 2012 after reading the reviews Online. The shop really is a goldmine and the owner a genuine and friendly person who likes to help and doesn't try the "Hard sell". I wish him well for the future and I would have no hesitations in recommending the shop to anyone (My interest is in n-gauge).
Roy Burr , Milton Keynes,buckinghamshire - 21 Jan 2012 - 10/10

Bure Valley Railway
Very good model shop, well worth the visit if in the area competitive with hattons but in in the area no need for P&P orders anything automtcally from nearby aswell as other tems
Michael Wells , Barton House Railway Wroxham - 19 Jan 2012 - 10/10

S.M.T.F. Model Shop
Excellent sevice very helpful
Craig Harwood , Buxton - 16 Jan 2012 - 9/10

Westons Railways LTD
Helpful and willing to offer advice, good levels of stock, all supported by a knowledgable owner (Andy weston) who is happy to spend time assessing your requirements. weve visited twice to collect pre-ordered items (Some 'ex-stock' and some 'special order'), which are and were delivered in a timely manner without fuss and free from P&P. Now stocking o gauge (7mm scale) track and some C&L products (Baseboard alignment dowels etc.), parkside dundas and peco wagons 7mm scale kits et al. and railway magazines too - excellent increasing range of stock. easy free parking and just off of the m4 motorway, a nice local cafe is also present in the garden centre (Which has something for all of the family - including a softplay centre!). A great little shop with lots of stock clearly displayed in a bright and cheerful environment and well worth a visit.
Martin & Nikki Reeves , Swindon, Wilts - 15 Jan 2012 - 9/10

The Sports & Model Shop
Very helpful and friendy
Matthew Pentecost , Highlands - 15 Jan 2012 - 9/10

A Oakes Ltd
A small but well stocked shop with enthusiatic staff who are willing to help and offer advice.They offer aftersales services such as chip fitting at competitive rates. I was impressed and made to feel a valued customer, also they have layouts of different gauges to offer ideas to their customers.
Michael Francis , West Bromwich - 14 Jan 2012 - 8/10

The Model Railway Shop
Really helpfull guy. Stayed open late on new years eve just to help with a problem so that my grandsons could use their new layout over the holidays - first class service
John Arblaster , Normanton - 14 Jan 2012 - 10/10

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