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Exciting News! Chester Model Centre is a Top 5 Finalist in Hornby Hobbies Model Shop of the Year 2025 Awards!

Exciting News! Chester Model Centre is a Top 5 ...

We did it! Thanks to the incredible support of our community Chester Model Centre has made it to the finals of the Hornby Hobbies Model Shop of the Year 2025...

Exciting News! Chester Model Centre is a Top 5 ...

We did it! Thanks to the incredible support of our community Chester Model Centre has made it to the finals of the Hornby Hobbies Model Shop of the Year 2025...

Hornby Hobbies' Model Shop of the Year Nominee

Hornby Hobbies' Model Shop of the Year Nominee

We need your help! Vote Chester Model Centre to win Hornby Hobbies Model Shop of the Year Award. This new award programme celebrates independent shops like ours. We've won a...

Hornby Hobbies' Model Shop of the Year Nominee

We need your help! Vote Chester Model Centre to win Hornby Hobbies Model Shop of the Year Award. This new award programme celebrates independent shops like ours. We've won a...

Final Reductions! Hornby Limited Edition Gold Plated Flying Scotsman

Final Reductions! Hornby Limited Edition Gold P...

Final Reductions on Hornby Limited Edition Gold Plated Flying Scotsman trains. Save more than 25% on these iconic locos while supporting your favourite independent hobby shop. 

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Final Reductions! Hornby Limited Edition Gold P...

Final Reductions on Hornby Limited Edition Gold Plated Flying Scotsman trains. Save more than 25% on these iconic locos while supporting your favourite independent hobby shop. 

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Hornby Mid-Year 2024 New Product Announcements

Hornby mid-year product announcement

Hornby revealed their mid-year 2024 product announcements including a selection of new locomotive and OO gauge rolling stock. Pre-order now, no depositt required. Email shop@chestermodelcentre.com or message us on Facebook, Instagram...

Hornby mid-year product announcement

Hornby revealed their mid-year 2024 product announcements including a selection of new locomotive and OO gauge rolling stock. Pre-order now, no depositt required. Email shop@chestermodelcentre.com or message us on Facebook, Instagram...

Making Tracks official World Record attempt

Making Tracks official World Record attempt

The Railnuts Attempt World Record with Making Tracks Layout at Model World Live For the first time in UK model railways an official World Record attempt recognised by Guinness World...

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Making Tracks official World Record attempt

The Railnuts Attempt World Record with Making Tracks Layout at Model World Live For the first time in UK model railways an official World Record attempt recognised by Guinness World...

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Full Steam Ahead for the Model Train Community

Full Steam Ahead for the Model Train Community

In the face of recent closures, including Hatton’s Model Railways after 75 years, and concerns about an aging demographic, Chester Model Centre boldly asserts its commitment to inclusivity and support...

Full Steam Ahead for the Model Train Community

In the face of recent closures, including Hatton’s Model Railways after 75 years, and concerns about an aging demographic, Chester Model Centre boldly asserts its commitment to inclusivity and support...