Benelux Railways Society Model Shops Directory By Ralph Hanley

Photo: Ralph Hanley

Benelux Railways Society Schedule of Benelux Model Shops By Ralph Hanley Notes This schedule is based partly on personal visits supplemented by advertisements in “Railmagazine”, “Loco Revue” and “Journal du Chemin de Fer”. Information from these magazines is post 1996. Opening Hours: Do not generally expect any shops to be open on a Sunday, except for those which are indicated below. Many are closed on Monday and Tuesday. Some of the smaller shops are closed mornings. Expect also, many of the shops to close lunchtime, anytime from 12:00 to 14:00. During July / August, you may find many shops closed during this period [1 to 2 weeks] for their annual vacation, The majority of the shops are open between: Belgium: 10:00 to 18:00. No fixed general closing day. Luxembourg: 10:00 to 18:00. General closing Monday morning. Netherlands: 10:00 to 17:00 [sharp!]. General closing Monday or Tuesday. Late night opening [to 19:00] either Thursday or Friday. Stock: All listed shops essentially stock well known European range of Models, [e.g. Faller, Fleischmann, Jouef, Kibri, Lima, Marklin, Peco, Piko, Roco, Vollmer etc.], track, accessories and magazines. Stock includes HO and N gauge, but not necessarily Z or O in all cases. Remarks: will indicate, specialist, second hand or hand made stock. “None” indicates general new stock “V” after shop name indicates actual visit to shop. Location; directions are given for the larger towns, generally from the railway station, either NS for Holland or SNCB/NMBS for Belgium. This is based on town plans, where available, or the ANWB Stratenatlas. Unfortunately the ANWB atlas does not detail every road, in these cases directions are given to the approximate location. For the smaller towns, the town location is indicated. Normally this should not be a problem in locating model shops in small towns or villages. Many seem to be in the centre, i.e. Dorpstraat, Raadhuis are all “centre town” street names. Differences between Village and Town is based on the Michelin maps: Villages are shown as a round white circle, Small towns are shown as an orange area or blob. Language: as a rule English is not a problem in Flanders, Luxembourg or Netherlands. English tends to be limited in the Walloon or French speaking areas of Belgium, particularly in smaller towns and villages. If you can add any further information, amendments or comments, please contact me at Pitts Deep, Stonehills, Fawley, SO45 1DU (Tel 023 808 91038). Thanks to Neil Sutton for information on several of the shops in Belgium.

Belgium Antwerp, Modeltrein centre Baillien, Turnhoutsebaan 219, 2140 Antwerpen, Tel: 00.32.3.236.9708 / Fax: 00.32.2.235.2598. Closed: Tuesday. Remarks: Wide selection of all European models and books, some hand made models. Located: On outskirts of city, [3,500 m], take no. 10 Tram from Koningen Astridplein outside Antwerpen SNCB Central station.

de Speelgoed Ark “V”, Statiestraat 111-113, B-2600 Berchem, Antwerpen, Tel: 00.32.3.239.4955 / Fax: 00.32.3.218.5017. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Specialises in Belgian models and material. Second hand models sold. Located: Close to SNCB Berchem station [100 m], exit station to east towards town centre, into Statiestraat, shop on left-hand side.

Herman Verschooten “V”, Eirenmarkt 31 a, 2000 Antwerpen, Tel / Fax: 00.32.3.232.6622. Closed: Tuesday. Remarks: Wide selection of scenery accessories in addition to models. Located: Close to centre in entrance to multi storey car park opposite Hilton Hotel and Groenplaats. Approximately 15 minutes walk [+/- 1,500 m], from SNCB Centraal station. Follow Keiserlei and pedestrianised Meir, aim to be on right hand side of KB tower block, train models are at back of this shop complex.

Bruge, Modelbouw Center “V”, Langestraat 163, B-8000 Bruge, Tel / Fax: 00.32.5.034.2071. Closed: Open weekdays. Remarks: Limited selection of Belgian Models. Second hand models sold, and a limited number of hand made model locomotives [HO] [and reasonably priced]. Stocks new fibre optic Belgian signal lights and catenary [HO]. Located: Close to Kruispoort [gate] north east entrance to old Bruge. A tidy walk from the SNCB station [+ 2,000m], head towards centre until Steenstraat, [right turn], past Belfort Tower into Market Square, NE corner is Hoogstraat [right] which becomes Langestraat. Alternatively bus line 1 or 11 go to Kruispoort, with stop almost outside shop.

Kimar “V”, Langestraat 73 -75, B-8000 Bruge, Tel: 00.32.50.33.5796. Closed: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Remarks: Stocks some rare models, unfortunately not for sale. Located: Close to Kruispoort [gate] north east entrance to old Bruge. A tidy walk from the SNCB station [+ 2,000m], head towards centre until Steenstraat, [right turn], past Belfort Tower into Market Square, NE corner is Hoogstraat [right] which becomes Langestraat. Alternatively bus line 1 or 11 go to Kruispoort.

Bruxelles, 1000 Brand “V”, Rue Marche-aux-Herbes 60, B-1000 Bruxelles, Tel / Fax: 00.32.2.512.4893. Closed: Open all weekdays. Remarks: Belgian limited editions, Marklin specialists. Sometimes promotions with reduced prices. Located: Close to SNCB Central Station [5-minute walk] and Grand Place. Exit station and in to Cantersteen, right along Rue de Infante Isabette, which leads into Rue Marche-aux-Herbes.

1050 Orient Express, 14, Galerie “Le Bailli”, Avn Louise 195, B-1000 Bruxelles, Tel: 00.32.2.648.6411. Closed: Monday and Wednesday. Remarks: Belgian models sold. Located: Take Metro from SNCB Gare du Midi, alight at Place Louise, either walk or take Tram No’s 32 or 94 to Avenue Louise [mid way].

