Tutbury models closed down (Jan 24)

[big jim]

Noted on Google maps that Tutbury models (Staffordshire) closed down as of the middle of January, I was going to call in on my way to toton this morning but luckily checked before I pulled off the A50

 

This is the notice in the window courtesy of Google 

Used it a few times, was one of those shops where if you had a bit of a dig around you could find a few hidden gems at ‘old prices’ my last purchase from there was a ‘new’ Bachmann NSE mk1 for £20 

 

shame to see another model shop go 

[Mike Bellamy]

I understand the proprietor has been ill for around 18 months (?) and the shop had been kept open by a group of friends helping out as best they could.

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[08221]

What a shame, was my local model shop. Used to pop in lots for bits and bobs.

 

 

[Covkid]

YEs.  Heard that yesterday from a chat in my LHS - Topp Trains of Stafford  (same county). 

[big jim]

With this shop shutting where are the nearest alternatives? 

 

TTC diecast (Derby) 

topps trains (Stafford)

A to B models (Matlock) 

Hobby goblin (Stoke) 

Those are all I could think of off the top of my head, none of those are particularly close though 

 

[Hippel]

14 minutes ago, big jim said:

With this shop shutting where are the nearest alternatives? 

 

TTC diecast (Derby) 

topps trains (Stafford)

A to B models (Matlock) 

Hobby goblin (Stoke) 

Those are all I could think of off the top of my head, none of those are particularly close though 

 

 

Malc's Models of Ilkeston?

Used them a couple of times in the last fortnight.

Thanks

Paul

[big jim]

2 minutes ago, Hippel said:

 

Malc's Models of Ilkeston?

Used them a couple of times in the last fortnight.

Thanks

Paul

never been there, should do really when I’m in the toton area with work 

[meatloaf]

17 hours ago, big jim said:

With this shop shutting where are the nearest alternatives? 

 

TTC diecast (Derby) 

topps trains (Stafford)

A to B models (Matlock) 

Hobby goblin (Stoke) 

Those are all I could think of off the top of my head, none of those are particularly close though 

 

I live in stoke and use Topps Trains, Hobby Goblin and Trident Trains pretty regularly. All have there advantages. Havent been to TTC yet

[Bill Radford]

Mech Models out by St Georges' Park - although US outline based used to have plenty of basic modelling stuff.

[AY Mod]

15 minutes ago, Bill Radford said:

Mech Models out by St Georges' Park - although US outline based used to have plenty of basic modelling stuff.

 

Particularly good for Evergreen and paints.

[08221]

1 hour ago, Bill Radford said:

Mech Models out by St Georges' Park - although US outline based used to have plenty of basic modelling stuff.

 

Thanks @Bill Radford!

 

I never knew there is a model shop there, it’s only a few miles from me and we go to the garden centre round the corner a lot - time for a visit!

 

Take care.

[AY Mod]

9 minutes ago, 08221 said:

and we go to the garden centre round the corner a lot - time for a visit!

 

Nip over to the cafe on the airfield too for a slice of cake and a cuppa https://tatenhill-aviation.co.uk/flight-deck-cafe/

[montyburns56]

It's kind of ironic that the nearest town is called Hatton.

[Bill Radford]

16 hours ago, montyburns56 said:

It's kind of ironic that the nearest town is called Hatton.

Thanks for the upgrade but we're happy to still be a village!

[Bill Radford]

20 hours ago, 08221 said:

 

Thanks @Bill Radford!

 

I never knew there is a model shop there, it’s only a few miles from me and we go to the garden centre round the corner a lot - time for a visit!

 

Take care.

Its been there for about 10 years. It's a manufacturing unit - you have to ring the bell round the side.

[08221]

Finally got time to drop into Mech Models this morning. It's well hidden (near St George's park) but a little gem! 

 

Felt like model railways shops used to - OK so don't sell British outline stock but for track, scenics, accessories and tools its brilliant! Really helpful and friendly staff too.

 

Will certainly be a regular visitor from now on, was a lovely pootle down the lanes from Uttoxeter as well.