mswjr Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Hi all, Ive got to thank this model shop here in glos,I wanted the wainwright class c model in lined green,(i seen it at the svr gala and fell in love) Thought i would get it with some xmas money in january,Then reading threads on this forum i seen that it was selling out fast,So i phoned around and all solded out, Then i remembered the shop in bouton, About 10 miles fron me in cheltenham, And they had just one remaining, and were kind enough to put it back for me to pick up, they could have sold it to anyone knowing how fast they were selling, So a big thankyou to them and highly recomended, im very happy Garry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sidelines Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I support this shop! Some time ago I bought their last 'Apollo'. On un-boxing I discovered that one of the lamp irons was missing. This is not a standard 'spare' but some days later Bourton Model Rail posted out a replacement part - complete with detailed recommendations for fitting. They are definitely on my list of internet shops. Ray 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve22 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I'm always glad to learn about good service anyway but as this shop is not all that far from me I'll have to drop in sometime and meanwhile mention it to 'me mates'. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I was there back in the spring. Not just a shop but it also has a permanent model railway exhibition out the back. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeg Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Nice shop in a beautiful village. The Model railway is a bonus too. Was there in May 2011 for a visit. Mark in OZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted December 13, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2012 Great toy shop too; quite old fashioned and not at all r us style (thank goodness). Agreed, excellent rail section and great service. P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 ...and a lovely location for a shop too.... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Higgs Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Great toy shop too; quite old fashioned and not at all r us style (thank goodness). Agreed, excellent rail section and great service. P I often visit this shop when in Bourton with my children. Take care though, not open every day in winter. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 We also often have a day visit to the Cotswolds including Bourton and I usually have a wander around the shop. Alan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevEv Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Just discovered this shop whilst trying to source an A1 Tornado. Very helpful and friendly over the phone and quick to dispatch, although they did point out that it would be delayed due to New Year's Holiday. The package is now in the post and I await it's arrival. When I have time, and the weather is with me, I'll head on up on the bike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90rob Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Second mail order from them - ordered yesterday at 4.45pm, and arrived here 12.30pm today. So fast, reasonable price, very well packed, and a good alternative to the usual box shifters as far as I can see. Usual disclaimers - no connection, satisfied customer etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Always pop in when visiting the area to fix my cream tea fetish... Good stock, helpful staff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulcon1 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Even me on the other side of the world has been to this shop. Agreed great shop and a lovely location except for when the coach loads of OAP's show up then Bourton on the Water is not nice. Lower Slaughter is much better although they have no model shop. So buy your models and head for Lower Slaughter for some piece and tranquility, or at least it was 6 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted December 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 6, 2014 A first class service received from this retailer after a Google search for an item threw up this shop.First time customer and I highly recommend them as the stuff I bought was competitively priced. http://www.bourtonmodelrailway.co.uk/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90rob Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 A first class service received from this retailer after a Google search for an item threw up this shop.First time customer and I highly recommend them as the stuff I bought was competitively priced. http://www.bourtonmodelrailway.co.uk/ Yes I can second that - I've bought three or four items from them over the past couple of years and service has always been excellent. It is also a good place to look for things that might be long out of stock elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted December 7, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 7, 2014 Bourton on the Water is a terrific day out. We go there sometimes, the kiddies love the bird centre and model village, and the car museum is worth a look. While it may be a bit twee and touristy it is nevertheless a lovely little town. The model shop is well stocked and the staff are helpful, it is the sort of shop I suspect many of us once took for granted which is increasingly rare. A nice town, a beautiful area, loads for the family and a great model shop, what is not to like?!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulcon1 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) I often find places like Bourton on the Water and Haworth is another are great places very early in the morning before the hoards arrive. They really have a lovely tranquil atmosphere about them. It's so nice to look into the shop windows when you 're the only one about. Being an early riser helps. Edited January 30, 2015 by faulcon1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Does the vintage open-top AEC Regal still run? Bourton is lovely but very hectic in the season. Last time I went I got a rollicking from a copper for failing to give way to oncoming traffic at a traffic-calming obstruction. The sign was hidden in the bushes and I was still in shock from having seen the lovely station building being knocked down. Still, at least I didn't get a ticket. CHRIS LEIGH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Is not the G/WR rebuilding the station in preparation for their tracks reaching Bourton? Model shops in tourist areas are useful refuges while the family takes in the rest of the sights. Whenever we come home on holiday its useful to find one fairly easily as opposed to trudging around some unfamiliar city looking for one. Happy new year Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulcon1 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 You're right about Bourton being hectic in the season which is why I headed to Lower Slaughter which was much calmer and welcoming to people who don't like the maddening crowds at Bourton. If the station has gone other than the model shop why would one go to Bourton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Is not the G/WR rebuilding the station in preparation for their tracks reaching Bourton? Model shops in tourist areas are useful refuges while the family takes in the rest of the sights. Whenever we come home on holiday its useful to find one fairly easily as opposed to trudging around some unfamiliar city looking for one. Happy new year Brian. You're thinking of Broadway. The GWR was going to re-erect the Bourton station building at Broadway but changed its mind and so a unique and attractive building got bulldozed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MPR Posted December 30, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Is not the G/WR rebuilding the station in preparation for their tracks reaching Bourton? I believe that this is no longer the case - the plan now is for a larger, all new build at Broadway.http://www.broadwaygwsr.blogspot.co.uk Regards Martin Edited December 30, 2014 by MPR 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted December 31, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2014 Bourton unfortunately is like most touristy small towns, congested on nice days and dominated by tourists however it is a very nice place and there are reasons it attracts visitors. Many of the towns in the Northern National Parks suffer from the same problem of being a bit too touristy. I would still recommend Bourton as a splendid day out and the model shop is very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 If you stay until dusk then a strange thing happens in Bourton. The crowds disperse and the Less Spotted Locals come out from their hiding places and frequent the town. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Like the 2 swigging special brew I saw last year.... Lots of Japanese tourists, taking pictures of my crazy kids wading under the little bridges last time I was there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now