LSWR Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Some other topics have mentioned a new model shop in Eastleigh. I dropped in there yesterday for a quick look round. It doesn't take long to look around since the customer area is about fifteen feet square with half devoted to model railways. It's A C Models located at 5 Bishopstoke Road, just the other (eastern or down) side of the railway bridge by Eastleigh station at the far end of a short block of shops on the left hand side going away from the station. There is a small car park behind the shop otherwise there are a few parking spots on the side road opposite that are not restricted to "Permit holders only". Major brands are stocked. They have a website www.acmodelseastleigh.co.uk which is undergoing site maintenance tonight. I saw some second hand models as well as new items. For comparison a green Bachmann 4-CEP was on their shelf priced at about £115, whereas in January, Ron Lines in the Solent Business Park in Southampton had the same item for £129. I have no connection with either establishment, neither are "local" to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACSR Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Called in to Ronlines in Shirley today and noticed that they have all three versions of the 4-CEP in stock at £110. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted May 5, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2010 Some other topics have mentioned a new model shop in Eastleigh. They use ebay for secondhand sales. I have bought several locos and have yet to be disappointed in the product description or timescale for arrival here in France. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium petethemole Posted May 5, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 5, 2010 I popped in before Easter to check it out, found the prices very reasonable, including the Hornby Southern Suburban 1938 train pack at £139.99. Wasn't sure if I could afford it but found that was cheaper than Hattons, and decided if I didn't go for it I'd regret it so went back a couple of weeks later and picked it up. The outer box was slightly scuffed which may explain the price but the set was unopened. I can justify it as T9 No 312 although having a 6 wheel tender was allocated to the SR Western Division and the S&D for part of my chosen era. Very friendly and helpful guy in the shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Cheese Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Now relocated into central Eastleigh at 7 High Street, they must be doing something right? I'm not sure how long the new shop has been there, looks impressive though with a good range of stock in various gauges though it was after hours when I walked past... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium petethemole Posted June 26, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 26, 2013 Despite the potential doom and gloom at MZ it's good to see a local model shop on the up. AC models have just moved next door into a larger shop with lots more room and expanding stock. They still have the other shop and have plans to expand back into it. No connection, just a satisfied customer; and they're about as far from me as MZ. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold longchap Posted February 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2015 Living in France and a returnee to the hobby after a 30 year absence, I had forgot just how much one misses a really well stocked railway model shop until I went into AC Models in Eastleigh just the other week. To my delight, their stock included discontinued Bachmann and Hornby stock that I simply could not get on the web, well at least not at sensible prices. I collected a couple of GWR cattle wagons and a Hornby horsebox at just over half the price of any eBay shops and of course, no postage and with excellent service. It's good to see a local retailer doing the right thing and supporting, rather than profiteering from railway modellers. Their knowledge and helpfulness is excellent and I'll be making another visit on my next UK trip. For information, the shop is now rather large and they carry out service and repairs from their other shop next door, which mainlines in war gamming. I have no connection to this shop, other than having lived nearby until recently and now being a happy and satisfied customer. Thank goodness they do mail order! Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I ordered an item from AC Models yesterday , Thursday, at around Noon, it was delivered this Morning Friday, at 9-00 AM and there was no delivery charge. Always worth giving them a ring if you are after something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibby Line Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Very large range and good prices. Also sell lots of Hornby spares. Friendly service. Eddie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Google Street View goes inside this model shop in Eastleigh. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.9686968,-1.3534362,3a,75y,254.2h,81.37t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1swUTaakkDemRDXyzmavyVKw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1?hl=en https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.968584,-1.3535405,3a,75y,276.15h,91.12t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sERps7baUFHEAAAQYEZCYgA!2e0!3e2!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1?hl=en Now step inside and have a walk around...... https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.9686003,-1.3536882,3a,75y,263.88h,61.4t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sgPcwPntQ39UAAAQYEZDOYA!2e0!3e2!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1?hl=en https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.9686047,-1.3537581,3a,75y,184.63h,72.48t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sCQyqsUT4iTAAAAQYEZF8CQ!2e0!3e2!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Mark Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Annette and Clive always friendly. Still possible to find older out of production items at old prices. Good shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted August 23, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2016 Recently ordered a Bachmann Scenecraft ash plant from AC Models, well-priced at £54.99 so I was tempted. Very good mail-order service - so a big a thumbs up from me! cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted August 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2016 I've found them very useful for Hornby spare parts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2016 Yes a very friendly shop and very good too. Good range of models, general modelling supplies and just around 300 hundred yards from Eastleigh station and the Old Wagonworks (Spoons) As I can hop on the rounder I get off the train pop in and get back on the return working if I'm just after a certain item Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted August 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2016 another satisfied mail order customer here - recommended Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted March 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2017 I'm surprised that this shop doesn't have more posts in this thread! They're the friendliest people in the world and always go out of their way to help, and if they don't have something, they'll do their best to try and get it. I've bought quite a bit of stuff from them with a hassle free service and to be honest, it's the kind of shop that you could easily spend a small fortune in without even realising......now that's the sign of a good retailer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2017 And good ethics too, they held a stash of regular price Pecketts for visitors to the shop when they were going for daft money on eBay I quite often walk out with more than I intended to buy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I ordered a Red Parcels office from them through E-Bay, it turned out to be N Gauge, MY FAULT, I should have checked the number. A quick phone call to the shop, and they said return it and we will refund your Money, which they did very quickly. Really good service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I have used AC Models for many larger scale items and found their service, very friendly and excellent with rapid delivery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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