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We did take a photo of some of the former staff, as close to the original Heathcote Street shop entrance as possible, the L/H double door, is roughly where the entrance was.( the display window being to the R/H side of this) From left to right in the photo: Adam/ Pete/Rob/Steve/Paul and Jez, all either full or part time staff. We are looking at planning another get together later in the year ( not City Centre) so if you ever worked at Gee Dee Models and want details, please PM me. ( I don't have contact details for all former staff) all the best Steve

As promised, a few photos to show how the former shop site has been redeveloped, have to say not impressed TBH.As someone born in Nottingham, the so called "redevelopment of the City" is very poor, particularly the Hockley area and the City centre. ( well IMO) The number of empty shops is quite depressing, the area is now full of Bars and Restaurant's, so assume other than weekends and evenings, the whole are is a ghost town. The new building houses Student flats.

5 Years ago today on Saturday 30th April 2019 at 16.00 hours, Gee Dee Models Heathcoate Street in Nottingham City Centre , pulled down the shutters for the last time, bringing to an end nearly 45 years on this particular site, Several of the former staff are going to meet up today, to commiserate this sad anniversary. I will try to post an update, over the next few days.

Here is the info RE:- these tanks

Red Star Parcels were still being carried on trains around the 1984-1985 period ( possibly later?) I recall than when the new production Class 150/1 DMU were introduced on the Nottingham- Crewe route, that a passenger area behind the Drivers cab of the DMS vehicle was locked out when needed for Red Star Parcels, this was denoted by a light blue band above the large windows at cantrail level. The two car Class 150/1 had replaced 3 Car Class 120 units that had a specific Guards brake compartment/ parcels area, on the Class 150/1 the Guard road in the rear cab. I seem to recall one occasion on a very crowded service, where this compartment was locked out of use, to allow one very small parcel to be securely conveyed ( this was about the size of a cereal packet) it was suggested to the Guard that he could put it in the rear cab and allow 20 + passengers to sit down. The Guard refused to do this for some reason. By the next station stop a couple of railway staff (traveling on the cushions) got on, unlocked the door put the "precious parcel" on the floor and told all the standing passengers to sit down, the Guard latter returned and was not happy! I seem to recall that this "parcel facility" on Class 150/1 only lasted for a couple of years (max) and the blue bands were removed at the first overhauls/ re-liveries. Red Star Parcels were also conveyed on the West Highland line services, certainly before the Sprinters arrived. Hope this info is of use.

Hello RMweb Readers , I have been asked to post this, on behalf of the Gee Dee Models Ltd team. Gee Dee Models are celebrating 75 years since the company was original founded on the 24th June 1946. Obviously a few changes over the last few years, with the sad closure of the Heatcoate Street shop, at present we are an on-line store only, but we aim to be back in brick's and mortar premises, when the time is right, in the meantime why not pay a visit to our store : https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/geedeemodelsltd More information with be posted soon. Regards Gee Dee Models team

Hello RMweb Readers , I have been asked to post this, on behalf of the Gee Dee Models Ltd team. Gee Dee Models Limited news update: Although it has taken considerably longer than originally planned, the store was finally re-launched at the end of March 2020, initially via an on-line eBay store. The link to the eBay site is: https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/geedeemodelsltd More information with be posted RE: - future developments shortly. Regards Gee Dee Models team

Last day of shop trading for Gee Dee’s today. Saturday 30th March shop open 10.00am - 4.00pm today see previous post for more detailed information A sad day for Nottingham.

Gee Dee Models Closing down latest information (the last two days of shop trading): After 73 years the store will finally close this weekend. The shop will be open: Friday 29th March 10-00am -4.00pm & Saturday 30th March ( the last day of shop trading) 10.00am -4.00pm This is for the final clearance of remaining stock, Please note I cannot provide any more information RE:- stock you will have to visit or ring them. (0115) 9412211 ( phones only answered on this Friday and Saturday between 10.00am - 4.00pm) All items are heavily discounted: Some Hornby locomotives and a few Bachmann locomotives left Hornby Coaches and Bachmann Coaches (very few wagons left now) but quite a few Hornby coaches. Graham Farish wagons and coaches, but not many Graham Farish locomotives. EFE /Corgi die cast Buses. Plastic kits/Paint + general modelling stuff. All items are heavily discounted (check in store for full details of the offers) this is your last chance to visit the store and grab a bargain. The staff have asked me to thank all of the loyal customers who have supported Gee Dee's over the last 73 years.

