dinkyme Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 For all you modellers who live in the Poole, Bournemouth & Christchurch area, Platform Models have now reopen a new shop in the same premises as Model Railway Solutions at Unit 1, 10-12 Alder Hills, Poole, Dorset BH12 4AL, tel 01202 798068. Opening hours Tue - Sat 10am to 5pm, here my tip of the day its in walking distance from Sainsbury store at Wallisdown. Called in today and they already have a good selection of N & OO stock both new and old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryMeerkat Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 About 5 mins up the road from me, I'll be sure to check them out. Thanks, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Good move for Platform Models to move in with MRS, Steve Knight will help to give them a better insight into the hobby, and gives customers a good chance to drool over Horfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Thanks for this info, I'll have to have a look next week I think.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryMeerkat Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Called in today as I was passing, and was pleasantly surprised. Lovely little shop, quite well stocked considering it's only just opened, great friendly staff happy to have a chat, stock is clearly and competitively priced, and it has a nice welcoming feel. After around 2 months of not touching Poole Station, half an hour in Platform Models has reignited my modelling mojo. Best of luck to this business, I can highly recommend anyone local paying a visit. Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9403 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Good move for Platform Models to move in with MRS, Steve Knight will help to give them a better insight into the hobby, and gives customers a good chance to drool over Horfield. Hi Paul. fancy meeting you here! Horfield, wan't that the one you built in the basement of your shop late 1990s. Regards Roger Mills Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Hi Paul. fancy meeting you here! Horfield, wan't that the one you built in the basement of your shop late 1990s. Regards Roger Mills Hi Roger, Shhh, don't tell everyone - it might put them off Seriously - yes, but when the shop closed the only home that could be found for the layout was too far away for me, and I had to move on because of other commitments, but the guys have made a superb job of it since, and I am now involved with Blandford, see my 'signature'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob O Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I remember that. Motorail books, Horfield in the basement, What a selection of books! WOW! S/H locos and bargains All destroyed by the internet. I must say I am as bad I browse in local shops and then its best price Amazon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Higgi Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) Most of the "Aladdin's cave" shops have gone now. Only visited Motorail books once whilst on a holiday but it was an interesting place. Edited October 31, 2013 by Alan Higgi 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy100 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 If those running Platform Models are as helpful and friendly as Martin and Steve at Model Railway Solutions, the business should be very successful. You don't have to be local, I live in Basingstoke, and if you want a morning or afternoon out, the journey to Poole is very worth while. I bought boards and legs from MRS, and the whole transaction (two visits) was first class. MRS also have a huge layout in the back room, ask and I'm sure they will be pleased to show it to you - it will be at the Eastleigh/Southampton show in 2014. Best of luck to the new business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I don't think a shop selling just models of platforms will work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy100 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Big Bill, There will be long,medium and short platforms. There will be stone faced, brick faced and concrete. Some with subway entrances, some without. Some with tarmac surfaces, some paved. there will be straight, curved (both inner and outer) in a variety of radius. They will come in mainline terminus format down to a country halt. They will offer a unique service, rather like "Pic n Mix" - you go in and tell them what you want, and they create it - they should do very well. Sorry it's November 1st - I thought it was April and that I was on the Hornby Forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 (edited) Big Bill, There will be long,medium and short platforms. There will be stone faced, brick faced and concrete. Some with subway entrances, some without. Some with tarmac surfaces, some paved. there will be straight, curved (both inner and outer) in a variety of radius. They will come in mainline terminus format down to a country halt. They will offer a unique service, rather like "Pic n Mix" - you go in and tell them what you want, and they create it - they should do very well. there is a market 00 gauge platform - Modelling Questions, Help and Tips - RMweb Edited November 8, 2013 by Main Man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercMan Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Great shop and the fact they sell stuff BELOW the MRP is a bonus. A very friendly bunch there with tons of knowledge available from Steve and Martin. Coffee and tea is on offer for regular customers. Do pop in. I now buy stuff there instead of using the web based box shifters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froxfield2012 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 OK. So I am in Weymouth and travelling back home past Poole tomorrow. How do I find the shop? I have used Streetview but the address just looks like a single office unit. Is the shop round the back? I would be very happy if a response is forthcoming today......otherwise I guess I will have to try and find it myself! Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) Platform Models is one of the small businesses that are based in the old Central Glass company building, beside the original Alder Road, now bypassed by a new alignment since the building of the new Sainsburys, and the roundabout serving it. If travelling from Poole, take first left at the roundabout, then first left again, the building is at the top of the hill, the entrance to Platform Models is in the left hand corner of the big glass frontage to the building. Depending on the time of day/week you go, parking could be a problem. If you see Steve at Model Railway Solutions, tell him I will ring him soon. Edited December 13, 2013 by bike2steam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froxfield2012 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 bike2steam Thank you very much for this guidance! I have seen the big glass building on Google Streetview so I am all set. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Good luck to them, I use their baseboard kits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Only just found this thread; how did I miss it? I drive within half a mile of the place on the way to wor each day. Will pop in, in the new year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Chambers Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Called in yesterday morning on the way to Sainsbury(just down the road and absolutely heaving!), very impressive, excellent service with a smile and highly recommended. Mrs C. wanted a very specific model car to present as a retirement gift to an old teaching colleague and found exactly what she sought- an original Mini in white with a black roof, so she is now equally impressed! By the way, Paul, very many thanks for the directions, spot on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptic Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Platform Models,.... http://www.platformmodelsltd.co.uk/index.php..What can I say ?, ...other than,...Top crew. If it's not in stock, they can order it. Their 10% off discount* beats many, if not all, of the big shops and the so called 'box-shifters'. I've been back there, and I'm going back, again. * P&P does vary tho', according to value of order. Wishing them and their customers.... ....All the very best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
souwest Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Certainly the only model shop in Bournemouth worth going into and spending money at. Friendly staff, helpful, and does not smell of dirty old men, cigarettes and musty old mould. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Brasher Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Found Platform Models. It is near More Bus' stop at Alder Crescent on route 16. I had to enter the post code BH12 4AR rather than 4AL to find it on Traveline. Staff were very friendly and took an interest in my model railway. They have put up a Purbeck Model Railway Group poster in their window. While I was there they had a delivery from Hornby. One large box only had two items in it so they thought they could have put it in a smaller box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushpull33 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 A really friendly place. Google seems to think its my place of work, spend far to much time in there. If your really nice Keran or Roy may make you a cup of tea and even the dog gets treats. If they haven't got it they will get it for you and you save a fortune on postage. Support your local model shop. Long may it last Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Agree with above. Just found today whilst on holiday. Decent stock and friendly people. Good range of DCC, electrical, accessories etc. just wish we had shops of this type in my area of the country... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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