QuoitsPlayer Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm sorry to pass on the bad news that Pickering Model Centre, formerly Puffers, is to close at the end of the month. It was Dennis's plan to close at the end of the month if a buyer could not be found for the business and Bronwyne is fulfilling Dennis's plans. It is such a shame that another excellent small local model shop is to close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted October 22, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2014 Yes, I was in there at the back end of August and heard of his passing. It was not the happy visit that I normally make. Hopefully the NYMR can step up and increase the range of items in their shop? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGR Model Store Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Sad to hear, But for people visiting is their not another shop at the other end of the line in Grosmont ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Doe anyone know what will happen to this? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezzy Oppo Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 If it has a current boiler ticket then perhaps NYMR could make use of it at the moment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plarailfan Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Sad to hear this. I would have thought a model shop would do very well at such a prominent location, not just from the enthusiast sector, but all the casual tourists and other visitors in the area making an impulse purchase of a small / starter train set, etc. After the recent expiry of the Kickstarter, N gauge, Great Western railcar project, I fear for the future of our hobby as, while some aspects of it are buoyant, a large share of the market appears to be gradually sinking ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Would it not be a good idea for the NYMR to step in and take it over, as a model shop with the odd working layout thrown in? I know the shop has a wide range of stock and items and that this could be skewed more towards a railway interested audience.... Just a thought... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezzy Oppo Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Would it not be a good idea for the NYMR to step in and take it over, as a model shop with the odd working layout thrown in? I know the shop has a wide range of stock and items and that this could be skewed more towards a railway interested audience.... Just a thought... I think they might want to concentrate on getting their own layout to work reliably before tackling anything as complicated as DCC.....besides, they haven't got any money; just a rather large overdraft. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 5944 Posted October 31, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2014 Sad to hear, But for people visiting is their not another shop at the other end of the line in Grosmont ? There's the shed shop at Grosmont, but that's it now. The one opposite the station has closed down as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted October 31, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2014 The shop at Grosmont is still there (or was on Wednesday) but it's more of a gift shop now with a small amount of model railway stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I still miss Puffers from when it was opposite Kenton railway station in north London! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted May 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4, 2017 Has anyone visited this one; is it worth the detour if in Pickering? https://www.thetoyandbookwarehouse.co.uk/ and http://www.welcometopickering.co.uk/directory/the-toy-and-book-warehouse/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I had to look hard to see where they are, but yes, I've been in. It really is a toy shop, when I was last there (last summer, I think) there wasn't anything of use for what I'd call modelling. I may be being unfair, but it had a bit of the Lidl about it - spot bought bargains piled high, if you see what I mean. Not in a derogatory sense, that was just how it looked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted May 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4, 2017 Has anyone visited this one; is it worth the detour if in Pickering? https://www.thetoyandbookwarehouse.co.uk/ and http://www.welcometopickering.co.uk/directory/the-toy-and-book-warehouse/ When I was in there a few weeks ago they told me they were stopping doing railways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted May 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4, 2017 When I was in there a few weeks ago they told me they were stopping doing railways. That does make sense. Their website has a lot of items listed, but as out of stock, hence my question. Won't bother with making the detour next time I'm up at the NYMR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted May 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) There may be a few odd bargains left in the cupboard. I picked up the last Jinty in there at less than box shifter price. I only went on for some glue and paint, ended up spending ten times what I intended. Edited May 4, 2017 by TheSignalEngineer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdseyecircus Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 In Pickering town centre just past boots there is an alley leading to a flea market were there is a second hand model rail stall. I have had a couple of bargains here. Paul 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted May 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4, 2017 I still miss Puffers from when it was opposite Kenton railway station in north London! Dave Kings domain spent a fortune in that store till it closed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted May 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 4, 2017 Dave Kings domain spent a fortune in that store till it closed. so did I when the future wife was living in Kenton... happy days! Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) In Pickering town centre just past boots there is an alley leading to a flea market were there is a second hand model rail stall. I have had a couple of bargains here. Paul We went yesterday 14th May 2018 to visit the NYMR. The market is still there but the Model Railway stall has disappeared. The market was closed last year for tarting up when we went and it now has smart lighting, a roof that looks water tight and no bargains any more, Progress. Fantastic railway book bargains in second hand book shop opposite Pickering NYMR Station made my visit worthwhile, nothing over £3 OS Nock history of British Railway locos and the like immaculate for £3 fantastic. There is a good model shop at the NYMR works at Grosmont and a second handbook shop and a model shop opposite Grosmont station, no idea the model shop is any good as it was shut at quarter past four on a sunny Monday afternoon when NYMR trains were running till 4.30 and plenty of folk milling about Edited May 15, 2018 by DavidCBroad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdseyecircus Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 That's a shame David. I use to enjoy looking in the flea market when we took the caravan up to Scarborough. The shop next to the crossing at Grosmont once sold model railways but a change in ownership around 3 years ago saw it sell the unusual tourist stuff and little in the way of models. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted May 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 16, 2018 Called in at the market when I was in Pickering recently. Besides the loss of the railway stall it was nowhere near as good as a few years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted May 16, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 16, 2018 Called in at the market when I was in Pickering recently. Besides the loss of the railway stall it was nowhere near as good as a few years ago. That'll be down to the increased stall rents thanks to the new roof and paint job.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGR Model Store Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Shame if its the same guy who use to sell B&R DVDS, Use to see some bargains on model railway stand as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarttrains Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 The railway stall that was in Pickering flea market is Dave edge and he is now in the shop next to the co-op at Grosmont along with Grosmont book shop run by George Morton which is a fantastic place to find a book at a good price 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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