BMS, “V” Rue Marche-aux-Herbes 36, B-1000 Bruxelles, Tel: 00.32.2.512.2956. Closed: Open all weekdays. Remarks: Limited new model stock on first floor. Located: Close to SNCB Central Station [5-minute walk] and Grand Place. Exit station and in to Cantersteen, right along Rue de Infante Isabette, which leads into Rue Marche-aux-Herbes.

L’Univers du Miniature, Chaussee de Mons 1079, B-1000 Bruxelles, Tel: 00.32.2.520.1709. Closed: Monday & Tuesday mornings, Thursday and Friday [all day] Remarks: Belgian models sold.

Located: Take Tram No.103 from SNCB Gare du Midi.

Chatelineau, Au Petit Train, Rue du Sart Allet 4, B-6200 Chatelineau, Tel: 00.32.7.140.4425. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Second hand models sold. Located: In suburb near Chatelet, south east suburb of Charleroi on N-922 [nearest SNCB station Chatelet 4 Km.].

Bazaar du Combattant, Rue des Essarts 32, B-6200 Chatelineau, Tel: 00.32.7.138.3039. Closed: Open all weekdays. Remarks: None Located: In suburb near Chatelet, south east suburb of Charleroi on N-922 [nearest SNCB station Chatelet 4 Km.].

Dinant, Espace Temps, Rue Adolphe Sax 64, B-5500, Dinant, Tel: 00.32.8.222.7003. Closed: Open all weekdays. Remarks: Second hand models sold. Located: Close to SNCB station [+/- 500 m]. Exit station onto Avn Franchet d’Esperey, cross River Meuse, Rue Adolphe Sax is second on left.

Drongen, Go - Rail, Henri de Sagherstraat 16, B-9031, Drongen, Tel / Fax: 00.32.9.227.6841. Closed: Mornings, Monday and Tuesday, [Saturday 09:00 to 18:00]. Remarks: Extensive range of manufacturers, second hand models sold. Located: In suburb to south west of Gent, take exit 13 from A-10 onto N-466 [nearest SNCB station Gent St. Pierre 5 Km.].

Enghien, Jocadis “V”, Rue de Bruxelles 53, B-7850 Enghien, Tel: 00.32.2.395.7105 / Fax: 00.32.2.395.6141. Closed: All day Monday and Thursday morning. Remarks: Excellent range of Belgian models, many hand made, some quite expensive, many books, videos, and accessories. As the Michelin Guide would say “worth a deviation to visit”. Located: Close to centre of Enghien. Exit station towards town centre and church tower; fork left after +/- 50m. Alternatively 3 minutes walk from Market square and Church.

Gent, Hobby Verborgh “V”, Kortrijksepoortstraat 250, B-9000 Gent, Tel: 00.32.9.223.1236 / Fax: 00.32.9.233.5259. Closed: Tuesdays. Remarks: Good selection of Benelux models, large other stock. Specialist stock of OVB models. Located: From SNCB Gent St. Pierre station follow tramlines to town centre, about 10 minutes walk [1,000 m], or take tram direction city centre to mid way Kortrijkesepoortstraat.

Gruitrode, Treinshop Guido Olaerts, Snepstraat 15, B-3578 Gruitrode, Tel: 00.32.1.185.6016 / Fax: 00.32.1.185.7832, [maybe 32.8.985....]. Closed: Mornings, afternoons and Monday. Daily open from 16:00 to 20:00, [Saturday 10:00 to 18:00]. Remarks: Specialises in Marklin models. Located: In village on N-730 between Genk [16 Km], and Bree [nearest SNCB station Genk].

Halle, Techno Hobby, Basiliekstraat 66, B-1500 Halle, Tel: 00.32.2.356.0403 / Fax 00.32.2.361.2410. Closed: Monday Remarks: None Located: In small town with SNCB station off A-8 approx. 20Km south of Bruxelles.

Hasselt, Modelbouw Broux, Koning Albertstraat 40, B-3500, Hasselt, Tel: 00.32.1.126.3290 / Fax: 00.32.1.126.3292. Closed: Open all weekdays. Remarks: Normal stock. Located: In centre of Hasselt with SNCB station, need to ask locally.

Heverlee, Het Spoor, Naamsesteenweg 41, B-3001 Heverlee, Tel / Fax: 00.32.1.620.3229. Closed: Thursday morning and all day Wednesday. Remarks: Model making tools also sold. Located: In suburb south east of Leuven, exit 23 off A-3 to Liege [nearest SNCB station Leuven 5 Km.].

Ittre, M.Deckx, Rue de Fauquez 32, B-1460, Ittre, Tel: 00.32.6.764.8875. Closed: Daytime and Thursday, open weekday evenings from 18:30 to 20:30, Saturday 10:30 to 17:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 13:00. Remarks: Specialist models. Located: On N-280 south of Bruxelles, [19 Km], exit 17 [Braine le Chateau] on west ring [A-7] to N-28 and N-280 [nearest SNCB station Braine l’Alleud 10 Km.].

Jumet, La Boite a Fumee, Chausee de Bruxelles 117, B-6040 Jumet, Tel: 00.32.7.135.1548. Closed: Open all weekdays. Remarks: Normal stock. Located: In suburb North West of Charleroi close to A-54 and Courcelles [nearest SNCB station Charleroi 6 Km.].

La Louviere, Etoile du Nord, Rue de Belle-Vue 200, B-7100 La Louviere, Tel: 00.32.6.426.5454. Closed: Monday and Wednesday. Remarks: Second hand models sold [when available]. Located: In small town with SNCB station off A-15 between Mons and Charleroi.

