Support Your Local Model Shop: WD Models Of Chesterfield

[@waynemeakin]

My favourite model shop! It was this place that rebooted my love of model railways about 8 years ago. The friendliest shop I've ever been in. It 's strange watching this, it's like someone is filming in my second home!🤣🤣

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Great shop isn't it, we will be popping back again at some point when Paul has his layout workshop on. Thanks for watching Rick

[@clivengauge]

Great shop nice friendly staff lots of good bits in there great video 👍

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks very much Clive.

[@michaellowe9744]

Again excellent video.What lovely people and as I said before let’s support the high street .❤

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks very much Michael, they are a lovely bunch at WD and we wish them all the best.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Wonderful shop... quite wel stocked and arranged to grab attention! Excellent interviews and letting the owners tell their story! Well done!

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks Anthony, if you ever want to write and sing the theme tune to one of our vids let us know. 😀

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

@@wellchuffedrailways Well, I have an idea for the old 80's John Mellencamp song "Jack and Diane" as "Rick and Pauline."

[@alzeNL]

Bit of a drive from Bournemouth, but if I'm ever in the area I will pop in for sure ! I love these kinds of shops which are sadly on the decline. Nice video, thanks for the upload !

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks very much, it's a great shop and we wish them all the best. Thanks for watching Rick

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

A nice tour of my local model shop, Karen, Ian, Gareth, and Paul, have done a fantastic job of keeping the shop running after the loss of Alan. We visit most weeks, and it's a very welcoming place to visit. It's a great video... Cheers James 🙂👍

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks very much James.

[@davidcook380]

Fantastic your support model shop videos are great

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks David

[@Madonsteamrailways]

It’s great to see a really good model shop being run to the good of people wanting to get equipment for their hobbies!!

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Great isn't it!

[@GWRJoe5043]

Fantastic video, amazing model shop! I bet you could have spent all day looking round and not managed to see everything in there!

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Cheers Joe, it's a definite Aladdin's cave!

[@carlwilliams8766]

What a great model shop, and staff which are not robots,great staff and well done.keep up the good work,

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks very much Carl.

[@ModelRailwayShed]

These series of videos are amazing so great to see support for our Model shops.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks again Deano.

[@ausfoodgarden]

Good on you for showcasing local model shops. My local shop doesn't carry much in UK rolling stock, but always good to say hello and have a look around. I always end up coming home with paints, glue, bits and bobs, and they have a big used book collection that costs me an arm and leg.😁 If you have a local model shop, support it! Otherwise, next time you need it, it may not be there anymore.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Well said, unfortunately it's a sign of the times that shops of all types are disappearing. ☹️☹️

[@modelrailwaysandme]

Wish I had someone passionate about Model Railways as you two are together...

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi, we both like different aspects of the hobby. Pauline likes chatting with people In regards to model railways she likes the scenery and kit building when she finds the time. I'm just the nerdy one with daft ideas! 🤣🤣

[@johngreen-sk4yk]

A great little shop, I have used it on numerous occasions over the years . I'm glad to see they are keeping it going 🙂👍

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks John.

[@josephnott2956]

Lovely little place keep it going awesome I'll defo pop in future

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks Joseph

[@nickboden5866]

Interesting array of models, and it’s so good that you two are visiting these shops. I am all for the local model shops, and yes I am guilty of online…..very well done as usual an excellent video, looking forward to the next one.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks for watching Nick, we have several more of these planned. All the best Rick.

[@frankkie3849]

Nicely done, thanks for sharing,,😊

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks for watching and commenting. 😀

[@chrissharp5073]

Well done you two bringing a high street model shop to the wider world. These small businesses are the life blood of our hobby but are unfortunately in decline. Keep up the good work in your video bloggs

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks Chris, we have several more model shop videos to come.

[@janetlewis7145]

Thank you for your support and encouragement of local model shops. They are the backbone of model railways. Bill & Janet from California

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks Bill and Janet, it's such a shame the shops are disappearing as they are the backbone of our community. Unfortunately that applies to all shops not just the model shops.

