modelshopbelfast.com Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Just a heads up, we're delighted to announce that modelshopbelfast.com is moving to a new home in Boucher Retail Park, Belfast. We are currently fitting out new premises and plan to be open there in late February. Many people will already be familiar with Boucher Retail Park for those who aren't it offers an excellent range of shops, substantial free parking and regular bus and train services. Location is right next to the M1 with easy access from two junctions. We're looking forward to moving and we'll keep you posted on opening dates, in the meantime spread the word and feel free to share this! Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Right across the road from Mercedes and BMW you will be drooling every time you look out the window. Good luck with the move Quote
Glenderg Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Bit of a dander now for us travelling southsiders. What's the handiest public transport way of getting there? Best of luck with it though - much increase in floor space or much the same? Richie Quote
201bhoy Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Yeah definitely not as handy from people like me without a car, but good luck with the move! Should be a way better shop with all that extra space! You'll have to have the layout ready from the grand opening! Quote
Broithe Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Should be a way better shop with all that extra space! You'll have to have the layout ready from the grand opening! Twice round the shop - with a loop round the car-park.? Good luck with the move. Quote
modelshopbelfast.com Posted January 29, 2013 Author Posted January 29, 2013 Similar size space with future expansion options. Public transport has bus stop outside the front door and Adelaide train station is just over 5mins walk so nice and handy, I travel by train myself so ive walked it plenty the last few weeks. Vincent you're just being lazy, its walking distance from your house or one stop on the train Quote
Robert Davies Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Gareth, I wish you well in the move to the new premises - I hope to come on over in person one day! -Rob Quote
201bhoy Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Oh right, that's fine then, thought it was way up Stockman's lane end! Quote
jhb171achill Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 Very best of luch with it Gareth. You're back on GNR ground now - all that atea was originally the GNR's extensive Adelaide shed and sidings.... hope the new shop is in yellow brick! Quote
kevrail Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 Any date when the new shop will be open? looking forward to this:banana: Quote
BosKonay Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 Facebook sayd: modelshopbelfast.com If all goes to plan Tuesday 5th March, we'll confirm closer to the end of the month Quote
kevrail Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 Facebook sayd: modelshopbelfast.com If all goes to plan Tuesday 5th March, we'll confirm closer to the end of the month Looking forward to that Quote
Kirley Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 Good luck Gareth in your new premises, hopefuly the rates will not be as high as Queen St. Quote
josefstadt Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 Gareth, not being familiar with the Adelaide area what is the best route from Adelaide halt to the shop. Google maps shows it as being via Tates Ave, a distance of about 1.4 miles. You also mentioned that there is a bus stop outside the door. Which route and from where in the city centre? Thanks. Quote
Retro Herbie Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 Hi Josef I've a map here showing the route from Adelaide, http://modelshopbelfast.com/boucher-retail-park (scroll to the bottom if the page) when you come off the train walk down the platform and over the new blue and yellow metal footbridge, this brings you to the corner of Apollo Road and Falcon Road and the entrance to the old Guinness yard is to your left. It's now a perm way yard. Walk straight ahead to the traffic lights, turn right then turn left and that's you in Boucher Crescent. Once you round the curve in Boucher Cres you'll see our sign, go through the first door at Gino NV and we are beside Burger King. Don't go anywhere near tates ave from Adelaide, that takes you way out of the way. The bus route is number 92, I haven't used it myself but a lot of customers do and say its a quick run. There's also a pic of outside at http://www.modelshopbelfast.com I've another sign going on the front of the building next week, its vinyl and needs to be heat bonded on site but so far the weather has been too cold to put it up! Look forward to seeing you Quote
josefstadt Posted March 30, 2013 Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks Gareth. Obviously the Google aerial photo was taken before the new bridge was put in. Your route makes the walk from the station much more attractive. I'll drop in the next time I'm in Belfast. Quote
Retro Herbie Posted March 30, 2013 Posted March 30, 2013 Yep, the aerial shot shows the old ground level path that crossed the tracks in the yard. It's a bit difficult to see if you aren't familiar with the area Quote
burnthebox Posted April 17, 2013 Posted April 17, 2013 Right across the road from Mercedes and BMW you will be drooling every time you look out the window. Good luck with the move Hope the move go's well, and I should feel right at home viewing the other Merc's as well as the models, Quote
steventrain Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 It look the Modelshop Belfast is closing down and no more! Three other shops selling Model train in Centre Belfast. Gismo hobbies of Belfast. Modeller Nook. My Old Toy shop. Quote
Dunluce Castle Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Gismo hobbies of Belfast. Modeller Nook. My Old Toy shop. 3 great model shops highly recommend them!, hawkins bazaar also stocks model railway products although theres very little in there, but its still good. Quote
steventrain Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) I think hawkins Bazaar will stopping selling Hornby/scalextric. Hawkins bazaar Belfast castlecoole is clearing out Locos/rolling stock/Tracks/points included flex tracks and many other accessories at HALF PRICE SALE now. Train set up to 35% off. At sat 3pm 7/1/17 - Only one smokey joe at £13.49 and two railroad brake van at £3.49 each, Tracks half sold. at Edited January 7, 2017 by steventrain Quote
DiveController Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 I think hawkins Bazaar will stopping selling Hornby/scalextric. Hawkins bazaar Belfast castlecoole is clearing out Locos/rolling stock/Tracks/points included flex tracks and many other accessories at HALF PRICE SALE now. Train set up to 35% off. At sat 3pm 7/1/17 - Only one smokey joe at £13.49 and two railroad brake van at £3.49 each, Tracks half sold. at http://www.hawkin.com/mid-season-sale/show/100 Quote
steventrain Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb forum - http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/118096-hawkins-bazaar/ Quote
Dunluce Castle Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 It look the Modelshop Belfast is closing down and no more! Three other shops selling Model train in Centre Belfast. Gismo hobbies of Belfast. Modeller Nook. My Old Toy shop. Just to update this, sadly Gismo's closed down last year. Quote
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