Model Junction is excellent, as is his after sales service and ££££Vouchers. :-)

big thumbs up to hattons parcel arrived within 24 hrs

Quote from: Lawrence on November 28, 2011, 08:26:13 AM
Alternatively, Macs models are up in Kirrie (bloomin pricey though!)or if you are down Dundee way pop in and see Gus at Invergowrie Model Centre - not a huge stock but always has some stuff in might be worth a call first just to check

popped in to see gus today and he managed to dip my wallet shop has never changed

Quote from: gwrwill on December 01, 2011, 08:20:20 PM

Quote from: Lawrence on November 28, 2011, 08:26:13 AM
Alternatively, Macs models are up in Kirrie (bloomin pricey though!)or if you are down Dundee way pop in and see Gus at Invergowrie Model Centre - not a huge stock but always has some stuff in might be worth a call first just to check

popped in to see gus today and he managed to dip my wallet shop has never changed

Right then, Here's my top 9 online retailers... (just through using them myself and in no particular order)

1: Hattons
2: The Signal box
3: Gaugemaster (aka The Engine Shed)
4: Rails of Sheffield
5: Kernows
6: Osbournes
7: Model Junction
8: DCC Supplies
9: plazzajapan (on Ebay)

Why 9 ? Because I couldn't think of a tenth one !

Special Mentions for awesome service from other retailers who i've visited on my travels or mail order...

1: Cheltenham Model centre
2: Union Mills
3: Bath Model centre
4: South Gloucestershire model warehouse (Yate)
5: Bachmann USA (they have every USA spare part available - unlike bachmann UK)
6: East Somerset models

Just been trying to access Gloucestershire model warehouse website, and it comes up saying the domain is for sale..

...are they still around? Is the shop still going?

Was thinking of maybe going to visit soon...

Skyline2uk

I was there last week and it was well stocked and fairly busy. Lots of rarer dapol stuff like CCT's and Auto coaches. 

Excellent, thanks 4 x 2 

Skyline2uk

Osborns pretty good, I've received a parcel within 18 hours, though I always
email to check stock first as they don't show stock level like Hattons.

I always shop around (internet) when I want or need anything and I have found that.......

Waltons models 90% of the time come out on top and are very good in my experience.

http://shop.waltonsmodels.co.uk/index.php

Bath Model Centre has closed.  Best I have used on the internet are Hattons, Gaugemaster (free postage over £15)and Rails of Sheffield.  Rails of Sheffield and Hattons have the right price and service.  Unfortunately most others, including Kernow, charge too much.  No good competitive shops in the south west now. 

Although new to the game I have been comparing prices a lot just recently and the signal box seems to be very competitive on some items.  Just bought 25yds of Peco Code 55 Flexi Track (concrete sleepers) for £53 which I think is quite good?