Benno

Not sure if this is posted in right area, I have recently reignited my interest in model railways, Just a trip down memory lane regarding closed model rail shops in the Burnley and Nelson areas of Lancashire. I can remember several from the early seventies onwards, all these listed are now sadly closed. The largest was Modelrail in Burnley A D Models, Plumbe st Burnley Windmill Models, St James st Burnley Benns Toyshop, St James st Burnley The Model shop, Railway st Nelson. I can vaguely remember a shop in Scotland Road/ Bradley road junction Nelson, near the old swimming baths, it had a layout in a side window that you could operate by inserting a coin. If my memory serves me correctly, I can remember a shop in Burnley road, Colne called Railway Mania. I would be very interested if anyone has any memories or pictures of any of these retailers. On a brighter note a couple of new ones have opened which appear well stocked and knowledgeable.