RMweb Premium melmerby Posted September 2, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 hours ago, CovDriver said: JIm if you do manage to get to Ian Allan there not accepting the loyalty cards but you can cash them in against purchases there's really not much (Models) in there as I was in today probably for my last time due to shifts etc.. Would you be able to use it at the Waterloo shop as that's staying open just an idea if that's an option. Cheers Colin The answer to that is yes. If Jim ever gets to the Smoke. I checked, as I have started another card (but only for non sale items on the thursday before last.) after cashing in the previous one 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted September 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) The shelves are looking really bare lots of books have now gone. All the wagons and coaches have gone apart from a few L&B wagons. I picked up what must be the last loco. It is a small HO shunter from Liliput, complete with a Lok Pilot DCC decoder for £27.50. Nice little thing but not quite sure where it fits on 1930's GWR. Still a good selection of Woodland Scenics stuff. I was told that if they have sold most stuff before the 14th they will shut earlier. Edited September 5, 2019 by melmerby 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangg Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Thanks Melmerby I am calling in there tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2019 Unfortunately I won’t make it before it shuts, sounds like it would be pointless anyway however I am mainly after buildings and scenics for the layout at the mo which is typical (most of my other Low relief buildings have come from the discount table there over the last few months!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted September 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, big jim said: Unfortunately I won’t make it before it shuts, sounds like it would be pointless anyway however I am mainly after buildings and scenics for the layout at the mo which is typical (most of my other Low relief buildings have come from the discount table there over the last few months!) That's unfortunate Jim. I have been stocking up on Woodland Scenics bits and bobs. There are a few Bachmann & Farish buildings left but not many (More N than 00) The main bargains are with some of the larger books (£40 or £50 books at half price), which are still there, The Rail Atlasses seem to have gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave47549 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 A new shop has opened in the Birmingham outskirts: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted September 12, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) There will be another one as well "Tornado" in Dalton St. See new topic Edited September 12, 2019 by melmerby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted September 12, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 12, 2019 75% off for the last week. Mostly books left now and various Woodland Scenics rock & stone making apparatus and fir trees. Still some paints but not many Some plastic kits - Ships-aircraft-tanks etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Parker Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I paid my last visit on Tuesday and bought the most Ian Allan things I could find. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojmiasto Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, melmerby said: 75% off for the last week. Mostly books left now and various Woodland Scenics rock & stone making apparatus and fir trees. Still some paints but not many Some plastic kits - Ships-aircraft-tanks etc. Are you aware if the final date for closure is still down as tomorrow (14th)? Edited September 13, 2019 by Trojmiasto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted September 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2019 36 minutes ago, Trojmiasto said: Are you aware if the final date for closure is still down as tomorrow (14th)? I would assume so, although it's looking a bit bare now, apart from what I listed yesterday they still have some of those specialist transport magazines that WHS don't stock such as Tramfare, London Bus, Narrow Gauge World etc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojmiasto Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 4 hours ago, melmerby said: I would assume so, although it's looking a bit bare now, apart from what I listed yesterday they still have some of those specialist transport magazines that WHS don't stock such as Tramfare, London Bus, Narrow Gauge World etc. Thanks for letting me know - was meaning to pop in there again prior to closure, but not sure I'll be able to make it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, Trojmiasto said: Thanks for letting me know - was meaning to pop in there again prior to closure, but not sure I'll be able to make it. But the good news is that the manager of the Ian Allan shop is opening a new shop nearby soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 22 hours ago, melmerby said: There will be another one as well "Tornado" in Dalton St. See new topic 7 minutes ago, woodenhead said: But the good news is that the manager of the Ian Allan shop is opening a new shop nearby soon. Indeed Well, nearby on a UK scale anyway Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, RLWP said: Indeed Well, nearby on a UK scale anyway Richard It's about 5-10 minutes walk from the existing Ian Allan shop - I've walked the route a couple of times whilst in Birmingham for other purposes - Ian Allan was never open on the days I visited which was a shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted September 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, RLWP said: Indeed Well, nearby on a UK scale anyway Richard 00 then, not H0. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted September 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2019 Although it will be a bit out of the way as regards it's not a place you would walk past (Unlike Ian Allan), it is fairly easy to find and not too far from the local 'Spoons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojmiasto Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 To confirm, in case anyone else was thinking of making a last minute trip to the shop, it is now closed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJennings Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/city-centres-famous-trainspotting-bookshop-17113633 Saw this pop up on my Facebook wall this morning about Ian Allen closing but hopefully it’s of interest to others out there also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tomlinson Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Perhaps one of you frequently in Birmingham could advise on here when "Tornado" in Dalton St. opens? This would be really helpful to those of us who only make occasional visits. Many thanks, John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted October 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2019 According to the website it is imminent. As I am about 100m from it at the mo I will take a look Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted October 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2019 I think this answers the question: 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tomlinson Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Keith, many thanks for your prompt and very helpful response. John. 1 hour ago, melmerby said: I think this answers the question: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart2day Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) I wonder if anyone knows whether Ian Allan in Waterloo has reopened since the pandemic? The Ian Allan website seems to be down and I found this worrying story online: https://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/18184395.ian-allan-book-model-shop-fined-thousands-selling-knife-teen/ I fancy that many model shops would not be able to survive that and the pandemic. Edited July 4, 2020 by bart2day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim76 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 2 hours ago, bart2day said: I wonder if anyone knows whether Ian Allan in Waterloo has reopened since the pandemic? The Ian Allan website seems to be down and I found this worrying story online: https://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/18184395.ian-allan-book-model-shop-fined-thousands-selling-knife-teen/ I fancy that many model shops would not be able to survive that and the pandemic. Really? What a terrible thing to do by the council. As if any youth intent on stabbing someone would go to the bother of going to Ian Allan to buy a model kit containing presumably a craft knife. It is more like the council wanting to force them out. Such a pity the Ian Allan bookshops in Birmingham and Manchester have closed - they were both excellent and well located shops. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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