IanR1 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 This is my first post and it is a question. Are branchlines kits still in business ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Yes. There's even an advert in the current Model Rail so they are still going. No website though so you need to get in touch with them. I believe if you email them they'll send you lists. Email address - sales@branchlines.com Other details here. http://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/suppliers/40005-Branchlines Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR1 Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 Thanks Jason I have sent them a email. Any idea's as to how prompt they are to reply Thanks Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 No idea I'm afraid. I haven't used them for quite a while when it was still owned by the previous owner Andy Mullins. No reason for not using them, just haven't needed anything specifically from there. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 4 hours ago, IanR1 said: Thanks Jason I have sent them a email. Any idea's as to how prompt they are to reply Thanks Ian He normally responds in a few hours. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 They usually answer the telephone depending how busy Brian is. Gordon A 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR1 Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 received the email from Brian with the PDF price lists late this afternoon. thanks for the help Ian R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted March 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 17, 2020 Hi, I've had a lot of contact with Branchlines recently. I bought one of their kits to re-moter a Hornby Pacer and due entirely to my inexperience, I've encountered a few problems. I've got a thread on RMweb about it. The contributors on here and Branchlines have been a great help in solving my problems. Indeed, earlier today I succeeded in getting both cars working - a big achievement for me. It is encouraging when the supplier, Branchlines in this case, helps you overcome your lack of experience and skills. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Does anyone have functioning up to date contact details for the business, or confirmation that it is defunct. I probably last bought from them 2-3 years ago. They were good to deal with, as I recall. Now though I cannot find a catalogue or contact details that work. Businesses without a website are always a challenge for me to buy from, but that's their choice. However, ideally there would be some working means of communication readily available! Cottage industries are cottage industries, of course, and some are, well, less fussed than others about having customers, but, if you have to ask if the business is still aliveevery time you need it, it's fair to say that the business is not cutting through to all its potential market! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanged Wheel Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 They are still advertising in the model railway press (and presumably paying to do so) which I would take as a fair indication that they are still a going concern. I know this as I’ve always been tempted by their Dapol Railbus conversion kit and every time I see it listed, I have to exercise considerable will power not to buy one. Their online absence makes it much easier to resist…! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 He was at Warley a few weeks back. Definitely still going. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 They advertise in all the magazines so I don't think they are exactly hiding! Maybe looking in the correct part of the forum would be a good idea. I found the new email address in seconds.... Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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