davidw Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 On hols next week any shops of note in the area? Or lines worth visiting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted August 9, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 9, 2010 Railways - Lakeside and Haverthwaite and Ravenglass and Eskdale - both worth a visit. Not too many model shops to my knowledge - there's one at Carnforth on the station, there's The Train Shop in Morecambe - well worth a detour ro visit (not open on Wednesdays) and C&M models in Carlisle, run by our very own 87029 - also well worth a visit. Hope this helps Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Railways - Lakeside and Haverthwaite and Ravenglass and Eskdale - both worth a visit. Not too many model shops to my knowledge - there's one at Carnforth on the station, there's The Train Shop in Morecambe - well worth a detour ro visit (not open on Wednesdays) and C&M models in Carlisle, run by our very own 87029 - also well worth a visit. Hope this helps Stewart That about covers it I think as far as I am aware, except for Jackson's Models in Wigton. Not really "the Lake District" as such but not too far away. They are always very helpful. They have a website too so you can get an idea of what they stock (http://www.jacksonsmodels.co.uk/). Usual disclaimers apply. As regards lines worth visiting, again the above plus the Cumbrian Coast line is really worth a trip, especially south of Maryport all the way round to Lancaster. Cheers, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 87029's off on his jollies at the moment lads, he'll be back on the 17th. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Thanks all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 If you are interested in doing the "main line", Northern has some good value daytrip offers, including the Cumbrian Round Robin (Carlisle-Barrow-Lancaster-Carlisle - starting anywhere) amongst others. They're worth checking out if you're interested. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Also just outside the Lake District is Crafty Hobbies in Barrow in Furness. hth, kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Traxson Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Also just outside the Lake District is Crafty Hobbies in Barrow in Furness. hth, kev. And for Railways don't forget Lal Ratty(Ravenglass & Eskdale) just 'cause its only 15 inch gauge, scenery to beat many standard gauge lines and hard working loco's. Phil T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
narrowman Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 And for Railways don't forget Lal Ratty(Ravenglass & Eskdale) just 'cause its only 15 inch gauge, scenery to beat many standard gauge lines and hard working loco's. And the return journey from Dalegarth is an experience every narrow gauge enthusiast should experience!!! My wife described it as better than a roller coaster ride! Superb! Narrowman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
(The) Youth Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Theres a toy shop in bowness which has small selection of Hornby possibly bit of Bachmann and plenty of paint high prices on most items though hth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted August 12, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 12, 2010 There's a model shop in Keswick in Museum Square (Herries Thwaite that was) Big on jigsaws and rubber boats small on trains (Hornby) though. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Also just outside the Lake District is Crafty Hobbies in Barrow in Furness. hth, kev. What's this shop like and what ranges do they stock? I'll be in Barrow for ten days in connection with a sailing trip and it might be worth a detour to on the way to the chandlers to stock up on shackles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Most of the ready-to-run ranges bar Heljan plus lots of bits and bobs. The shop also stocks a lot of 'craft' type stuff. hth, kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hi David, As Stewart mentioned, The Train Shop in Morecambe is well worth a visit - very good prices especially on Bachmann and Richard is a very friendly chap too - I have been going there for the best part of twenty years now. Hope you have a good time in the Lakes! Thanks, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 Just got back did get to the lakeside and haverwaite railway, via boat from Ambleside. very nice day - didn't fit in much else but plenty of walking and rain! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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