Liege, Hobby 2000 “V”, Rue Mean 11-13, B-4020 Liege, Tel: 00.32.4.341.2987 / Fax: 00.32.4.343.6603. Closed: Open weekdays. Remarks: Extensive stock of all and Belgian models, some hand made, second hand stock sold. Potential to buy that specific “missing” model. As the Michelin Guide would say “worth a deviation to visit”. Located: In old city approximately 2,000 m from SNCB Liege Guillemins station. Exit station into Rue des Guillemins. Right into Rue Sohet leading into Rue des Vingt Deux, cross dual carriageway and turn left at River Meuse bank and head for Pont Albert, cross Meuse and left onto path alongside river [Quai Marcelles]. Next bridge [Pont Kennedy do not cross bridge] cross over road and turn right, take first left and left fork at road split into Rue Mean, shop is on the right.

Losheim Hergersberg, Euro Tecnica “V”, B-4760 Losheim Hergersberg [right on Belgian German border], Tel: 00.32.8.054.9006. Closed: Mornings, except weekends [10:00 hours]. Remarks: Highlights are 2 superb model layouts over 100 Sq. m, [HO and N]. HO features Benelux stock. Admission cost to model layouts is 10 Dem. Also on display are old Marklin models. For wives there is Krippana alongside, an exhibition of international Christmas cribs. Located: On Belgian / German border in old customs house. Probably best route is N632 east from Malmedy [nearest SNCB stations Spa or Trois Ponts 40 Km.].

Moelingen, Rocky Rail, Mescherstraat 104, B-3790 Moelingen, Tel: 00.32.4.381.2343 / Fax: 00.32.4.381.1155. Closed: Mornings, all day Monday and Tuesday, [open Saturday 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday 10:00 to 13:00]. Remarks: Member of Holland Modelbouw Groep. Located: In village on N-653, near Belgian / Dutch border, close to exit 1 on A-2 from Maastricht [nearest SNCB station Vise 6 Km.].

Namur, La Boitatrain, Rue du Pont 22, B-5000 Namur, Tel: 00.32.8.122.2134. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Second hand models sold, [when available].

Located: Reasonably close to SNCB station [700 m], exit station onto Place de la Station, left into Avn de la Gare, right into Rue de Fer which becomes Rue de l’Ange and Rue de Marchovelette, Rue du Pont is to right before River Sambre.

Oostende, Model Treinen Guy Vyncke “V”, Vlaanderstraat 72, B-8400 Oostende, Tel: 00.32.5.970.1572. Closed: Thursday. Remarks: Limited Belgian stock, often reductions on selected stock. Located: Very close to the beach. From SNCB station follow road alongside Fish Quays until parallel with the beach [Iseghem Laan], street is 3rd on right [about 20 minutes walk].

Pecrot / Archenne, Ets. Roland Verstraeten, Rue Celastin 17, B-1390 Pecrot / Archenne, Tel: 00.32.10.84.2491 / Fax: 00.32.10.84.2866. Closed: Monday [all day] and Saturday afternoon. Remarks: Specialises in digital models and equipment. Located: Between 2 small villages Pecrot and Archenne. Nearest SNCB stations at Pecrot or Archenne [+/- 2Km]. By road take A-4 [Bruxelles to Namur], exit 8 on N-25 towards Hamme Mille / Leuven, after approx. 10 Km, shop is on minor road to left.

Ranst, PB Messing Modelbouw, Hogenaardsweg 7, B-2520, Ranst, Tel: 00.32.3.353.2410. Closed: Postal and Exhibition sales only. Remarks: Specialises in making selected model locomotives, also has kits available. Located: In suburb 10 Km east of Antwerp.

Schilde P. J. Humblet, Noorderlaan 23, B-2970, Schilde, Tel: 00.32.3.384.2925 / Fax: 00.32.3.385.4233. Closed? Remarks: Includes range of specialist model stock, stock list available on demand. Located: In suburb approximately 8 Km north east of Antwerp on N-12 to Turnhout.

Temse, Modeltech, Pieter Dierckxlaan 157, B-9140 Temse, Tel: 00.32.3.296.3176. Closed:? Remarks: Specialises in electronic systems including digital systems. Located: In small town with SNCB station 25Km south west of Antwerp on N-16.

Waterloo, Alpha Models, Chausse de Bruxelles 542, B-1410 Waterloo, Tel / Fax: 00.32.2.354.6040. Closed: Monday. Remarks: None. Located: In village, with SNCB station, 30 Km south of Bruxelles. From Bruxelles take east ring towards Paris through Foret de Soignes, exit “Waterloo”, follow “Center” to cross Chausse de Bruxelles at second [?] set of lights [N-5]. Alternatively take N-5 from Bruxelles centre.

Wavre, Wavre Modelism, Rue du Chemin du Fer 11, B-1300 Wavre, Tel: 00.32.10.22.6148. Closed: Open all weekdays. Remarks: Second hand models sold, [when available]. Located: In small town with SNCB station south east of Bruxelles off A-4 B to Namur.

Wemmel, Jean Michel, R. Remerkerstraat 1, B-1780 Wemmel, Tel / Fax: 00.32.2.460.6014. Closed: Open all weekdays, [09:00 to 12:00, 14:00 to 19:00]. Remarks: Second hand models sold, [prior to 1960], or exchanged. Specialises in Marlin models, [claims largest stock in Belgium]. Located: To north of Bruxelles ring, take exit 9 and first right into Meyskens Straat, continue over Cdt J de Brock Plein, cross De Limburg Stirum Laan into Lt. Graff Plein and into E V Elewijckstraat, left in Van der Veken Laan, turn right at corner into Remerkerstraat. Suburban bus from Gare du Nord stops within 600 m of shop.

