TRAILRAGE Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) Heard from a Friend that the Hornby Shop in Swindon is Closing down. Sad to see another one go in these difficult times. Cheers Trailrage Edited August 18, 2020 by TRAILRAGE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halvarras Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Oh, that's disappointing to hear. I was a regular in there for years as a long-time West Swindon resident (a Gresley Full Brake in BR maroon for £22 was my best score) until I moved 200 miles south west in January. Still, I had expected to be able to pop in during visits to eldest son still living there, and quite close to the outlet centre. Not so then, but under the circumstances I shouldn't be surprised really, should I....? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Too much competition, and its hidden away in a really awful shopping mall. My father in Law ended up in A and E last visit after tripping over a loose paving stone. I assume Spot on models are still there in town and Replica on the industrial estate, so all is not lost. I go to Cheltenham Model Centre for bits and bargains despite shopping in Swindon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 14 hours ago, DavidCBroad said: Too much competition, and its hidden away in a really awful shopping mall. My father in Law ended up in A and E last visit after tripping over a loose paving stone. I assume Spot on models are still there in town and Replica on the industrial estate, so all is not lost. I go to Cheltenham Model Centre for bits and bargains despite shopping in Swindon. It is right opposite an eatery in the Outlet Centre in the former Swindon Works - a 'really awful shopping mall'?!! And directly across from the STEAM railway museum. Difficult to see how it could be in a better location, but sadly no doubt another victim of the Covid-19 crisis. 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Zero Gravitas Posted August 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 19, 2020 That’s a shame - we’re likely to be going to the Swindon Outlet this Friday, and as usual I was planning to drop in a see if there was anything interesting... If there’s anything to add, I’ll update on this thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, dibber25 said: It is right opposite an eatery in the Outlet Centre in the former Swindon Works - a 'really awful shopping mall'?!! And Having been there a few times, my view is that you are both right. The Steam museum is good, but I thought the mall was baffling and somewhat soul-destroying, and, like most ‘designer malls’, sold nothing that you couldn’t well manage without, and had incredibly bland eateries. The Hornby shop was ‘alright’, but almost as bland as the food, unfortunately. Where next for the Grumpy Late Middle Aged Bloke’s Guide to Shopping, eh? Edited August 19, 2020 by Nearholmer 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted August 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 19, 2020 As long as SPOT ON survives, you’re laughing, much better selection of materials and second hand as well, with very experienced staff. Hornby shop just sells OO Hornby, I ask you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kaput Posted August 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) Was in the outlet shop today and noticed the signs about closing down - they have some nice discounts going, had Ruston's for £56 which is about the cheapest I've seen and at least one B2 Peckett going at £77 or so. Picked up a few Hogwarts Express coaches for £24 each. Think I heard one of the staff say something about September which I guess is when they are closing. @Northroader Its a Hornby outlet, they only sell Hornby and sister brands like Airfix. Sadly no Arnold to be seen. They did have a basket of unboxed Oxford Rail wagons for £7.50 each though. The outlet did have one major advantage over Spot On - it was actually open on a Wednesday.... Edited August 19, 2020 by Kaput 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) This is a shame as I have visited the Hornby shop numerous times. I personally model in N gauge but it was good for Humbrol products etc. Spot On Models is OK but quite a trek in to the town from the Outlet. As for food, I often go to the Whistle Stop Cafe in the STEAM museum which is excellent. Kind regards Paddy Edited August 19, 2020 by Paddy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Northroader said: As long as SPOT ON survives, you’re laughing, much better selection of materials and second hand as well, with very experienced staff. Hornby shop just sells OO Hornby, I ask you? Hornby I am surprised lasted this long . spot on - nice folk - but I couldn’t see any new stuff at all last visit , but vast swathes of second hand Lima . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted August 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 19, 2020 Wednesday was early closing day in Swindon. What’s early closing day? Ho hum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossforth Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Do we have a date yet for the official closing? I'm thinking of making a trip next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold pheaton Posted September 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2020 (edited) The Hornby shop was surprising, you could quite often find unexpected bargains in there, about a year ago I picked up a brand new 50 for £90, coaches and rolling stock was quite competitive as well. Some of the current "bargains" are not quite as they seem so beware..eg I was looking at Mk2s and they said the list price was £50 and they had been reduced to £29 this list price was never £50 in that shop (they always sold coaches below RRP). Even the Hornby website has the coaches listed at £40. I visited last week, most of the D+E locos had already gone but they did have a wide selection of steamers still available. And a br blue 87 for £102 wagons they had the 3 pack of Tarmac procors for about £30 Edited September 3, 2020 by pheaton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold young37215 Posted September 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, pheaton said: I visited last week, most of the D+E locos had already gone but they did have a wide selection of steamers still available. You have time to model as well as keeping 26043 running? I am impressed! I saw 043 in Toddington yard yesterday with her newly repainted ends and thought how good she looked. Its such a shame that there is so little opportunity for her to do any work at present Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold pheaton Posted September 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, young37215 said: You have time to model as well as keeping 26043 running? I am impressed! I saw 043 in Toddington yard yesterday with her newly repainted ends and thought how good she looked. Its such a shame that there is so little opportunity for her to do any work at present If you read my blog, 043 wont be moving under its own power until Christmas at least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RightOnTrack Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I managed to get 6110 for under £90 when I was there last weekend. Weren’t lots of empty spaces in the cabinets then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjblundell Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Hi, Extremely new here, but wanted to ask if anyone has a rough idea of what's left in the Shop? Planning to go with a mate of mine to attempt to snap up a few cheap terriers if they have any!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Good luck, I won’t be going over as the designer outlet means I’ll accidentally get sucked into The Cadbury’s , Thornton’s and Lindt shops There as well ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Zero Gravitas Posted September 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2020 11 hours ago, rob D2 said: Good luck, I won’t be going over as the designer outlet means I’ll accidentally get sucked into The Cadbury’s , Thornton’s and Lindt shops There as well ! That can work in your favour - given that Cadbury’s is next door to the Hornby Outlet; when Mrs. ZG goes into Cadbury’s I can always say I’m just popping next door for a moment... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Problem is I actually find more worth buying in Cadbury’s ... 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railcop88 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Does anyone know the final day is for the Hornby shop? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Completely gone now and in its place ... over flow seating for “ five guys “! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RightOnTrack Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 On 11/10/2020 at 15:10, rob D2 said: Completely gone now and in its place ... over flow seating for “ five guys “! Such a shame, but understandable that they wouldn’t want yet another empty unit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonMonkey Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I was surprised to find it closed too... photos as at 7th October 2020. It's closed. Such a shame... Agreed about Spot On Models being good, and the Steam Museum with its cafe being good too. And the Cadburys shop, also handy. Nom Nom Nom! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUCKOO LINE Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Oh well one less reason to go to Swindon ! Maybe though a missed opportunity with STEAM, they could have put a concession in there maybe ? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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