In Paris many model railway shops have closed down in the 30 years that I have been here.

The rue de Douai still has several.

I can't remember if it's in the 9th or the 18th arrondissement, but be careful, it's close to the Pigalle red light area.

I don't know if you're aware of it but the equivalent of the N Gauge Society exists in France.

It's called l'Association Française des Amis du N (l'AFAN).

Bonjour chers francophones,

Pouvez-vous me conseiller quels magasins de trains et vendeurs en ligne en France offrent un bon service?

Je vais probablement acheter principalement en ligne, mais il est toujours bon de savoir où est un bon magasin pour quand je pourrais être dans la région.

Très amicalement
Colin
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Good day fellow francophones,

Can you advise which train shops and on-line sellers in France offer good service?

I will probably be buying mostly on-line but it is always good to know where a good shop is for when I might be in the region.

I have to agree with the previous posts, if you want decent RTR models then Oxford Diecast and Base Toys look reasonable value. There have been a few buses and lorries produced by Graham Farish.  I have a handful of examples of Oxford Diecast but they're not really my thing as I model European N now.

Other than that it's a case of hunting around for 3D prints and generic cheap plastic vehicles (often 1:160 scale so a tad small for British N). 

When I was modelling British N in the 70s we had to make do with "white metal lumps" you painted yourself. They did the job at the time but rather crude now.

Quote from: PLD on April 24, 2024, 07:51:19 AMTo get cheaper you are looking at the bottom end of the 3D print and Whitemetal casting market which you will need to paint/finish for yourself, and some bear so little resemblance to what they purport to be, the kindest thing you can say is they have the right number of wheels.. 

Sometimes even the last bit of the above post can be doubtful

Consider yourself lucky it wasn't Wales. It would be 20mph (for now anyway)

I personally think Oxford Diecast are good value. Excellent N scale models.

Hello Brian

Welcome aboard!

If you are looking at the Oxford Diecast price list, you might be able to buy the models at a bit of a discount from some retailers.

The other range I can think of, if you are looking for inexpensive 'ready to run' vehicles, is Base Toys.  Here's a link to Osborn's of Bideford's website to give you an idea of the range...

https://www.osbornsmodels.com/base-toys-1148-scale-diecast-vehicles-710-c.asp

With all good wishes.

John

If you're looking for models of actual UK cars for less than Oxford Diecast you'll be struggling unless you find someone selling off a bundle second hand.

If you're really on a budget, there are generic cars, buses and lorries in multi-packs for not a lot of money:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265094078670
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335315048661
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226105209126

Some even come with lights fitted, however if you're looking for a Ford Fiesta or Morris Minor at 50p a car you'll be disappointed.


Steven B

The only other option I can think of is some of the generic Japanese ones you can get. Bear a passing resemblance to British models, but that's about it...

Quote from: Brian 2024 on April 23, 2024, 10:17:20 PMCould anyone please tell me where is the best place to buy UK N Gauge cars, vans, HGV lorries please, But not Oxford dicast they are to much money

Many thanks
Brian

There are many alternatives highlighted in the Vehicles sub-forum... However, if you are looking for "Cheaper Than Oxford" you are likely to be disappointed... Oxford are the cheapest ready-to-use...
To get cheaper you are looking at the bottom end of the 3D print and Whitemetal casting market which you will need to paint/finish for yourself, and some bear so little resemblance to what they purport to be, the kindest thing you can say is they have the right number of wheels..