RANGERS Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Used to call in four or five times a year when I was passing but a change of jobs last year meant that was going to cease so paid what I thought would be my last visit in September and added a couple of Hornby Gresleys to my cupboard. I found myself heading across the Pennines on Thursday so was able to drop in and left with some nicely priced S/h wagons, you can never have too many can you. Edited February 7, 2015 by RANGERS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Moore Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Good shop not far from me & best of all probably one of the only shops in the uk that sell Bemo Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2015 best of all probably one of the only shops in the uk that sell Bemo Never sure if that's a good thing for the wallet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Moore Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 A very true statementer Paul ; ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philsandy Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Visited for the first time yesterday. What a shop! like an Aladdins cave, packed to the rafters with stock. Bought a Bachmann 4MT for the same price I paid at Hattons a few months ago, Well worth going out of your way to visit. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Yes Brilliant retailer and dont forget he does rapid mail order, I have dealt with Tim for many years, mainly initially for Large scale items, but more recently for 0 , 00 & N Gauge UK items and Continental H0/H0e, I once tried to talk him into USA but he wouldnt have it!! If you are looking for anything that the 'big boys' have sold out of always worth giving him a ring, he also sometimes gets new items before the others as well, I got a Hornby Catalogue & Some Hoppers well before a certain retailer got them!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10000 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I once tried to talk him into USA but he wouldnt have it!! I tried that as well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I once tried to talk him into USA but he wouldnt have it!! I hate to say it but "me too"!!! However Tim will occasionally order Broadway items for you if you ask nicely! (Shhh! Don't say I told you!). Cheers, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Arcadia has J15 stock I have just ordered one EXCELLENT PRICE Tim is on HOL Mon /Tues /Weds next week so phone today or early sat if you want one! 01706882900 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted February 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2015 Agree on prices. Bought six items last week, overall cost was about the same as box shifters, but no postage as I called in shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
altone Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Dammit, this side of the planet it's hard to find a bicycle park near the only really good model train shop I've found - a truck (sorry lorry) no chance! I'll be heading back to Oldham later this year to catch up with my sister, so will make a point of visiting Arcadia while I'm there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Dammit, this side of the planet it's hard to find a bicycle park near the only really good model train shop I've found - a truck (sorry lorry) no chance! I'll be heading back to Oldham later this year to catch up with my sister, so will make a point of visiting Arcadia while I'm there. I think one of our members drives a truck and has mentioned calling in to Tim's shop and being able to park! But of course you may not be bringing your truck when you visit!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10000 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) I think one of our members drives a truck and has mentioned calling in to Tim's shop and being able to park! But of course you may not be bringing your truck when you visit!!! If I remember correctly that is Jenny Emily. Although I found no reference to truck driving during a quick look at her web site. (Came across it by accident while looking for something else). Any one interested in visiting there is a small car park just down from the shop, usually plenty of space in the streets behind the shop and for those on public transport the Manchester Metro system goes through Shaw these days. Edited February 25, 2015 by 10000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
altone Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 and for those on public transport the Manchester Metro system goes through Shaw these days. But, but, that's the one that replaced the trains .... maybe I'll catch a bus instead Actually I'll be driving a rental car as hard as I can, might as well make the most of it. I just know I'm going to buy way too much when I'm back in England and happy to give some of my cash to Arcadia if they're as god as you guys say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phatbob Posted February 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2015 If you're going there by car, it's worth pinting out that the shop is only a few minutes drive away from Junction Number 21 of the M62 motorway, so easy to pop-in for a visit as part of a lonnger road trip. I've been known to drop in just because I'm on my way over the Pennines for some other purpose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Chech his website for opening times, also worth giving a call to if your visiting during school holiday times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10000 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Chech his website for opening times, also worth giving a call to if your visiting during school holiday times. Good advice. Closed on Tuesdays and Sundays. He often closes for some days during all short/half term holidays and for a couple of weeks during the summer. May be inconvenient for us but nice to see he thinks about his family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesparkdave Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I live just about a mile away from Arcadia. Not been in for a while due to a lack of modelling funds as I am doing quite a bit of work on my house. Must scrape a bit of cash together and pop in again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10000 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I live just about a mile away from Arcadia. Not been in for a while due to a lack of modelling funds as I am doing quite a bit of work on my house. Must scrape a bit of cash together and pop in again! If I lived only about a mile away I would have been bankrupt by now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 If I lived only about a mile away I would have been bankrupt by now. Me too! Although Tim has sent me 2 really MASSIVE boxes this week!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Good advice. Closed on Tuesdays and Sundays. He often closes for some days during all short/half term holidays and for a couple of weeks during the summer. May be inconvenient for us but nice to see he thinks about his family. He is closed for a few days over the Easter Break, its on the website, PS anyone notice Tim got a mention in Railway Modeller April issue? Railway of the Month OLDHAM Junction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Savoyard Posted March 27, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2015 I was in tonight and we were talking to Tim about holidays and he says the last time he had a two week holiday was about 1979! In fact it is only in the last couple of years or so he has been having some well extra deserved though ofter short holidays. I am sure his wife Karen is pleased he is having some more holidays! I put a smile on his face as I spent some more money! I have got some of the new Hornby LMS coaches, I rang this morning and he said he'd got a parcel but hadn't opened them as he thought they were some repeat orders, he didn't realise he'd got the LMS coaches as he wasn't expecting them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha230 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 He has always offered a 1st class service since he opened in 1997 or 1998, I used to use the Handy man shop or Norman Wisenden as im from Oldham but have since moved to Manchester. Norman Wisenden was well known for his rip of usually above rrp prices. I now live on the outskirts of Manchester city centre. I would prefer to drive to shaw as he always has the latest releases in stock and he will usually match or beat the big box shifter prices, that way I can physically inspect the product before purchasing it. If I bought from a box shifter retailer and say for example it had a paint defect , overspray or paint chipped off ect I would have to send it back at my expense.. I have noticed though the Ian Allen bookshop on Manchester Piccadilly Approach is offering the same price also as the box shifters and Arcadia. I now have to ask my self should I walk into the city and buy the same thing at competitive prices or priced matched, or should I use petrol and time to drive on a 14 mile round trip. I would be getting the same product that I could inspect for any defects at the same price as a box shifter or Arcadia in shaw.? I really think bottom line prices are a serious matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha230 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The same thing like for like is comparing a Bratchell models class 150/2 kit at nearly the same price as a Bachmann 150/2 rtr run model. I cant see how he could possibly sell any. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 I was in tonight and we were talking to Tim about holidays and he says the last time he had a two week holiday was about 1979! In fact it is only in the last couple of years or so he has been having some well extra deserved though ofter short holidays. I am sure his wife Karen is pleased he is having some more holidays! I put a smile on his face as I spent some more money! I have got some of the new Hornby LMS coaches, I rang this morning and he said he'd got a parcel but hadn't opened them as he thought they were some repeat orders, he didn't realise he'd got the LMS coaches as he wasn't expecting them! I have been putting further smiles on Tims face in the last few weeks, with my return to Garden Railwaying, Loads of track £6 per foot nearly, points £70 !! locos & rolling stock 00 prices x around 5!! Still its only money and i have sold off all my 00 & N gauges to help pay ( only some 0n30 remains in the shed for the wetter days but am considering selling that also) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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