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Bascharge, Train & Model Shop “V”, Avenue de Luxembourg 32, L-4950 Bascharge, Tel / Fax: 00.352.50.2676. Closed: Monday morning. Remarks: Usual range of models. Located: In small town on N-5-, approximately 20 Km SW of Luxembourg City [nearest CFL station Bascharge Sanem 2 Km.].

Bitburg (Germany), Die Ecke “V”, Haupstraffe 26, 54635 Bitburg, Germany, Tel? Closed? Remarks: Looks like a toyshop from the outside but upstairs there is an excellent selection of Vollmer and Faller kits. Located: In a small town in Germany approximately 25 Km from Echternach, in the main pedestrian street.

Esch Sur Alzette, Loco Modeles, Rue de Commerce 22, L-4067, Esch Sur Alzette, Tel: 00.352.542691. Closed: Monday morning. Remarks: None Located: Reasonably close, [500m], to CFL station, exit station into Rue de la Gare, Rue de Commerce is 5th street to right.

Luxembourg Ville, Model Shop “V”, Rue de Bonnevoie 88, L-1260 Luxembourg, Tel / Fax: 00.352.407232. Closed: Monday morning. Remarks: Specialises in CFL stock, including limited CFL releases and some hand made models. Second hand models sometimes sold. Located: In street just “behind” Luxembourg CFL station [a 5 min walk]. Cross station on overhead walkway from Platform 3, Rue de Bonnevoie is opposite exit from walkway stairs / lift. Shop is one block down on right hand side.

Mersch, Model Hobby Shop, Centre Marisca B.10, L-7560, Mersch, Tel: 00.352.335833 / Fax: 00.352.332980. Closed: Monday morning, Remarks: None Located: In small town with CFL station, approximately 16 Km north of Luxembourg.

Strassen, MBS-L “V”, Route D’Arlon 111, L-8009, Strassen, Tel: 00.352.31.1519 / Fax: 00.352.31074. Closed: Monday morning. Remarks: Excellent selection of Belgian and CFL models, including CFL limited releases. some hand made. Occasionally second hand models available, extensive stock of other models, worth a visit. Located: Just to west of Luxembourg on N-4, almost opposite exit 4 from A-4 [E-25], nearest CFL station BertrangeStrassen 3 Km. Line 7 Bus from station will take you within 1 Km of shop.

Netherlands Afferden Willy Trienes, Dorpstraat 13, 5851 AG Afferden, Tel / Fax: 00.31.485.531914. Closed: Mornings and all day Monday, [open Saturday 10:00 to 16:00]. Remarks: Marklin specialist. Located: In village near German border midway on N-271 [Venlo to Nijmegen] [nearest NS Station Boxmeer 4 km].

Almelo, Somberg Modelbouw, Grotestraat Zuid 136, 7607 CW Almelo, Tel: 00.31.546.812981 / Fax: 00.31.546.851330. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Reasonable stock of Dutch models, second hand models sold. Located: Close to NS station, [+/- 1,000 m], follow Stationplein / Wierdense Straat into main square, Grotestraat is to north at right of PTT.

Alphen a/d Rijn, Erik Boere Philatelie “V”, Julianstraat 96, 2405 CJ Alphen a/d Rijn, Tel: 00.31.172.429.747 / Fax 00.31.172.472.492. Closed: Mondays. Remarks: Second hand models and railway stamps sold. Located: Near Post Office on North side of Oude Rijn in town centre approximately 10 minutes walk, [+ 1,000 m], from NS station.

Amersfoort Steven Volp Modelbouw “V”, Krommestraat 27, 3811 CA, Amersfoort, Tel: 00.31.33.461.7841. Closed: Monday morning, Remarks: Small shop, but with large selection and well informed staff. Located: In pedestrian area of old town, approx. 500 m from NS station, take Bus lines 5,6 or 7 to Varkensmaarkt.

Amstelveen, De Groot Toyspecial “V”, Rembrandthof 42, 1181 ZL Amstelveen, Tel: 00.31.20.347.3344. Closed: Open all week, [sometimes on a Sunday]. Remarks: Specialises in Dutch models, advertises large stock of other models. Located: Close to, [+/- 1,000 m], Amsterdam underground station “Amstelveen Centrum” or “Binnenhof. Nearest NS station Amsterdam Zuid WTC, take tramline 5 to terminus, and right through shopping mall. Alternate [exit 5 from A9]. Rembrandthof mall is located on the “Oude Plein 1960”.

Amsterdam Scale Train House “V”, Bilderdijkstraat 94, Amsterdam, Tel: 00.31.2.612.2670. Closed: Monday / Tuesday? Remarks: Large collection of second hand models Located: On tramline 7 or 17, alight at “Kinkerstraat / Bilderdijkkade” stop, enter Bilderdijkstraat and walk approximately 400 m in direction of the Rozengracht, shop is on left.

The Treinhouse [Intertoys] “V”, Heilige Weg 26-28, 1012 XR Amsterdam, Tel: 00.31.20.638.3356. Closed: Monday morning, Remarks: A toy store with a large collection of new Dutch and other European items upstairs. Located: Close, [+/- 1,000m] to NS station, exit station and head for De Dam main square, walk down Calverstraat in direction of De Munt, turn right into Heilige Weg after passing “Bonneterie” Department store. Alternatively Tram lines 4, 9, 16, 20A, 24 & 25 to Muntplein, 1, 2 or 5 to Koningsplein.

Apeldoorn De Modeltrein, Asselsestraat 187, Apeldoorn, Tel / Fax: 00.31.55.355.6340. Closed: All day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and mornings. [open Saturday 10:00 to 16:00]. Remarks: Second hand stock sold when available, repair service. Located: If numbering starts from east, within 1,00 Km of NS station. Exit station [north] into Spoorstraat, right into Hoofdstraat, left into Kalverstraat, right into Druckerstraat, Asselsestraat is third on left.