Gee Dee Models Closing down Opening Hours this Saturday 23rd March latest information : The opening times for Saturday 23rd March will be from 10.00am-4.00pm This is for the clearance of remaining stock, Please note I cannot provide any more information RE:- stock you will have to visit or ring them. (0115) 9412211 ( phones only answered on Saturday between 10.00am - 4.00pm) Important information: The week commencing Monday 25th will be the final week that Gee Dee Models are open, please read the following carefully : Monday 25th CLOSED all DAY Tuesday 26th March open 10.00am -5.00pm Wednesday 27th March open 10.00am -5.00pm Thursday 29th CLOSED all DAY Friday 29th March open 10.00am -5.00pm & Saturday 30th March this will be last day the shop is open ( open 10.00am -4.00pm) ( Please note that between the 26th and 30th March, phones only answered on the days stated above between 10.00am - 4.00pm/5.00pm) This is for the final clearance of all remaining stock. Some Hornby locomotives and a few Bachmann locomotives left Hornby and Bachmann Coaches (very few wagons left now) but quite a few coaches. Graham Farish wagons and coaches, but not many Graham Farish locomotives. EFE /Corgi die cast Buses. Plastic kits/Paint + general modelling stuff. All items are discounted (check in store for full details of the offers)

Gee Dee Models Closing down Opening Hours this week latest information : Saturday 16th March & Tuesday 19th March The opening time will be from 10.00am-4.00pm This is for the clearance of remaining stock. Local model show information: If you are visiting the Nottingham Model Railway Society Spring show at Clifton this Saturday and using the Tram, you can travel from Clifton in to Nottingham on a all day ticket and Gee Dee's are only a 5 min walk from the Lace Market tram stop. (show details link below) If you haven't spent up at the show it might be worth a visit over to Gee Dee's if you are visiting the Nottingham area on Saturday. Gee Dee information continued: All items are discounted (check in store for full details of offers) Quite a lot of Hornby locomotives, with a few Bachmann locomotives . Hornby and Bachmann Coaches (very few wagons left now) but quite a few coaches. Graham Farish wagons and coaches, but not many Graham Farish locomotives. EFE /Corgi die cast Buses. Plastic kits + general modelling stuff. Please note that all other weekdays Mon/Wed/Thu & Fri the shop will be closed. I will update when I know any more dates, please check the shop website, phones will only be answered on Tuesdays and Saturdays at the present time it looks as though Saturday 30th March 2019 will be the final day that the store will open. Please note I cannot provide any more information RE:- stock you will have to visit or ring them. (0115) 9412211 ( phones only answered on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 10.00am - 4.00pm) http://www.geedee-modelshop.com/findus.asp http://www.geedee-modelshop.com/

Gee Dee Models Closing down Opening Hours this week latest information : Tuesday 12th March & Saturday 16th March The opening time will be from 10.00am-4.00pm This is for the clearance of remaining stock. Quite a lot of Hornby locomotives, with a few Bachmann locomotives . Hornby and Bachmann Coaches (very few wagons left now) but quite a few coaches. Graham Farish wagons and coaches, but not many Graham Farish locomotives. EFE /Corgi die cast Buses. Plastic kits + general modelling stuff. All items are discounted (check in store for full details of offers) Please note that all other weekdays Mon/Wed/Thu & Fri the shop will be closed. I will update when I know any more dates, please check the shop website, phones will only be answered on Tuesdays and Saturdays at the present time it looks as though Saturday 30th March 2019 will be the final day that the store will open. Please note I cannot provide any more information RE:- stock you will have to visit or ring them. (0115) 9412211 ( phones only answered on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 10.00am - 4.00pm) http://www.geedee-modelshop.com/findus.asp http://www.geedee-modelshop.com/

Gee Dee Models Closing down Opening Hours latest information : Saturday 09th March & Tuesday 12th March The opening time will be from 10.00am-4.00pm This is for the clearance of remaining stock. Quite a lot of Hornby locomotives, with a few Bachmann locomotives . Hornby and Bachmann Coaches and wagons. Graham Farish wagons and coaches, but not many Graham Farish locomotives. EFE /Corgi die cast Buses. Plastic kits + general modelling stuff. All items are discounted. Please note that all other weekdays Mon/Wed/Thu & Fri the shop will be closed. I will update when I know any more dates, please check the shop website, phones will only be answered on Tuesdays and Saturdays at the present time it looks as though Saturday 30th March 2019 will be the final day that the store will open. Please note I cannot provide any more information RE:- stock you will have to visit or ring them. (0115) 9412211 ( phones only answered on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 10.00am - 4.00pm) http://www.geedee-modelshop.com/findus.asp http://www.geedee-modelshop.com/

Gee Dee Models closing down sale opening hours this week are: Tuesday 05th March 10.00- 4.00pm & Saturday 09th March 10.00-4.00pm see previous post for more info RE:- contact details. sorry for short post but done from my phone, so not as easy to change info. cheers Steve

