Clarks

So sad to see another retailer dissappear. 

Obviously the big name in model railways along with Hornby, Peco & Bachmann etc to name just a few.

Times are indeed hard but the Internet really doesn't help as the profit required for any business to survive just dwindles as customers shop around for the cheapest deal.

A very big hole in the industry will be left.

Just a quick heads up for any local modellers. 

We are hosting an open day this Saturday ( 14th )

7 layouts will be running including our large Ashburton to Totnes Quay although its not yet finished it is certainly worth viewing in its present form.

DCC Concepts will be here with their large demo unit and some good discounts on their products for the day.

£3 entry with a refund on any purchase over £5. Brews & pie and pies available. 

Look forward to seeing new and existing customers between 9.00am - 4.00pm.

Hope this pic uploads ok.

Image from MRJ No 94 1997

The Model Train Centre

We are open from 9.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

9.00am - 3.00pm on Saturdays.

The shop is located on Every Street, Nelson, Lancs

We are allowed 10 customers at a time as we have plenty of room to accommodate social distancing. We kindly ask customers to wear face masks.

Our phone lines are open during the same hours ;- 01282 614088.

The website address is ;- themodeltraincentre.com

Thanks from Antony & Les.

The Model Train Centre is set within a large Hardware shop. We are allowed to be open.

Hornby now stating that they will continue to supply retailers wherever possible.

That's great news for our customers with back orders.

We are also fully stocked up with Metcalfe Kits thanks to their brilliant service. Thank you Nick !

Bachmann just put a statement out saying they will try to continue supply whilst possible.

Thats some good news.

Les

Due to the current situation we have now reduced our " opening " hours.

We are working between the hours of 9.00am and 3.30pm Monday - Saturday.

Orders can be placed by phone 01282 601488

email - les@themodeltraincentre.com

our ebay shop or through our website themodeltraincentre.com

As we are within a part of Clarks Hardware, the hardware shop is still open so orders can be collected. We have safety precautions in place.

Thanks for all your help.

Les

Hi everyone,

Les here from the Model Train Centre in Nelson.

As we are a part of Clarks Hardware, the shop is still open to customers buying essential goods such as Calor gas, keys & locks etc.

The Model Train Centre is still trading by mail order ( ring 01282 601488 ) either delivered or collection,  our ebay shop,  or through our website ;- themodeltraincentre.com 

Both myself ( les ) and Anthony are here to help with any queries and packing / deliveries for as long as the post office remain open. 

If you want to contact ourselves by email the address is ;- les@themodeltraincentre.com

Thanks

Les

Hi Benno,

The model shop I first remember as a child was Webster's in Burnley. I think it was on Cannon St,  which is no longer there. I used to go into the shop with my sister & mother on a Saturday morning. 

That store may  probably be the reason I opened The Model Train Centre in Nelson.

I hope you enjoyed your visit.

Les

( The model train centre )

On 02/09/2019 at 08:43, ianmacc said:

Hi all. One of my other interests is local non league football. On another forum there is a thread that details clubs that fold, move ground or start so we can keep track when travelling. 

 

I think a similar thread here would be very useful.

 

For example - closures Auto Loco in Sheringham, Ian Allan in Birmingham, Gee Dee in Nottingham, Panda in Doncaster.

 

Openings in Nelson (forgot name) and Smith’s in Sheringham 

 

 

The name of the shop in Nelson is The Model Train Centre. It's above Clarks Hardware on Every Street.

It is doing nicely so far, with a lot more planned for the future.

Thanks Nick,

I will keep my eyes peeled tomorrow night to see if they return and try to get their names & numbers.

As said above, a really unusual sound. I actually thought it was a helicopter hovering above the house.

Quite an interesting and unusual sight passing my house last night and tonight at 7.45pm.

Two class 50 ' Hoover's' pulling a rake of coal wagons.

Didn't get thier numbers ( I thought one was 50190, but that doesn't exist) but had DC frieght with a grey livery.

The sound is the most unusual sound I have heard from a loco.

Just a quick message to announce that we have added the DCC Concept's brilliant range of products to our portfolio of track accessories.

Hi all,

I can't believe it was early May when I made that first post to announce our intention to open a new model railway shop.

Well, we are more or less finally there. A few little glitches along the way, but that was to be expected.

Now open and ready to steam.

No website yet ( one of the glitches) but ready to greet customers, browsers & the curious.

Address is ;- The Model Train Centre at Clarks Hardware, Every Street, Nelson, BB97LS.

Hi everyone,

My first post on here. I'm Les, the owner of Clarks Hardware in Nelson, Lancs.

I would like to use this opportunity to inform members of the forthcoming opening of our new train department within the existing shop. We are almost there. Stock is arriving daily,the paint is drying, coffee machine due to be plugged in etc.

I will give an update on the actual day asap.

In the meantime we are looking for additional staff, either full or part time. Email address for anyone interested is :-ga.clark0@googlemail.com

Thanks

Les.