Crisis Rail Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 In what sense is it sad? Is it retirement - the shop location or poor trading circumstances? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 That liz and Mark is retiring. and the shop may not be there unless a buyer comes forward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 15 hours ago, Crisis Rail said: In what sense is it sad? Is it retirement - the shop location or poor trading circumstances? The loss of any long standing shop is sad regardless of the circumstances. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 17 minutes ago, ianmacc said: The loss of any long standing shop is sad regardless of the circumstances. Obviously I understand it is due to the owners retirement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilNE Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 More items have been added to the website. https://www.kitlady.co.uk/online-store/Hornby-Locomotives-c44596008 Use code RETIREMENT for 25% off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 It’s a shame to hear of another good shop closing. When I was younger I use to go to Trains and Transport and I’ve had a fair few items from here via eBay sales mainly HTA’s at decent prices when I wanted to create a full rake. all the best Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilNE Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 If anybody is visiting the Preston exhibition on Saturday, the sale continues at Transport Models so a detour is well worthwhile. Unfortunately the shop is closed on Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted February 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29, 2020 Anybody know how to claim the 25% discount. I got all the way to PayPal with nowhere to put the code "retirement"? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted February 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, Rowsley17D said: Anybody know how to claim the 25% discount. I got all the way to PayPal with nowhere to put the code "retirement"? Thanks. Before you get to Paypal, under the Shopping Cart total, it says 'Have a promo coupon?'. Click on 'Redeem your coupon' next to it. That brings up the box to type in the code. HTH 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted February 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29, 2020 50 minutes ago, Moxy said: Before you get to Paypal, under the Shopping Cart total, it says 'Have a promo coupon?'. Click on 'Redeem your coupon' next to it. That brings up the box to type in the code. HTH Thanks, I'm sure the box wasn't there first time around. I hate to hear of model shops closing and you think the city could provide a good living for one but the offer is too good to miss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 29, 2020 Not a lot left in the Plassi wagon/van section; not now anyway! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted February 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29, 2020 Not sure if the offer's expired. I've just tried retirement Retirement and RETIREMENT and no version seems to work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilNE Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 16 hours ago, Metr0Land said: Not sure if the offer's expired. I've just tried retirement Retirement and RETIREMENT and no version seems to work. It depends what you are trying to buy, the code won't work on sale items 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilNE Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 Due to the current health situation the shop is closed until further notice. Mail order continues as normal. The 25% off sale continues. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 22 hours ago, PhilNE said: Due to the current health situation the shop is closed until further notice. Mail order continues as normal. The 25% off sale continues. Thanks Phil can you keep us updated please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilNE Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 7 hours ago, Crisis Rail said: Thanks Phil can you keep us updated please. Will do Loads of new N & 00 has appeared on the website today too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Phil Any news on the shop? Surely the retirement will have to be put on hold for stock clearance? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilNE Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 According to the blog on the website Liz is in isolation at the moment so nobody knows. The sale is still going on the website for a couple more weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilNE Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) An official statement has been added to the blog by Liz as follows... CONFIRMATION STATEMENT RE CURRENT TRADING SITUATION A number of people are under the impression that the shop will be closing permanently, as we are ending the Retirement Sale on the 24 April. This sale giving a 25% discount was going to continue until my retirement on the 30 June. However I have been pushed into retirement earlier than planned, hence the ending of the discount sooner. We will, however, still be giving a 10% discount to applicable items after the 24 April and Transport Models will continue to trade, albeit with on-line sales only, until such time as restrictions are lifted and we will reopen the shop. This is the current situation as it stands. Transport Models is a very healthy company as far as finances are concerned and we can, luckily for us, carry on trading successfully. Orders that were given to us by customers, some of which have been delivered to us, will be held in our stock room. No person will be allowed to collect as this will not be permitted under the present regulations. I hope the above is clear. I am always here on my computer to answer any questions. - Elizabeth@transportmodels.co.uk Just a little note, officially I have not retired yet. What is going to happen on 30 June, I really don't know. To all customers, please stay safe. Liz, Mark and staff. Edited April 6, 2020 by PhilNE Spelling 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PJ10 Posted April 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 5, 2020 1 hour ago, PhilNE said: Transport Models will continue to trade, albeit with on-line sales only, until such time as restrictions are lifted and we will reopen the shop. Morning, Great news that the plan is to reopen the shop after the restrictions are lifted even although Liz is/has retired. Wishing her a long and happy retirement. PJ10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 15, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 15, 2020 Unfortunately, I have just received an email that says Transport Models Limited will cease trading as of 30th June 2020 and the shop will not re-open. They will make arrangements for the sale of the remaining stock. Unless someone wants to take on the business - contact via their website or email as per a few posts above. Last chance to buy stuff:- "As and from 1 June 2020 any preorders can be collected in person, by prior appointment only, from the Unit. " A sad loss to the hobby. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Half-full Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 A sad loss indeed Mick, bought a good few things from them over the years via eBay, and popped into the shop only once when travelling through Preston. Hopefully someone will be able to take the business on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Baron Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 It is sad, having used the shop since it was first opposite Lawson St Police station, however my perception has been that it was always a little too kit biased and for whatever reason shunned DCC for far too long. As someone who still misses the random chaos that was Trains and Transport I think there was a bit of a lack of passion. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Half-full Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Red Baron said: It is sad, having used the shop since it was first opposite Lawson St Police station, however my perception has been that it was always a little too kit biased and for whatever reason shunned DCC for far too long. As someone who still misses the random chaos that was Trains and Transport I think there was a bit of a lack of passion. The reason I used them was because of the kits, usually at great prices and some quite hard to get stuff too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Red Baron said: It is sad, having used the shop since it was first opposite Lawson St Police station, however my perception has been that it was always a little too kit biased and for whatever reason shunned DCC for far too long. As someone who still misses the random chaos that was Trains and Transport I think there was a bit of a lack of passion. Random chaos - but good random chaos. Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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