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7 gift ideas for your train-mad dad this Fathers’ Day

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Here are a few different places you can find the perfect Fathers’ Day gift for your train-loving dad, from model railway products to fascinating reads.

TONY’S TRAINS

Surprise dad with a Father’s Day Gift from Tony’s Trains of Rugby. A wide selection of OO, N & O gauge from all of the major manufacturers with a variety of new and used products to suit all eras and budgets. If in doubt why not go for a good old gift voucher and let him choose his own model!

www.tonystrainsofrugby.com

01788 543442

CHESTER MODEL CENTRE

Chester Model Centre is a true Tardis! Treat Dad to a day out exploring our unique hobby shop on Chester’s historic Rows with two floors of new & second-hand locomotives, diecast vehicles, wargaming, plastic kits & more.

Or make life easy with our Gift Cards available to buy online or in store. Plus we carry out service and repairs offering solutions for all hobby challenges!

www.chestermodelcentre.com

01244 400930

AMBERLEY PUBLISHING

Specialist books for the rail enthusiast, whether it is to bring back memories or for reference on your model layout. Indulge yourself or your loved one with a selection of railway books about your favourite modern and classic locomotives.

At Amberley Publishing we have something for everyone. Visit our website for great gift ideas.

www.amberley-books.com

01453 847800

DIGITRAINS

Looking for the perfect gift for you railway modelling father?

Why not pop along to the beautiful city of Lincoln and visit one of the leading DCC Model Railway specialists in the country. Browse our shop, test out the latest DCC systems on our layout, and speak to our team for expert advice on all things DCC.

www.digitrains.co.uk

AC MODELS

Stuck for a gift for Father’s Day? Why not have a day out and pop along to AC Models in Eastleigh, Hampshire. We stock a great variety of modelling products for the railway, die-cast and radio control enthusiast. 

Or for guaranteed happiness, gift vouchers are available to treat that special someone. Open five days a week from 10am-4pm (closed Wednesday and Sunday)

www.acmodelseastleigh.co.uk

023 8061 0100

RON LINES

Looking to treat yourself or that someone special?

Why not have a browse online today or have a day out on the south coast & pop along to see us in Southampton. We have a huge range of preowned model railways instore as well as new from all the leading brands.

www.ronlines.com

02380 772 681

Opening Times Mon-Sat 11am–4pm

ORWELL MODEL RAILWAYS

Father’s Day Gift Ideas!

We are here to help and assist modellers primarily in the East Anglia Area with running DCC on their layout. Whether you wish to try it out for the first time or have already been using DCC for a number of years.

Opening times
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Late Night Opening until 6pm Weds

01473 724578

www.orwellmodelrailways.co.uk


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