Wentink “V”, Loseweg 39, 7312, Apeldoorn, Tel: 00.31.55.521.2270. Closed: Monday Remarks: Advertises a large collection of new and second hand models [300 Sq. m]. Located: Some way [2000 m] to north east of Apeldoorn station. Exit station into Nieuwdijk [left] into Kalverstraat [left], right into Druckerstraat to Vosselmanstraat [right], right into Koninginnelaan, Loseweg is on left [behind Hotel Bloemink] or Stadsline 1 to Kweelweg stop.

Baarle Nassau “V”, van Gils Modelbouw, Oordeelsestraat 52-54, 5111 PL Baarle Nassau, Tel: 00.31.13.507.9223 / Fax: 00.31.13.507.8127. Closed: Thursday, [Sunday 10:00 to 17:00]. Remarks: Large stock, which includes Belgian models. Located: In village on Belgian border, mid way between Breda and Turnhout on N-119 [nearest SNCB station Turnhout, 14 Km, but has a bus connection].

Badhoevedorp, Harlaar Modeltrein, Badhoevenlaan 53, 1171 DB Badhoeven, Tel: 00.31.20.659.9494 / Fax: 00.31.20.659.9491. Closed: Monday.

Remarks: Second hand models sold, exchanges and repair service. Located: In small town / suburb south of Amsterdam, close to A-9 [Schiphol to Haarlem]. Take tram Line 16 from NS Central Station, change at end of Cornelis Krusemanstraat for Bus Line 69, which passes end of Badhoevenlaan.

Boesingheliede, Segers Modelspoor Hobby, Schipolweg 831, 2143 CA, Boesingheliede, Tel: 00.31.23.561.6586 / Fax: 00.31.23.563.3902. Closed: Mornings and Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. Remarks: Exchanges, repairs and rebuilding service. Located: In small town / Amsterdam suburb on N-232 Haarlem to Schiphol road [nearest NS station Schiphol].

Borkel, De Spoorzoeker, Dorpstraat 48a, 5556 VL Borkel, Tel: 00.31.40.206.8553 / Fax: 00.31.40.206.8599. Closed: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Remarks: Member of Holland Modelbouw Groep. Located: In village 17 Km south of Eindhoven to east of N-69 [nearest NS station Eindhoven].

Boxtel, BEMO Inexport, Treienen verzenhuis, Hendrik Verheeslaan 9, 5283 CP, Boxtel, Tel: 00.31.411.675622 / Fax: 411.684199, Closed: Monday and Tuesday. Remarks: Specialises in Swiss and German models, also digital and software sold. Located: In small town with NS station approximately 10 km south of ‘S-Hertogenbosch.

Bussum, Speelgoed den Uyl “V”, Nassaulaan 31, 1404 CM Bussum, Tel: 00.31.35.691.5692, Fax 35.693.5666. Closed: Monday/Tuesday? Remarks: Offering 5 % discount to NRS members up to 07 June 2001, Located: In small town with NS station, approximately 15km south east of Amsterdam. Shop is located in the High Street, near “Hema” clothing store.

Den Haag, Trein & Modelbouw de Houtloods “V”, Loosduinkade 240, Den Haag, Tel: 00.31.70.345.6939. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Large selection of second hand models. Located: Away from centre approximately 10 minutes ride on Tram Line No. 2 from NS Central station.

Trein & Modelbouw de Houtloods, Huis te Landelaan 463, Rijsweg, Tel: 00.31.70.394.4794. Closed? Remarks? Located: Take Bus Line 18 from either CS or HS Station, [15 minutes].

Delft, De Koploper, Oosteinde 189, 2611 VD Delft, Tel: 00.31.15.213.2343. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Repairs done and second hand models sold. Also sells Artitec Dutch model boat kits [HO & N scale]. Located: Reasonably close [+/- 1,000 m], to Delft NS station, take Westerlandseweg / Zuidwal, turn left at M de Ruyterweg, turn right at Molslaan, Oosteinde is first cross street.

A. J. Prins, Choorstraat 4, 2611 Delft, Tel: 00.31.15.212.3123 / Fax 00.31.15.212.5937. Closed: Monday morning. Remarks: Second hand models sold, mainly good condition Marklin. Benelux and Dutch models sold. Located: Reasonably close [+/- 1,000 m], from Delft NS station, exit station into Westvest continue north, [alongside railway] into Phoenixstraat, take first right by Oude Kerk, Choorstraat should be to right of church near PTT.

Deventer Wentink Kleine Overstraat 59, Deventer, Tel: 31.570.616996. Closed? Remarks? Located?

Drachten,

Hobby Modelbouw, Raadhuisplein 49, 9203 CZ Drachen, Tel: 00.31.51.251.2230. Closed: Monday morning. Remarks: Specialises in Dutch models. Second hand models sold when available. Located: In small town 30-Km south east of Leeuwarden on N-31 to Emmen. Nearest station is Heereveen [20 Km] with bus connection to Drachten.

Eindhoven, De Gestelse Bazar, Hoogstraat 189, 5615 PW Eindhoven, Tel? Closed: Monday morning. Remarks: Wide selection of all stock. Located: Within walking distance of NS station [+/- 1,000 m], find Emmasingel outside station, walk along into Keizersgracht, right into KL Berg, cross over Edenstraat into Hoogstraat.

