(The) Youth Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 The Train Shop 23 Pedder Street, Morecambe LA4 5DY 01524 413112 Been here a quiet a bit A good quality shop with a large range and good prices :icon_thumbsup2: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 People who know what they are selling and what the real thing is...and a good pie shop round the corner too. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TomTank Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Superb shop. I have been in twice now and both times couldn't resist buying something! Always a good sign in a shop Such a nice chap, always ready to see if you need any help. I also remember the first time my father and I went in, he asked to write down where we had come from as he liked to see where all the customers came from. Very well stocked shop, pleasure to do business with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hadyn Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Can only endorse these thoughts - a visit to Richard is the highlight of my family visits to Morecambe! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66540Ruby Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Popped in on friday, hadn't been in for a few years (health circumstances) Richard was freindly, highly knowledgeable and we had a good chat. As far as the models & stock, superb range and prices, recommended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I have been a regular customer of Richards for nearly the last 20 years not long after he opened. If Carlsberg did trainshops this would be it! Always well stocked and good prices friendly service and nothing is ever too much trouble. If you have never been it is well worht a look if you are in the area! Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted January 29, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 29, 2011 Visited today, and came home with a real bargain, a rebuilt Patriot for fifty quid marked as a sale item. However, the main intention of this post is not to promote this shop, but to advise that Richard is looking to reduce his commitment and to spend more time with his family. He told me that in the near future, he plans to reduce his opening hours a bit and is aiming to stop opening on Mondays and Tuesdays (he's already shut on Wednesdays). So if anybody plans to visit, they'd be best to ring first to make sure he'll be there, and to aim to go on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday. I'm pretty sure that he's planning to keep the shop running, as he took an order from me for one of the Hornby locos that is not due until the 3rd quarter of 2011. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
(The) Youth Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Visited today, and came home with a real bargain, a rebuilt Patriot for fifty quid marked as a sale item. However, the main intention of this post is not to promote this shop, but to advise that Richard is looking to reduce his commitment and to spend more time with his family. He told me that in the near future, he plans to reduce his opening hours a bit and is aiming to stop opening on Mondays and Tuesdays (he's already shut on Wednesdays). So if anybody plans to visit, they'd be best to ring first to make sure he'll be there, and to aim to go on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday. I'm pretty sure that he's planning to keep the shop running, as he took an order from me for one of the Hornby locos that is not due until the 3rd quarter of 2011. The shop is now only open Thursday, Friday and Saturdays Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted March 7, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 7, 2011 Thanks Simon Richard also advised me of the same when I ordered my new coaches, which were only a pound dearer than Hattons (except for one that was a pound cheaper) once the postage was factored in. Hattons = £98.00 for three inc p&p Richard = £99.00 no p&p and everything will be unboxed, checked, and tested before leaving the shop. No brainer really.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hello, Whilst I don't get to visit as often as I would like I still get most models I want from Richard as I generally preorder the locos I want. I then send my mother through to collect them where they are always tested and well packed so she can carry them back on the train. Fantastic service and very good prices. Thanks Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I agree with 45156 's sentiments, when visiting Morecambe always called in. usually leaving with a bargain ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted March 15, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 15, 2015 I visited yesterday, and Richard said he had still not finalised his plans over the future of the shop, and that until he did, he'd prefer that we don't discuss online. I will therefore respect his request, and have deleted my previous post pending further news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted June 23, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 23, 2015 It does appear that this excellent establishment has now closed, as I went past today, and there is a "shop to let" notice on the gate to the side passage. Well, it was good while it lasted, and we'll have to see what happens now, as this was the best shop for miles - I'm guessing that trips to Carlisle to see Mike are going to be the only solution now, though there is still a model shop on Carnforth station, and it may well be that now that Richard has gone, we might see that getting a lot more trade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Another one bites the dust... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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