Thunderbolt Models
Sellers of all types of New and Secondhand Model Railway items in various scales i.e. O Scale, OO Scale, HO Scale & N Scale.
Welcome to the Thunderbolt Models Website/Shop, here we hope you will find something of interest, please feel free to browse the shop!
"Feeding your obsession!"
PLEASE NOTE: This site is not complete and features will be added over the coming weeks!
Thunderbolt Models is now at the "Heart Of The Shires Shopping Village"!
Our new shop premesis is now based in Unit 30 at the "Heart Of The Shires Shopping Village" on Watling Street (the A5) not far from Weedon in Northamptonshire.
We look forward to welcoming old and new customers to the new premesis where we stock our usual new and second-hand locomotives, coaches, wagons as well as the other items required to make a good model railway i.e. track, scenery materials and tools.
The "Heart Of The Shires Shopping Village" has other emporiums where you can purchase a diverse set items e.g. China & Glass items, Household goods, Country Clothing, Pet Items etc., there is also a wonderful licensed restaurant called "The 1867" therefore would make a good day out for the family as all interests are catered for.
Click here to view the "Heart Of The Shires Shopping Village" Website!
Come and see us at the new shop!
Terry, James, Dale, Fergus and Dave
"The Heart Of The Shires" Shop Opening Hours
Normal Shop Hours:
Monday:
Closed
(Bank Holidays - Open - 10.00am - 04.00pm)
Tuesday To Friday:
10.00am - 03.00pm
Saturday:
10.00am - 05.00pm
Sunday:
10.00am - 04:00pm
Important Announcements
On Saturday 18th July 2026 & Sunday 19th July 2026
Thunderbolt Models
will be attending the:
Chatham & District Model Railway Club Exhibition.
The exhibition venue is:
Chatham Historic Dockyard, Chatham. Kent. ME4 4TZ.
The event will take place:
Saturday: 10:00am & 05:00pm.
Sunday: 10:00am & 04:00pm.
Also
On Saturday 25th July 2026 & Sunday 26th July 2026
Thunderbolt Models
will be attending the:
Midlands Air Ambulance Exhibition.
The exhibition venue is:
St Johns Primary School, Wheatly Avenue, Stoke On Trent. ST4 6SB.
The event will take place:
Saturday: 10:30am & 05:00pm.
Sunday: 10:30am & 04:30pm.
For both events, as we only hold enough stock for one site this will mean that the "Heart Of The Shires" Shop will NOT be open on either of the Saturdays or Sundays but will be re-open as normal on the appropriate following Tuesday:
Tuesday 21st July, 2026
& Tuesday 28th July, 2026.
Thunderbolt Models apologises for any inconveniance this may cause.
What We’re All About
A shopping experience like no other!
Railway Modellers – Thunderbolt Models' aim is to be the best Model Shop for all railway modelleing needs to halp you to excell at your railway project.
Since our founding, our customers have relied on us to supply new/second hand quality models, supply repair services and just give generally exceptional service.
We scour and research the latest trends in the model railway world and scour the markets for quiality model railway items in order to offer you an unparalleled selection of the finest models & and modelling materials available. Browse our website to discover what we have in stock or pop in to the shop in Unit 30 at " The Heart Of The Shires Shopping Village" on Watling Street (the A5) between Kilsby and Weedon to discuss your needs!
Thunderbolt Models
will give you a
10% Discount
on any purchases made in our Store with our 10% discount card (one of which can be obtained on your first visit to the store)!
(Note: The 10% discount DOES NOT apply to any shipping & postage charges OR items marked as "Special Offer" or "Sale Price".)
Contact Us
Unit 30, Heart Of The Shires Shopping Village, Watling Street (the A5). Northamptonshire. NN7 4LB
+44 (0)7851 731629
