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Welcome to Model Railways Direct

As one of the leading online suppliers of Hornby Bachmann, Peco and Metcalfe. Model Railways Direct offer the full range of Locomotives, Coaches, Wagons, Track, Buildings and Accessories in OO Gauge at exceptionally low prices.

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Visit our Shop in Portishead Bristol, M5 J19

Visit our Shop in Portishead Bristol, M5 J19

Visit our friendly shop in Portishead, only minutes from the Junction 19 of the M5 Motorway, and within easy reach of Bristol and the surrounding area.

The dedicated Model Railway Shop allows customers to browse and purchase items at our internet prices. It is now also possible to reserve online and collect in store.

Shop opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, we are closed Sunday, Monday and Bank Holidays.

Address: Retail Unit 2, Phoenix Way, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7GP

The shop is only 5 minutes from the M5 motorway (Junction 19), and has ample free parking. click here for directions.

Latest News...

New Hornby Mk3 DVT

New Hornby Mk3 DVT

Hornby are pleased to announce the introduction of the new Mk3 DVT which will not only be available as a solo model but will also be included in the remarkably striking EWS Managers Train Pack!

The new Hornby Mk3 DVT model produced totally from scratch will make its High Street appearance in September of this year and promises to please many model enthusiasts who have had to run their Class 90 or indeed Class 86 hauled passenger stock devoid of a suitable DVT.

Initially there will be two solo DVT models available and will carry the liveries of Virgin Trains and One.

These new Mk3 DVTs will fill an important gap in our passenger rolling stock range, commented Simon Kohler of Hornby, and this is one piece of rolling stock that I know will please many modellers and of course over time it will not just stop with the Virgin and One liveried models!

And Simon is not wrong; accompanying the launch of the new DVT will be a special train pack representing the strikingly liveried EWS Managers Train. This pack will consist of the silver EWS Royal Diamond, Class 67, Mk3 Open coach and Sleeper car suitably liveried and
of course the silver EWS Mk3 DVT. To complete the train the appropriate Mk3 Buffet Car will appear early in 2010.

I am really pleased that at last we can add this superb train to our already impressive train pack collection said Simon, and Iam even more pleased that the Buffet Car that will complete the set will be the appropriate AJ1B (RFB).

Bachmann Available Now

Bachmann Available Now

We are now stocking the Bachmann Branchline 00 Scale range of model railways.

Branchline models have been available for many years and cover all areas of British Railways territory. Using the Era coding, users can quickly identify the appropriate items of rolling stock to be used together. From the early steam locomotives to the latest express passenger trains, Branchline models are enjoyed by collectors around the world.

New Products

Bachmann Branchline 31-478
G2A 49287 BR Black Early Emblem without Tender Back Cab

G2A 49287 BR Black Early Emblem without Tender Back Cab

Bachmann Branchline 39-105
BR Mk1 RU Restaurant Buffet Car Crimson & Cream

BR Mk1 RU Restaurant Buffet Car Crimson & Cream

Hornby R8989
Airfield Control Tower

Airfield Control Tower

Bachmann Branchline 44-011
Hampton North Signal Box

Hampton North Signal Box

Hornby R2840
SR (Ex LSWR) 0-4-4T Class M7

SR (Ex LSWR) 0-4-4T Class M7

Hornby R4366
BR InterCity Open Mk3 1st Class Coach

BR InterCity Open Mk3 1st Class Coach

Hornby R8972
Miners Cottages

Miners Cottages

Hornby R9504
Magna Signal Box

Magna Signal Box

Hornby R6458
Hornby 2009 Wagon (Lime Wagon)

Hornby 2009 Wagon (Lime Wagon)

Hornby R4367
BR InterCity Open Mk3 Tourist Class Coach

BR InterCity Open Mk3 Tourist Class Coach

Hornby R6457
Loadhaul Shark Ballast Brake Van (Weathered)

Loadhaul Shark Ballast Brake Van (Weathered)

Hornby R8992
Chlorine Tanks

Chlorine Tanks

Hornby R9521
Fuel Unloading Terminal

Fuel Unloading Terminal

Hornby R8998
Girder Load

Girder Load

Hornby R8999
Ore Load

Ore Load

Metcalfe PO232
OO/HO Gauge Goods Shed Kit

OO/HO Gauge Goods Shed Kit

Hornby R8996
Track Ballast Load

Track Ballast Load
 

Best Selling Items

DCC Locomotive Decoder

DCC Locomotive Decoder

Rail Joiners, nickel silver, for code 100 rail

Rail Joiners, nickel silver, for code 100 rail

Virgin Trains Pendolino DCC Train Set

Virgin Trains Pendolino DCC Train Set

£179.99

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Track Extension Pack B

Track Extension Pack B

BR Rail Freight ZSX 20 Ton Ferry Van

BR Rail Freight ZSX 20 Ton Ferry Van

Straight Platform

Straight Platform

GWR 20 Ton Brake Van

GWR 20 Ton Brake Van

Town People

Town People

GWR Diesel Railcar Express Parcels

GWR Diesel Railcar Express Parcels

OO/HO Gauge Railway Cottages Kit

OO/HO Gauge Railway Cottages Kit

Country Station

Country Station

Midland Flyer Train Set

Midland Flyer Train Set

Track Extension Pack E

Track Extension Pack E

Track Extension Pack D

Track Extension Pack D

Farm Tractor - Blue

Farm Tractor - Blue

SBG Limited Brewers Dray, Bedford TK Dropside

SBG Limited Brewers Dray, Bedford TK Dropside

Skaledale and District Fire Engine, Bedford TK

Skaledale and District Fire Engine, Bedford TK

Water Tower

Water Tower

Booking Hall

Booking Hall

Station Terminus

Station Terminus
 

 


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