Speyer Treinhobby, Rozemarijnstraat 14 A, 5614 GB Eindhoven, Tel: 00.31.40.211.2277 / Fax: 00.31.40.212.7121. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Second hand models sold, also repair service, member of Holland Modelbouw Groep. Located: A reasonable walk from NS station [2,000 m], exit south into Fuutlaan, right to Vestdijk, right into Hertogstraat, Dijk, past ANWB shop, fork left into Leenderweg, and ask locally.

Goringchem, Rene Muilwijk Modelbouw, Molenstraat 31, 4201 CV Goringchem, Tel / Fax: 00.31.183.631945. Closed: Tuesday. Remarks: None. Located: In small town with NS station, approximately 30 Km west of Rotterdam close to A-15, [and junction of A27].

Gouda, H & H Modelbouw “V”, Driewegplein 10, 2805 HV Gouda, Tel / Fax: 00.31.182.527.462. Closed: All day Monday & Tuesday, and also mornings. Remarks: Second hand models sold, member of Holland Modelbouw Groep. Located: On outskirts to north east approximately 10 minutes ride [1,800 m], on City minibus [No.2?] from NS station.

Trainbrain, Kuiperstraat 48, 2801 NS Gouda, Tel: 00.31.182.526.956. Closed: Mornings [except Saturday], and all day Tuesday and Thursday. Remarks: Second hand models sold. Located: In old town [1,200 m], exit NS station past ANWB, cross Kattensingel and walk to Market Square along Klienweg / Hoogstraat, past Sint Jan church [on left], follow West Haven, [canal on left], right into Noodgods, cross over Peperstraat into Kuiperstraat.

Groningen, Kienhorst Modeltreinen Groningen, Turfsingel 18, 9712 KR Groningen, Tel: 00.31.50.313.1312. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Free coffee, and free krijgt, [ride?], to the trains. Located: A reasonable walk [+/- 2,000 m], from NS station, follow Stationsweg east, cross over second bridge to left along Hereweg [north] over Hereplein into Herestraat, right at Market to pass Martinkerk Church to right along Kreupelstraat, cross canal to find Turfsingel.

de Stoomfluit, St. Jansstraat 19, 9712 Groningen, Tel: 00.31.50.312.1239. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Second hand models sold. Located: A reasonable walk [+/- 2,000 m], from NS station, follow Stationsweg east, cross over second bridge to left along Hereweg [north] over Hereplein into Herestraat, right at Market to pass Martinkerk Church to left along Grote markt, cross canal and Turfsingel to find St. Jansstraat ahead.

Haarlem, Godfather Models & Supply, Texelhof 179, 2036 KG Haarlem, Tel / Fax: 00.31.23.533.3105. Closed: All week except Thursday, otherwise by appointment. Remarks: Specialises in hand made models.

Located: A reasonable distance from NS station [3,500 m], take Bus Line 77 from station to Amelandstraat, Texelhof is second right.

Heerlen, Modelspoorcentrum Linden, Keekstraat 2 / Heulstraat 1, 6413 HP, Heerlen, Tel / Fax: 00.31.45.5211121. Closed: Monday/Tuesday? Remarks: All major manufacturer's models stocked. Located: In small town with NS station approximately 20 km north east of Maastricht.

Hoofddorp, Segers Modelspoorhobby, IJweg 997, 2133 ME Hoofddorp, Tel: 00.31.23.561.6586 / Fax: 00.31.23.563.3902. Closed: Mornings, and all day Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, [open Saturday 09:00 to 17:00]. Remarks: Member of Holland Modelbouw Groep. Located: A reasonable distance from NS station [4,000 m], exit station north and left onto Van Heuven Goedhartlaan, follow road approximately 2,500 m and left into Altenburg, IJweg is then off to right.

Katwijk aan Zee, Hoe Maakt U Het?, Voorstraat 58, 2225 ES Katwijk aan Zee, Tel / Fax: 00.31.71.407.4999. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Member of Holland Modelbouw Groep. Located: Towards North Sea Entering by N-441, take Wassenaarseweg, Provincialweg, left into Zeeweg, third left should be Voorstraat [nearest NS station Leiden 10 Km].

Kerkrade, De Spoorline, Nieuwstraat 73-74, 6462 GM Kerkrade, Tel / Fax: 00.31.45.545.6666. Closed: Open all week, Saturday [11:00 to 15:00]. Remarks: Hand made models and repairs undertaken. Located: In small town with NS station almost on Dutch / German border close to north Aachen.

Leiden, Tracks, Korevaarstraat 22, Leiden, Tel: 00.31.71.513.1020. Closed: Mornings, Monday and Tuesday. Remarks: Second hand models sold. Located: A tidy walk from NS Leiden Station, cross Stationplein, go along Stationweg into Steenstraat, cross canal left side then right along Prinsessekade, left into Breestraat which eventually becomes Korevaarstraat. Bus Lines 33 or 43 pass the door.

Leeuwarden De Treinen Passage, Sint Jacobsstraat 38-40, 8911 HV Leeuwarden, Tel / Fax: 00.31.58.213.9100. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Member of Holland Modelbouw Groep. Located: Close to NS station [800 m], exit station to north, cross Station Plein and canal into Prins Hendrikstraat, then enquire locally.

Lelystad, De Treinenhoek, Botter 44-15, 8243, JE Lelystad, Tel / Fax: 00.31.320.253.160. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Member of Holland Modelbouw Groep. Located: Close to NS station [600 m], exit station east into Stationsweg, south and right into to Visarenddreef. Botter is area to left of Visarenddreef.

Lisse, De Kapel, Heereweg 185, 2161 BD Lisse, Tel: 00.31.252.41718. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Only second hand models sold, also train stamps. Tolerant wives can visit Kerkenhof, close by until end May. Located: In small town on N-208, 5 Km north of Leiden. Regular bus service from Leiden NS station.

