MGR Hooper! Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Hi everyone, Can anyone tell me if Pufferwillies (www.pufferwillies.co.uk) are still trading? I notice that their website lists a lot of ViTrains Class 37s and Class 47s. However I know the brand itself has long distanced itself from British OO gauge. I've been looking out for some of the ViTrains Class 37s and Class 47s and I sent Pufferwillies multiple emails and had no reply over the last 5 months. These items look to be in stock and available to order. However I don't want to be a victim of another closed down business whose website still allows orders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted August 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 12, 2018 Still selling on eBay as pufferwillies_sheffield_transport_models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted August 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 12, 2018 Dave at SMTF in Poynton had a few Vi Trains items when I was on there last month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted August 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 12, 2018 I bought a New Gaugemaster Combi controller (cheapest on line) from him last week last week and he's usually a good source for HMRS transfers as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Thanks. Pufferwillies' eBay shop doesn't seem to have any ViTrains stuff. Does SMTF have a website or an email ID? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Having tried to buy quite a few things from there in the past, normally it will show in stock until you go to checkout. They don't seem to be quick at removing sold out items from the website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted August 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 12, 2018 Does SMTF have a website or an email ID? Dave just has the shop and does a lot of shows etc. He is listed in the UK Model Shops Directory http://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/shops/698-SMTFModelShop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Dave just has the shop and does a lot of shows etc. He is listed in the UK Model Shops Directory http://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/shops/698-SMTFModelShop A pity, I was hoping he'd have at least a website or an email ID to be able to contact him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBRJ Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 He has a phone, and even answers it! I have been doing bits of shopping there off and on for 30 odd years ( odd being a very appropriate word!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 He has a phone, and even answers it! I have been doing bits of shopping there off and on for 30 odd years ( odd being a very appropriate word!) Calling numbers in the UK for me can get quite expensive considering the fact that I travel a lot as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBRJ Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 That maybe so, but it IS the best (or maybe only) way to get hold of him, short of popping down London Road in person. I offered a realistic method to enable you to do what you want, with no fuss - not always gonna be a cheap one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I bought some small items from them via e-Bay a week or two back - no problems and quick delivery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted August 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) A pity, I was hoping he'd have at least a website or an email ID to be able to contact him.What particular things are you looking for? I will look on the shelf next time I see Dave and will try to get an email for you. Edited August 14, 2018 by TheSignalEngineer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 (A) What particular things are you looking for? (B) I will look on the shelf next time I see Dave and will try to get an email for you. (A) - Any ViTrains Class 37s or Class 47s (livery not an issue) - Will they ship worldwide - Do they accept payment via PayPal (B) Thanks, most appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 What particular things are you looking for? I will look on the shelf next time I asee Dave and will try to get an email for you.Good luck with that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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