HORNBY MODEL SHOP OF THE YEAR

VOTING CLOSES SOON

In case you missed it, we are one of the five finalists in the Hornby Model Shop of the Year Awards for 2025!

If you nominated us or voted in the first round, we really appreciate your support - but now that we are in the finals, you will need to vote for us again!

It would mean so much to us and our team if you could place a vote for us - it only takes a few minutes. Voting closes TOMORROW (12th February 2025), so now is the time to make your voice heard!

HOW TO VOTE

It doesn't take long to log on and vote. Watch our video to see how it works:

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ABOUT THE AWARDS

This all-new scheme aims to draw national and regional press attention to the UK's beloved independent model shops - such as Rails!

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we take pride in offering a vast range of products, expert advice, and a passion for the hobby that matches your own. Being recognised for our efforts is a huge honour and we greatly appreciate all of your support so far.

We continuously work hard to bring you an exceptional customer experience and support the hobby we all love. Here are just a few of our headline achievements from 2024:

UPDATED WEBSITE

We launched an overhauled version of our website with enhanced search features and quicker navigation!

HATTONS RESSURECTED

Following their unfortunate closure, we brought back the Hattons brand and retained their wonderful product directory.

NEW SELF-SERVICE TRADE IN

Building on the popular 'Hattons Model Money', we introduced a new self-service preowned trade in system at modelrailways.co.uk

IMPROVED SHIPPING OPTIONS

Based on your feedback, we have introduced new shipping options this year, including cheaper international services.

SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

ALL of our packaging materials are now 100% recyclable and we have introduced energy saving schemes at our main warehouse including solar panels and underfloor heating.

SUPPORTING HERITAGE

We were delighted to support various charities in 2024, including a donation to the CR 828 Trust to help them care for this gorgeous locomotive.

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