Middelburg, Speelboom Middelburg,

Langeviele 8, 4331 LT Middelburg, Tel: 00.31.118.613234. Closed: Open all weekdays. Remarks: None. Located: Reasonably close [850 m] to NS station. Exit station north onto Kanaalweg, cross Kanaal on Station Brug into Stationstraat, cross second canal, turn left into Tuurkaai / NWE Haven / Hoogstraat, right into Gortstraat, cross 1940 Plein, Langeviele is left.

Molenhoek, De Locloods, Middelweg 3, 6584 AE, Molenhoek, Tel: 00.31.24.3586545. Closed: Monday/Tuesday? Remarks: None Located: In village approximately 6 km south of Nijmegen on N-271, nearest NS station at Nijmegen Heyendaal, approx. 3 km.

Nijmegen, Interhobby, St. Jacobslaan 13, 6533 BN Nijmegen, Tel: 00.31.24.355.6810. Closed: Monday. Remarks: None. Located: A reasonable distance [+ 2,000 m], from NS Nijmegen station. Exit station [to east] into Mathonsingel, cross over Keizer Karel Plein into St. Annastraat, carry on and [eventually] into Haterseweg on right, St. Jacobslaan is off Haterseweg on left.

Noordwolde, Big Train World, Bovenstreek 25, 8391 HN Noordwolde, Tel: 00.31.561.431.083 / Fax: 00.31.561.431.169. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Large selection of European and US stock. Located: In village on N-353, 25 Km north of Steenwijk. By train to NS Steenwijk and Bus Line 17, stop close by shop.

Oegstgeest De Tombe, De Kempeneerstraat 77, 2341 GJ Oegstgeest, Tel: 00.31.71 517.2977 / Fax 71.515.6935. Closed: Monday / Tuesday? Remarks: Standard collection of models Located: In village approximately 2 km north of Leiden NS station. Exit station to north along Rijnsburgerweg, after approximately 1,000m turn right into Warmonderweg, De Kempeneerstraat is first on left. By car take exit 06 on A44 north from Den Haag.

Oud Beijerland, A van Arkel - Mourits, Hortensiastraat 48, 3261 BJ Oud Beijerland, Tel: 00.31.186.615316. Closed: Monday & Wednesday. Remarks: Large selection of European and US models, second hand models sold. Located: In village to west on N-217 off A-29, exit 5 from Rotterdam to Williamstad, [nearest NS station Dordrecht 16 Km].

Papendrecht, ‘t Oude Station, Brederodehuis 18/19, 3353 HD, Papendrecht, Tel: 00.31.78.641.1795. Closed: Monday/Tuesday? Remarks: Tax free shopping available, frequent demonstrations held both for loco’s and autos. Located: In small town approximately 20 Km south east of Rotterdam off N-3.

Roermond, Anita Decor, Venloseweg 73, 6041 BT Roermond, Tel: 00.31.475.315.410 / Fax: 00.31.475.330254. Closed: Mornings, and all day Monday and Tuesday, [open Saturday 10:00 17:00]. Remarks: Specialises in scenery, models not generally sold, member of Holland Modelbouw Groep. Located: Close to NS Roermond station [1,000 m], exit west to Godsweerdersingel, turn right and carry on to Wilhelminasingel, Venloseweg is then second on right.

Rosmalen, Brekelmans Modelbouw, Graafsebaan 17, 5248 JR Rosmalen, Tel: 00.31.73.521.4606 / Fax: 00.31.73.521.4806. Closed: Monday.

Remarks: Member of Holland Modelbouw Groep. Located: In suburb with NS station to north east of 'Hertogenbosch, exit 2 on N-50.

Rotterdam, Johan Voermans, Ganzerikplein 2A, 3053 EA Rotterdam, Tel / Fax: 00.31.10.418.3541. Closed: Monday and Wednesday. Remarks: None. Located: To north of Rotterdam [+/- 4,000 m], take train from NS Rotterdam Hofplein station, alight at Wilgenplas station, cross Wilgenplas Plein into Edelweisslaan, left into Wilgensingel to find Ganzerikplein at end on right. Alternatively tram Line No. 5 from outside NS Central station.

St. Willebrord, De Wereld in het Klein, Dorpstraat 30, 4711 NG, St. Willebrord, Tel: 00.31.165.389932. Closed: All day Tuesday, Open other days from 16.00 to 20.00, except Saturday 10:00 to 16:00. Remarks: Specialises in Marklin, Fleischmann and Roco. Located: In village approximately 78 km east of Breda off A-58 / E-312, nearest NS station Etten Leur at 2 - 3 Km.

Schagen, De Model Zolder, Gedempte Grachte 55A, 1741 GB Schagen, Tel: 00.31.224.219237 / Fax: 00.31.224.219235. Closed: All day Monday and Tuesday, and Wednesday morning. Remarks: None. Located: In small town with NS station to east halfway off N-9 between Alkmaar and Den Helder.

Sittard, Treinenzaak Vleugels, Steenweg 76/78, 6131 BH Sittard, Tel: 00.31.46.449.0149 / Fax: 00.31.46.449.5934. Closed: Monday morning. Remarks: Specialises and stocks most Dutch models, second hand models sold. Located: Close to German border in Limburg. Shop is 5 minutes walk from NS station [Sittard], or 1 km from end of main road into Sittard.

Tilburg, Modeltrein, Korvelseweg 195, 5025 JE Tilburg, Tel: 00.31.13.542.4808. Closed: Mornings, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Remarks: Marklin & Fleischmann HO specialists, repairs done and second hand models sold. Located: Within walking distance of NS Station [1,500 m], follow Spoorlaan west, left into Noordhoekring which becomes Korvelseweg after crossing Bredaseweg.

