Your Trusted Model Railway & Hobby Shop in Chester
Chester Model Centre is an award-winning, family-run model shop established in 2004 by Paul Boyland.
Based at 71-73 Bridge Street Row in Chester, we stock a wide range of model railways, diecast vehicles, plastic kits, wargaming supplies, tv & movie memorabilia and more.
Visit us for the latest locomotives and everything you need for your next modelling project.
Featured Collections
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Woodland Scenics
Woodland Scenics
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Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds
Latest Release - Hornby TT:120
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NOCH TT47011 Railway Shunters (6) Hobby Figure Set
Regular price £9.67 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£10.75 GBPSale price £9.67 GBPSale -
NOCH TT45876 Camping (4) Figure Set
Regular price £13.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£15.50 GBPSale price £13.95 GBPSale -
NOCH TT120 Sunbathers Figures Set
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Hornby R7338 Maglight Lighting Unit for 4/6 Wheel Coaches
Regular price £14.84 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£16.49 GBPSale price £14.84 GBPSale
Pete Waterman’s Making Tracks 200 Steams into Chester Cathedral This Summer
Part of Railway 200, this unmissable model railway exhibition celebrates 200 years of British rail history. Featuring heritage locomotives, incredible detail, and railway nostalgia in miniature, it’s a must-see event in Chester this summer!
News
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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...
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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...
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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.
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 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...
Events
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Pete Waterman’s Making Tracks 200 Steams into C...
Making Tracks 200 — Pete Waterman OBE’s spectacular model railway exhibition — is arriving at Chester Cathedral this summer. We'll be there every day with our special mini shop inside the...
Pete Waterman’s Making Tracks 200 Steams into C...
Making Tracks 200 — Pete Waterman OBE’s spectacular model railway exhibition — is arriving at Chester Cathedral this summer. We'll be there every day with our special mini shop inside the...
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Making Tracks returns to Blakemere this Christmas
Making Tracks returns to Blakemere Village this Christmas and we'll be there each day with our mini-shop full of temptations. With interactive controls, festive details and never-seen-before elements, this layout of Watford Junction includes 736 metres of...
Making Tracks returns to Blakemere this Christmas
Making Tracks returns to Blakemere Village this Christmas and we'll be there each day with our mini-shop full of temptations. With interactive controls, festive details and never-seen-before elements, this layout of Watford Junction includes 736 metres of...
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Making Tracks IV - Up to the Junction
No trip to Making Tracks would be complete without a visit to Chester Model Centre. But don't take our word for it, hear was Pete Waterman OBE has to say.
Making Tracks IV - Up to the Junction
No trip to Making Tracks would be complete without a visit to Chester Model Centre. But don't take our word for it, hear was Pete Waterman OBE has to say.
