A couple of people at our club tonight said they believed the site had been closed by the owner owing to their age and the workload involved. I just tried it and the site just says 'Site Closed'.
A sad day, indeed, for a very useful reference tool.
Sad
https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/
Adrian has done a great job for 25 years and various issues he notes
I interviewed the owner and founder of the site yesterday soon after the closer. Here is the reasons he has given
This is a shame as the exhibition directory was excellent.
Quote from: Modelrailwayquest on February 05, 2026, 03:41:41 PMI interviewed the owner and founder of the site yesterday soon after the closer. Here is the reasons he has given
Yes - thanks for doing that Dawn. Its a great shame Adrian has had to give up, however one can fully understand,
Colin.
It's Back!! :claphappy:
Had a message this evening from new owner Bob French that the site is back up and running.
It looks very different and not had a chance to explore properly yet, but at least the Exhibition and Model Shop listings are there.
Listing owners should get a message shortly to reclaim their listings.
https://ukmodelshops.co.uk/
Thank you Bob French, for saving the 'Model Shop Directory' and thank you for introducing it to the 21st Century! :goggleeyes: What an improvement.
I received an email yesterday, and have just claimed the club's listing. I also added our annual exhibition, but found some of the category heading a bit odd. All seems to be working fine so far; I guess it will take some getting used to after using the original site for so long.
With best wishes to Bob and his team.