Yes that correct, just received from our friends at Colas Rail just to let you know that 37099 is on its way to Aberystwyth station and will be there until Monday morning. It's going to be working a number of ballast drops in top and tail format with 37418. Steve

Gee Dee Models Closing down Opening Hours latest information: Saturday 02nd March & Tuesday 05th March The opening time will be from 10.00am-4.00pm This is for the clearance of remaining stock. Quite a lot of Hornby locomotives, with a few Bachmann locomotives . Hornby and Bachmann Coaches and wagons. Graham Farish wagons and coaches, but not many Graham Farish locomotives. EFE /Corgi die cast Buses. Plastic kits + general modelling stuff. Please note that all other weekdays Mon/Wed/Thu & Fri the shop will be closed. I will update when I know any more dates, please check the shop website, phones will only be answered on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Please note I cannot provide any more information RE:- stock you will have to visit or ring them. (0115) 9412211 ( phones only answered on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 10.00am - 4.00pm) http://www.geedee-modelshop.com/findus.asp http://www.geedee-modelshop.com/

Gee Dee Models Opening Hours latest information: Tuesday 26th February & Saturday 02nd March The opening time will be from 10.00am-4.00pm This is for the clearance of remaining stock. Quite a lot of Hornby locomotives, with a few Bachmann locomotives coaches and wagons. Some Graham Farish wagons and coaches, but not many Graham Farish locomotives. EFE /Corgi die cast Buses. Plastic kits + general modelling stuff. Please note that all other weekdays Mon/Wed/Thu & Fri the shop will be closed. I will update when I know any more dates, please check the shop website, phones will only be answered on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Please note I cannot provide any more information RE:- stock you will have to visit or ring them. (0115) 9412211 ( phones only answered on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 10.00am - 4.00pm)

Gee Dee Models Opening Hours latest information: Saturday 23rd February & Tuesday 26th February The opening time will be from 10.00am-4.00pm This is for the clearance of remaining stock. Quite a lot of Hornby locomotives, with a few Bachmann locomotives coaches and wagons. Some Graham Farish wagons and coaches, but not many Graham Farish locomotives. EFE /Corgi die cast Buses. Plastic kits + general modelling stuff. Please note that all other weekdays Mon/Wed/Thu & Fri the shop will be closed. I will update when I know any more dates, please check the shop website, phones will only be answered on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Please note I cannot provide any more information RE:- stock you will have to visit or ring them. (0115) 9412211

Gee Dee Models Opening Hours this week: Tuesday 19th February Wednesday 20th February & Saturday 23rd February The opening time will be from 10.00am-4.00pm This is for the clearance of remaining stock. Quite a lot of Hornby locomotives, with a few Bachmann locomotives coaches and wagons. Some Graham Farish wagons and coaches, but not many Graham Farish locomotives. EFE /Corgi die cast Buses. Plastic kits + general modelling stuff. Please note that all other weekdays Mon/Thu & Fri the shop will be closed. I will update when I know any more dates, please check the shop website, phones will only be answered on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Please note I cannot provide any more information RE:- stock you will have to visit or ring them. (0115) 9412211

Will try again as having a problem deleting the other photo for some reason. Again sorry for any confusion. Gee Dee Models will be open on this Saturday: Saturday 16th February The opening time will be from 10.00am-4.00pm This is for the clearance of remaining stock. Quite a lot of Hornby locomotives, with a few Bachmann locomotives coaches and wagons. Some Graham Farish wagons and coaches, but not many Graham Farish locomotives. EFE /Corgi die cast Buses. Plastic kits + general modelling stuff. Please note that all other weekdays Mon/Wed/Thu & Fri the shop will be closed. I will update when I know more dates, check the shop website, phones will only be answered on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Please note I cannot provide any more information RE:- stock you will have to visit or ring them. (0115) 9412211 They will also be open on Tuesday 19th February

Well spotted! I should be Saturday the 16th. Sorry for any confusion.

Gee Dee Models will be open on this Saturday: Saturday 16th February The opening time will be from 10.00am-4.00pm This is for the clearance of remaining stock. Quite a lot of Hornby locomotives, with a few Bachmann locomotives coaches and wagons. Some Graham Farish wagons and coaches, but not many Graham Farish locomotives. EFE /Corgi die cast Buses. Plastic kits + general modelling stuff. Please note that all other weekdays Mon/Wed/Thu & Fri the shop will be closed. I will update when I know more dates, check the shop website, phones will only be answered on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Please note I cannot provide any more information RE:- stock you will have to visit or ring them. (0115) 9412211 They will also be open on Tuesday 19th February. See the Gee Dee Models thread in model shop section for more background information Posted on behalf of the owner of Gee Dee's Steve