RMweb Gold 87004 Posted December 29, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2012 I think this may have been posted elsewhere on the site as a status, but here goes! I paid a visit to this new shop at 28 Marston Road, Stafford today after seeing it advertised on the Stafford Railway Circle website: http://www.staffordrailwaycircle.org.uk/dynamic1.php?NewsID=1096 They advertise a website www.topptrains.co.uk but this appears to be a holding page at the moment. There was lots of N gauge and OO gauge gear in there. They appear to be stocking Bachmann, Dapol, and Hornby. They don't have any PECO at the moment, but are expecting to do so soon. I had a nice browse in there as SWMBO helped demolish a tin of quality street that was on the counter! I bought an N gauge Kestrel Designs Country Station kit and a Dapol wagon. I wish them well as Stafford hasn't had a proper model shop since Bagnall's expired and the chap on the market moved away towards Nantwich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToppTrains Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Many thanks for the posting. Peco products arte now in stock including Metcalfe kits. The website is still being developed. Still the kettle works so feel free to pop in for a brew and a chat. Edited February 26, 2013 by ToppTrains 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb860 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Welcome, and good luck with the shop. Nice to see one opening against the tide of closures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 87004 Posted January 5, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2013 The news story on Stafford Railway Circle appears to be gone now. I'll post the contact details for Topp Trains in case anyone fancies a trip, as they appear to be hiding their light under a bushel: Topp Trains, 28, Marston Road, Stafford, ST16 3BS. 01785 247883. Plenty of free parking nearby, although they are in the middle of a one-way system that might confuse SatNavs. No connection, just a customer keen to see them do well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashcombe Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I wish them well as Stafford hasn't had a proper model shop since Bagnall's expired and the chap on the market moved away towards Nantwich. We lived near Stafford for 37 years until 2011 and knew Bagnall's well. On a couple of occasions in the early 80's I organised Christmas Fairs at my home for a charity (BLISS). John Bagnall was most helpful in allowing me to have toys to sell at these events and he let me keep what would have been his profit. I believe he went on to run a Christian book shop in the town. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 C Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I paid a visit between Christmas and New Year as I was in the area. Topp Trains definitely has the potential to be a shop that stocks all those useful bits you can only ever find at exhibitions or after hours of internet searching. I understand they're going to be doing mail order too which will be handy. Even easierr when the website is up and running. It's great to see Stafford with a proper model shop again. Although I haven't lived in Stafford for over thirty years, I have fond memories of spending many hours in Bagnall's, made even better when Stafford Railway Circle held their annual exhbition over the road in the Borough Hall. Andy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted January 5, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2013 pulled off J14 the M6 earlier to look for a petrol station that did lpg, anyway someone gave me directions to one (which i couldn't find) and as it happened looking at google maps it appears i drove past the front of the shop trying to find my way back to the A34, now i know where it is and how easy it it to reach from the M6 i'll make a point of calling in the next time i have to drive in to work 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I popped in to the shop yesterday for the first time since the official opening and I was genuinely impressed by the selection of bits including some laser-cut products I hadn't seen before and it was nice to be able to pick up some South Eastern Finecast sheeting (I don't think anyone around here has ever stocked anything other than Slaters). I know there's a good bit more stock inbound and it was a relief to see card payment facilities up and running as I was relieved of a few quid. Now the post office has shut on Marston Road there's definitely more parking available and as others have noticed it is literally less than 5 minutes off the M6 at Junction 14. http://goo.gl/maps/fgJ6a topptrains@gmail.com 01785 247883 28 Marston Road, Stafford ST16 3BS 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I must also mention that the shop purveys a range of artistic greetings cards on a railway theme by a certain multi-talented RMweb member (Old Gringo). http://www.thehareandmoonpress.co.uk/railway_christmas_cards.php http://www.thehareandmoonpress.co.uk/railway_everyday_cards.php http://www.thehareandmoonpress.co.uk/limited_edition_prints.php 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1X Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I think this may have been posted elsewhere on the site as a status, but here goes! that was me i think ,but yes a great model shop ,they were very supportive of my dads condition,that being he has to tell every one his modelling life story ,first time i have every been offered a cup of tea in a model shop before . the life story being how he worked in bagnalls for over 12 years . but i warn you topp trains ,we will be back . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Just been in to Topp Trains to pick up a few essential supplies for work on BCB locks, thanks for the cuppa chaps! Oh and here's their facebook page if you want to go and like them! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Topp-Trains/289396587829410?ref=ts&fref=ts 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted January 19, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2013 Mike Topping of Topp Trains Marston Rd Stafford ST16 3BS has just informed me that they are having a sale for the next three days (Shop Open Sun 10:00 - 14:00 Mon/Tue 10:00:16:00) Eltel 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Garnet Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 You couldn't, ever, find a more helpful model railway speciialist shop. No, they can't always compete in price with the big mail order boys like Hattons, but personal service and its presence in my home town, thus needing no postage charges, more than make up for this. Come on, website! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 It's Mike and Steve's 1st birthday tomorrow so now they're managing to stand on two legs they're having a birthday do tomorrow to which all customers are invited. Customers have been promised* A cuppa Some special offers A guess how many grains of ballast are in the jar competition A slice of a lavish birthday cake Lap dancing The latest releases from manufacturers A lucky dip in the sweet tin *Not all of the above may be necessarily true and may be a result of a hazy recollection of a conversation some weeks ago. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Road Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Can I ask when you are open after new year please ? Will be in Stafford on Friday 3rd and maybe Saturday 4th . Other than then I am usually driving through ( in my truck ) on the , what seems , nightly closure of the M6 jnc 13-14 at the moment ! Cheers Mike b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Garnet Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 They're now in the throes of expanding into the next door shop. I'm looking forward to having more room to move, and am sure the partners will be glad that much more of what they have on sale will be easily visible. Good luck to them both! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydeIron Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Just to add - in agreement to what everyone else has said here - this is a truly great shop, and well-deserving of your custom if you're passing through Stafford. It's not the same shop that used to be located on the Marston Road (older Staffordians might remember this) but in terms of service, stock and helpfulness is one of the best I've been to for a long time. Mike's been a great help in re-kickstarting my Dad's railway, and the old-school friendliness of the place (offering you a hot drink when you get in) is amazing! In short, thoroughly recommended!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Called in today for my twice-monthly fix and Mike had had a customer in who'd been told the shop was closing; that's categorically not the case and all is well. They've even upgraded the courtesy toffees to a tin of Quality Street for the festive season. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted December 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2014 Called in today for my twice-monthly fix and Mike had had a customer in who'd been told the shop was closing; that's categorically not the case and all is well. They've even upgraded the courtesy toffees to a tin of Quality Street for the festive season. You are easily bought Andy! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted December 20, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 20, 2014 You are easily bought Andy! Mike. You must a have missed the tin of mince pies then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloaf Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 10/10 from me for the chaps at Topp Had several items from them, both N and 00 Guage Very friendly and helpful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted August 20, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 20, 2016 Bump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted November 22, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2016 Been in today lots of goodies, including a large collection of quality secondhand 00 stock. And Mikes filled up the sweet tin. Terry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Been in today lots of goodies, including a large collection of quality secondhand 00 stock. And Mikes filled up the sweet tin. Terry. Sweet tin was looking the worse for ware at lunchtime today.!! I knew just how to put a smile on my face though, and it wasn't eating sweets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Sweet tin was looking the worse for ware at lunchtime today.!! My fault; I called in on Tuesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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