[@mikewood142]

Good Morning Rick and Pauline 😃😃 again I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for doing a video at my Local Model Railway shop, as I mentioned in my last message to you both, I've been going to both of the shops (different owners) since I was a kid 😁😁 and it's so nice to see the shop still going. The Shop is well stocked up with everything that people want in the world of modeling and great prices too. I know the staff really well and also the previous owners too, who sadly are no longer here 😢 and it's one of those shops where they make people feel so welcoming, it's just like the old fashioned family run business that used to be around back in the old days. And like I told you also in my last message, I live just down the road from the shop too, so it's really handy for myself, but it's just a shame that it's only open two days a week now 😞 but at least it's still open even if it's only two days. The staff do a lovely job in keeping the business going. 👍 Anyway I'm glad to see you both had a great day there, why not pop up to another model railway shop I visit regularly, it's in Derby and is called Loughborough Models Centre, but also known as a different name now, but people like myself still know it as the old name. Anyway thanks again for this video, I REALLY enjoyed it, well done, it cheered me up watching this. All the best from. Devon Mike 🚂 Ps. Love the new Beatles train set, my mum was a fan of the group when she was alive. On a bit of jokey banter to you both 😁 I wonder if Hornby will ever do a WURZELS train set.? 😆😆😆😆😆

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi Mike, glad you enjoyed seeing your local shop in our video. As for the Wurzels I think a set of six wheel cider tankers would be great! All the best Rick

[@mikewood142]

Your welcome 😃 And yes I agree with the idea of a Wurzels train set 😂 but pulled by a Hornby OO Combine Harvester? 😆😆😆

[@rbgking8889]

From Germany: I love the small model shops which are vanishing here.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks for watching. 😀

[@roystudds1944]

Great video. Quite an Aladdin’s cave! Thanks for sharing. Roy.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks very much Roy

[@beatlebrad5339]

O WOW now this is a lot of fun!!!! Nice chat at the beginning :). WOW There sure is a lot in this place and I did see a lot for me lol $$$$ :)!!! O YES CAR"S :). Like the nice Jag !!!! More Car's (NICE).... So did you do that part for me lol!!!!! And more to look at and $$ as well :). I sure did enjoy this trip to the shop. Well I hope you both have a great week cheers mate!!!!!

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi Brad, ha ha this video was made especially for you. The detail on the new Scalectrix cars is amazing isn't it. All the best Rick

[@beatlebrad5339]

Yes, so nice!! And thanks for the video well done you cheers mate!!!!!!

[@derekross6741]

I would like to wish you all the best for the future hopefully you can keep the shop going for a long time great video thanks

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks Derek

[@tonyrobinson362]

Gareth looks like a smile wouldnt go amiss.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Nah he's just one chilled out dude 😀

[@thestocktonflyer4059]

Great video guys 😊 I will be popping to the shop to have a good look round 😀 👍 keep up the good work 👏

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Excellent! Let us know what you buy. All the best Rick

[@petercole2092]

I know this model shop well in fact only went last Saturday the Airfix Mark 2 coach ( the rare one) in the GMR box along with the Mainline Class 45 have a new home now. We are lucky that Karen kept the shop open after going losing Alan. He was a nice man found him easy to talk too I have more time for this shop and they are more than willing to help you out unlike another Sheffield retailer that I now refuse to trade with after been treated unfairly but this is not place to talk about that let's keep things positive. Hope you enjoyed your visit to my home town.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi Peter, glad to hear those models have gone to a good home! It's great to see there are still shops like these out there. All the best Rick

[@couzeukian5122]

I worked with Alan at Markhams for quite a few years and there was a group of us went on railtours together. Of that group, Rob Al, and me all got married the same year within 3 months of each other. This is a lovely tribute to him.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi, thanks for sharing your memories of Alan. Kind regards Rick

[@andydavidson9440]

The guys at WD Models are really helpful and whilst Paul’s design clinic is the initial reason for visiting every month, I look forward to seeing the team and buying something to support a local shop. ❤

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Great shop and Paul is a genius!

[@DamiensTrainsandTravels]

Thanks for this, another place to add to the list if in the area.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

You're welcome Damien, glad you enjoyed it.

[@kenrobertson9048]

Hi guys, Another great video by you both. That train pack the R30036 was good value, Some on ebay £82 ish , Why dont people look to see what others are selling for before they ask stupid prices, £82 is just ripping you off.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi Ken, yes that pack was definitely a good buy. Just shows you it's worth supporting your local model shop pays off! All the best Rick

[@PhilipGreen-cl1lo]

Reminds me of the engine drivers model railway shop ,from when I was a kid

[@wellchuffedrailways]

I'm not familiar with that shop but it must have been good for WD to remind you of it.