Utrecht, Kuijpers Hobbyhuis, Minrebroederstraat 26, 3512 GT Utrecht, Tel: 00.31.30.231.5505. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Technical specialist, visit can be combined with visit to the Netherlands Railway Museum. Located: Close to NS Central Station [1,000 m]. Walk through Winkel Centrum, cross over Catherine Baan and go along Mariaplaats, and left into Zadelstraat, Domplein, left side into Voetiusstraat, left to Domstraat, St. Jansstraat, Minrebroedrerstraat is on left. Alternative is to take Bus Line 2 or 22.

Vlaardingen, ‘t Speelkwartier, Van Hogendorplaan 3A, 3135 HV Vlaardingen, Tel: 00.31.10.471.7888. Closed: Mornings and all day Monday. Remarks: Second hand models sold, member of Holland Modelbouw Groep Located: A tidy walk from Vlaardingen Centrum Station [3,500 m], or from NS Vlaardingen Oost station [1,000 m], take Spoorsingel to north, this after crossing LA Kesperweg becomes Van Hogendorplaan.

Modeltreinexpress, Voorstraat 43-45, 3135 HV Vlaardingen, Tel: 00.31.10.435.7767. Closed: Monday. Remarks: Extensive stock including 900m display of models. Located: A reasonable walk from NS Vlaadingen Oost station [1,200 m], exit station to north on Spoorsingel, turn left into Scheidamsedijk, Voorstraat approximately 1,000 m on left.

Voorburg J. M. v. d. Linden,

Laan van Nieuw Oosteinde 236, 2274 EP Voorburg, Tel: 00.31.70.3821505. Closed: Monday/Tuesday? Remarks: Specialises in Marklin, Lima and Roco models, will buy and sell. Located: In a suburb of Den Haag, nearest NS station Leidschendam / Voorburg, exit station to north to Laan van Nieuw Oosteinde [approx. 50 m.]

Wagenberg [near Breda], De Spoorbrug, Dorpsstraat 2, Wagenberg, [Near Breda], Tel: 00.31.76.593.3895 / Fax: 00.31.76.593.5070. Closed: Mornings, and all day Monday and Tuesday. Remarks: None. Located: In village to north of Breda, and east off A-16, exit at Esso Service station direction “Zevenbergschen” before Hollands Diep bridge, [nearest NS station Lage Zwaluwe 5 Km.].

Weerselo, Studio 22.5 Bisschopstraat 24, 7595 AT Weerselo, Tel: 00.31.541.662.217 / Fax: 00.31.541.661.890. Closed: Mornings, and all day Monday and Tuesday, [open Saturday 10:00 to 16:00, first Sunday in month 13:30 to 17:00]. Remarks: Second hand models sold. Located: In village on N-343, 20 Km east of Almelo [nearest NS station Borne 8 Km.].

Zoetermeer, Treinshop Hoogduyn “V”, Schoutenhoek 158, 2722 EP Zoetermeer, Tel: 00.31.79.331.5434 / Fax: 00.31.79.331.9832. Closed: Open all week. Remarks: Good range of second hand stock, very helpful. Located: Close to NS sprinter service [1,000 m]. Take “left hand” Zoetermeer sprinter from Den Haag Central, alight at NS Palenstein station, turn right along “Du Meelaan”, cross over at second left into Ambachtscherenlaan. Shop is on the facing corner, opposite garage, entrance located in u/g car park under apartment block.

Zelhem, Hobbyshop Modelbouw, Smidsstraat 28, 7021 AC Zelhem, Tel: 00.31.314.623169 / Fax: 00.31.314.623125. Closed: Mondays. Remarks: Specialises in Dutch models, second hand models sold. Located: In village 20 Km east of Arnhem and north of Doetinchem [nearest NS station Doetinchem 7 Km.].

Doubtful Shops The following shops, although advertised earlier, may not now exist, Those marked * were contacted but no replies were received either to a questionnaire, nor is it possible to contact by telephone. Belgium Antwerp, Loc Center, Grote Steenweg 674, B-2600 Berchem Antwerp, Tel: 00.32.3.449.7238.

Bruxelles, LocoTender, Rue ch. Degroux 8, B-1040 Bruxelles, Tel: 00.32.2.736.5399.

Urbia Maquettes, Rue des Glands, B-1190, Bruxelles.

Chenee, Nijssen, Rue de Station 38, B-4032 Chenee [Liege].

Grimbergem, Et. Van der Perre *, Keienberglaan 28, B-1850 Grimbergen, Tel: 00.32.2.269.1455.

Herstal, Jika Models, Rue Croix 52, B-4040 Herstal [Liege], Tel: 00.32.4.264.8797.

Jette, Van den Bossche, Rue L, Theodore 25-27, B-1090 Jette [Bruxelles], Tel: 00.32.2.427.1089.

Kortrijk, De Concorde *, Brugesestraat 40, B-8500 Kortrijk, Tel: 00.32.5.637.0565.

Leuven, Steambox, Diestsestraat 210, B-3000 Leuven, Tel: 00.32.1.622.2268.

Liege, ETS Copin, Rue Grety 156, B-4020 Liege.

Merksem, Chalumano, Toekomstlaan 1A, B-2170 Merksem [Antwerp], Tel: 00.32.3.645.5140.

Ottignes, Ottignes Loisirs *, Rue des Coquerees 19, B-1341 Ottignes, Tel / Fax: 00.32.1.061.3074.

Holland Harlingen, Van Hurck *, Hoogstraat 7, 8861 AD Harlingen, Tel: 00.31.571.415454?

Schiedam, ‘t Snuffelhuis *, Grote Markt 35-39, 311 NH Schiedam, Tel: 00.31.10.426.7554.