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Exeter Garden Railway Show - TOMORROW - Saturday 25th October - 10:30am

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Exeter Garden Railway Show - TOMORROW - Saturday 25th October - 10:30am

If you're interested in the larger scales of O gauge, 16mm or even Scale 3, then you won't want to miss Saturday's local, Devon Show; hosted by the South Devon Garden Railway Group at  The Matford Centre, Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton Ind Estate, EX2 8FD. Doors open at 10:30am (to 4:30pm), Free Parking available next to the Park and Ride.  All tickets are £12, Children 14 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The Bring & Buy stall will be open for sales from 11:00 am. Guide dogs and Assistance dogs only admitted, due to the crowded...

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Perfect creative pastime; come rain 🌧️ or shine ☀️

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Perfect creative pastime; come rain 🌧️ or shine ☀️

We have a wide range of models - from aircraft and military vehicles to classic cars and ships - from the known brands of Academy, Airfix, Italeri, Revell, Tamiya and more. These make an excellent pastime for adults and children; a hands-on activity, encouraging creativity, patience and concentration.   The Starter Kits are ideal for beginners, as they come with paints, glue and brushes.  For the more experienced modellers, we've got more detailed kits, which offer a greater challenge.  Building models together can also be a fun family activity.

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Extra range of Tools, now available at Simon's Train

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Extra range of Tools, now available at Simon's Train

PECO Kitbuilder and Tracklayer's tool sets in stock. A great selection of handy tools, together with useful guides. We've re-stocked the swivel-top pin vice drills, tweezer and modelling knife sets too. Maybe the perfect gift idea for a Dad, Brother or Husband .....?   

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Now Stocking - Javis Countryside Scenics

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Now Stocking - Javis Countryside Scenics

We're now stocking Javis modelling materials, for all our customers looking to enhance their model railway layouts or add detail to dioramas.  The range includes a variety of resin walling and fencing, sea foam trees, hedge foliage and cork bark, all reasonably priced and ideal to help create realism, depth and texture within your layout or diorama. Please pop into our shop to take a closer look or call us to discuss.   

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ATD Models - Scale Model Card Kits on display in our Shop

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ATD Models - Scale Model Card Kits on display in our Shop

We have a variety to choose from, including their textile mill, 1950s semi-detached house, boiler house with chimney, simple fencing or even a garden shed! ATD state that they use premium board for their kits, that is printed in full colour, pre-cut and creased. Printed glazing is included as standard (where applicable) along with easy-to-follow instructions. Come and have a look for yourself. 

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