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Post by The Tram Man on Jun 25, 2014 22:14:21 GMT
As my family is planning a trip to London in a month or two, and i would love to be able to buy atleast one LU model, i was wondering if there are any retailers there selling them? Preferably i would like to buy a ready to run model, but as i don't know of any battery locos that are rtr i might just buy something else instead.
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Post by metman on Jun 25, 2014 22:40:01 GMT
The LTmuseum used to sell trains. Some EFE which are not powered and also ltd ed stuff. Hamleys may also?
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Post by The Tram Man on Jun 25, 2014 22:54:19 GMT
Thanks for the tips. There don't seem to be any on Hamleys website though. As for the EFE models at the museum, i guess i could order a powered boggie or two if i find something interesting. But they are rtr, aren't they? Apart from the power i mean.
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Post by John Tuthill on Jun 25, 2014 23:27:59 GMT
Thanks for the tips. There don't seem to be any on Hamleys website though. As for the EFE models at the museum, i guess i could order a powered boggie or two if i find something interesting. But they are rtr, aren't they? Apart from the power i mean. Try 'Model Zone' they're now part of WH Smith and are in the larger shopping centres. |
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Post by The Tram Man on Jun 26, 2014 0:42:54 GMT
I can't find any models on the WH Smith website either, but i did find a bunch of books. Could it be that the LT Museum is the only retailer perhaps?
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Post by revupminster on Jun 26, 2014 6:28:43 GMT
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Post by John Tuthill on Jun 26, 2014 9:22:04 GMT
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Post by John Tuthill on Jun 26, 2014 9:25:00 GMT
I can't find any models on the WH Smith website either, but i did find a bunch of books. Could it be that the LT Museum is the only retailer perhaps? Enter 'Model Zone' in your search engine. It will then show you that it's now part of WH Smith. I know for a fact that there are 'Model Zone' counters in both the WH Smiths' in the Westfield Centres and the Bentall's Centre in Kingston. |
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Post by norbitonflyer on Jun 26, 2014 10:07:41 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2014 16:26:08 GMT
There's probably still an enormous pile of the "London 2012" 96ts models in the bargain bins...
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Post by The Tram Man on Jun 26, 2014 20:00:40 GMT
Looking at the site it seems to be mostly books about modelling as i didn't find any models at all. Enter 'Model Zone' in your search engine. It will then show you that it's now part of WH Smith. I know for a fact that there are 'Model Zone' counters in both the WH Smiths' in the Westfield Centres and the Bentall's Centre in Kingston. I did, but when i entered London Underground in the search box there i was sent to WH Smith and a bunch of books listed. No models. Out of that list, i am actually looking for something with a real life prototype, so that limits it to the LT Museum links, and the 1938 and 1959 stock. There's probably still an enormous pile of the "London 2012" 96ts models in the bargain bins... Well... When i wrote models i didn't exactly mean toys. I was thinking something like Metromodels, Radley models or any other manufacturer that produces LU/LT related rolling stock for use on layouts. |
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Post by phillw48 on Jun 26, 2014 21:02:09 GMT
They do mostly mail order but they do sometimes attend shows. It would be best to check their websites for any shows that they may be attending.
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Post by The Tram Man on Jun 26, 2014 21:29:25 GMT
Just checked both the Radley models and Metromodels sites and i can't find any shows during the time we will be in London. So that sucks.  You know what, i appreaciate all the replies i've recieved, but i think i'll check out the LT Museum and let that be it. There doesn't seem to be any stores that sell LU models it seems. |
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Post by John Tuthill on Jun 26, 2014 21:48:36 GMT
Enter 'Model Zone' in your search engine. It will then show you that it's now part of WH Smith. I know for a fact that there are 'Model Zone' counters in both the WH Smiths' in the Westfield Centres and the Bentall's Centre in Kingston. I did, but when i entered London Underground in the search box there i was sent to WH Smith and a bunch of books listed. No models. Just enter 'Model Zone' The first hit is the one you want. It then takes you into the Model Zone pages, first line is 'Airfix' second is 'Hornby' |
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Post by norbitonflyer on Jun 26, 2014 21:48:47 GMT
Well hopefully we've saved you some shoe leather!
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Post by revupminster on Jun 26, 2014 21:57:50 GMT
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Post by The Tram Man on Jun 26, 2014 23:03:46 GMT
Just enter 'Model Zone' The first hit is the one you want. It then takes you into the Model Zone pages, first line is 'Airfix' second is 'Hornby' The thing is, i was already on the Model Zone website when i searched for London Underground. I couldn't find any LU models under the Hornby section. Well hopefully we've saved you some shoe leather! No doubt you did.  Strange. I couldn't find any models on their site. Oh well, i might take a look anyway. |
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Post by phillw48 on Jun 27, 2014 7:48:53 GMT
The LT museum shop has a lot of models on display at the Acton open days that do not seem to appear on their website. Best allow yourself time to have a good browse.
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Post by The Tram Man on Jun 27, 2014 12:11:59 GMT
I won't be there during any open days, as far as i can see anyway, but if they sell them in the shop during normal days aswell it might be worth a look. Thanks for the heads up.
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Post by The Tram Man on Aug 6, 2014 23:03:15 GMT
Guys, i am back! And Ian Allan did not have any LT models apart from some silver jubilee Routmasters and some Underground station and lineside details.
Luckily i was prepared and had reserved, what turned out to be the last, Isle of Wight 1938-stock set in Dino colours at the LT Museum. So i didn't come home completely empty handed.
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