Sorry to report we have had some website issues for a few days this week while our website hosts upgrade and move the server whatever that means but it has caused the site to be down for quite some time.

I am hoping it has been resolved now but if you encountered any issues please just give me a ring at the shop on 0161 772 0103 and we can process any orders over the phone.

This Will seem strange thinking about this as we endure the latest heatwave but we now have Tickets available for the 2025 Christmas Manchester Model Railway Show in December, this will be a very special show in the clubs centenary Year, Adults £14 Saturday. £11 on Sunday with accompanied children going Free. Can be bought in person via our high street shop.

You may have seen an offer on line for Tickets at £10 , that was for the first 100 people to apply on the Saturday or Sunday who are on the clubs mailing list , sorry not available at our store.

New arrivals to report just today are the Bachmann 009 Talyllyn 0-4-2 saddle tank in Black, green and red, beautiful little things indeed.

In stock now are the Accurascale OO Brush Type 5 Class 60s , already we only have the GBRf and EWS with DCC sound available the other liveries are already spoken for.

Recent arrivals from Hornby include the very nice Salmon Bogie wagon YMA all liveries available

Please contact us before coming to collect your order or inspect any website items as they are not all kept at the shop once listed , so we need a little notice to have them at hand. Thank you.

Hornby R2179 LMS 4-6-2 Coronation Class Locomotive '6225 Duchess of Gloucester'

Hornby R2179 LMS 4-6-2 Coronation Class Locomotive '6225 Duchess of Gloucester' - Image 2

Hornby R2179 LMS 4-6-2 Coronation Class Locomotive ‘6225 Duchess of Gloucester’

Product Code: A01534

£139.50

Availability: 1 in stock

Hornby R2179 LMS 4-6-2 Coronation Class Locomotive ‘6225 Duchess of Gloucester’

00 gauge

Preowned, appears lightly used if at all. Tested and running well, will require running in. Must have for the midland modeller, west coast mainline racehorse in the very desirable red and gold.

Complete and undamaged, model still wrapped in tissue and with foam packed in the cab. Couplings are the ex-Airfix/Dapol type and are compatible with various shapes and sizes of coupling. Not DCC ready. Buffers are sprung.

Box is in good shape for 20+ years old with minor corner and edge wear. Paperwork all there along with detail pack and alternative front bogie.

Model condition 9/10 Box condition 8/10