[@lesthiele4921]

That was a great interview, another bricks and mortar shop, these ard the types of shops that hold the hobby together, run by very nice and caring owners, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, I have now subscribed as I would like to see more of these shops cheers, Les

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi Les, thanks for subscribing, I'm glad you like the shop vids, several more of these to come in the future and hopefully these will prove equally popular. We are glad to do our small bit to keep these shops on our high streets. All the best Rick

[@alantraish3368]

Glad you are doing these support your shop videos. I would love this shop where I am In Clacton Essex but we have a craft shop which does model railway as a sideline and altho their prices are much higher than on line I still buy the odd bit to support them and see the stuff for real. Wonder what will happen at Hornby now Mike Ashley increased his shareholding?

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi Alan, I think Mike might be a good pair of eyes at Hornby on an operational level. Thanks for watching Rick

[@Madonsteamrailways]

Come to Hertfordshire sometime!! We have a great little model shop called KS Models.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Bit far that one. 🚂

[@schuey089]

Nice video, did you purchase anything? Not really into trains but enjoy watching the videos, SMT Mainline has good videos for someone so young! Take care

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi, I purchased the model of the Tacco stall. Bit skint this month 😀 Thanks for watching and will look at SMT. All the best Rick

[@FranciscoAntonio-rd1eu]

Guau!,...pero si es el paraíso para los amantes de los trenes, gracias.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

De hecho lo es, gracias por mirar. Todo lo mejor Rick

[@andyaccount]

Hi Rick and Pauline, This week's comment about one of your queries. I don't know if you were aware that Hornby's 1:1 collection are models of the real vehicles that are or where stored in a shed at their Margate factory.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks for the info Andy I did not know that. 👍

[@carlgauntletttrains3026]

Hi guys , another great video. And what a great model shop. Sadly these places seem to be disappearing. It's nice when you can go in for a chat and plenty of used stuff. Did you get you blue Deltic there? All the best guys. Carl.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi Carl, yes so many shops are gone and what a shame it is. At this rate our towns will be like the abandoned gold mining towns in the US. I did buy a blue Deltic recently (3 days ago) so you must be psychic! Thanks for watching and all the best Rick

[@danielsellers8707]

My local model shop - I don't have a model railway now though.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Great shop!

[@plunkervillerr1529]

There ain`t none Anywhere near Plunkerville R/R N.H.

[@joginns778]

Unfortunately a lot of these model shops are disappearing from our high streets as companies like bachmann and Hornby are killing the market with there high price goods, people on low income just can't afford the hobby, even second hand models are getting to expensive,

[@wellchuffedrailways]

That is definitely having an effect and explains why many shops are selling more used models.

[@thomasmills6427]

So you dont like eBay, or any online shopping then ?

[@wellchuffedrailways]

I don't think I said that? The shop sells online and the address is in the video. I have bought lots of items online including from eBay. The two can happily exist side by side I just think it would be a shame if all the shops disappeared and we were left with chunky chicken take aways and vape shops. 🍗🚬

[@bluebellcentralmodelrailwa4064]

Just watched your video & saw you interested in the Bachmann Highlander Coach Pack. I've done a video review of this pack if you care to take a look. Cheers Kevin 🙋‍♂️🤝👍

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks Kevin

[@robertallen591]

the problem is amazon is cheaper,, and second hand stalls make modelling more affordable

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Amazon is no longer as cheap as it was so I would definitely shop around. Shows and fairs are good if you can get to them but shops can provide a lot more. Thanks for watching Rick

[@joginns778]

I'm amazed these shops can keep going with the cost of model's going sky high , people on low income just can't afford the model railway hobby it's just to expensive even second hand models are getting expensive IVe started on a. Layout but now can't afford to finish building it so it sits in the cupboard,

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Secondhand is the way to go, I have only bought one new loco as far as I can remember. Shops also have a lot of items that are not on display and give discounts on used track for people starting layouts.It might be an idea to join your local model railway club if you have one as they quite often have lots of items to sell they don't require. Good luck with the layout and all the best Rick.

[@joginns778]

@@wellchuffedrailways thanks for the advice. My nearest is Cheltenham models Trevor Morgan is the owner or if I'm out and about I call in on Adrian at Hereford model's who has lots of secondhand model railway and fair priced,

[@georgeemanson]

what is the website4 address for this shop?

[@wellchuffedrailways]

www.wdmodels.co.uk

[@Derbys65]

But it’s only open 2 days !

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi yes it is, the reasons for that are explained in the video. Cheers Rick

[@Derbys65]

@@wellchuffedrailways I know why, but saying it doesn’t help.