Our Store
At Rails of Sheffield, we not only offer a wide range of model railway products online, but we also have a physical shop where customers can visit and explore our extensive collection - located at 21-29 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, England, S8 0RL.
So, if you're in the Sheffield area or planning a visit, we invite you to come and explore our physical shop. Discover the joy of model railways and find everything you need to create your perfect layout.
Get to Know our Shop
Browse & Shop with Expert Advice
When you visit our shop, you'll have the opportunity to see our model railway products up close and personal. Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to assist you and provide expert advice on any questions you may have.
Our shop is designed to cater to the needs of model railway enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to experienced collectors. Whether you're just starting your model railway journey or looking to expand your existing collection, our shop is the perfect place to find what you need.
The Latest Releases on Display
In-store, you'll find a vast selection of model railway products, including locomotives, rolling stock, track systems, and accessories. We stock products from all of your favourite well-known brands, ensuring that you have access to high-quality and reliable items. We routinely refresh our cabinets with all of the latest releases so that you can see them in the flesh before you buy!
In addition to our wide product range, we also offer an in-store DCC Decoder Fitting service too. Our skilled technicians can fit DCC decoders to your locomotives, ensuring that they are ready to use straight out of the box. This service saves you time and effort, allowing you to enjoy your model railway without any hassle.
A Huge Selection of Preowned
Come along and rummage through our incredible selection of preowned models! We have one of the largest ranges of second hand on display in the entire country, with routinely Over 800 locomotives, 1000s of diecast vehicles and much more available to purchase at any one time! All of these models can be viewed, inspected and even tested on one of our test tracks if you require it.
Buy, Sell & Exchange in Real Time
Got something you'd like to sell? Our expert pre-owned team are on hand to provide a quick valuation for your items in-store quickly! You can choose to take cash for your unwanted models or use it as credit towards your next purchase.
Use our self-service trade-in system 'Rails Model Money' or give our team a call/ email to arrange a drop off in store.
Don't Miss our Special Events
At the store, we run a monthly programme of events for all customers to attend - including exclusive new product launches, manufacturer takeover days, price reduction events and much more!
These events give you the opportunity to:
- Learn about the latest news and releases direct from the manufacturer
- Receive unique special offers on all sorts of products
- Take part in awesome activities such as 3D scanning or scenic workshops
Events Schedule
We are in the process of updating our events calendar - check back soon for more info.
Bring your Club for a Day Out!
Did you know we can arrange for your club to have a tailored experience at the shop? NEW FOR 2024, these events have been very popular and we are looking to book more clubs for the second half of the year and into 2025, so don't delay and get your club down for a cracking day out at our shop.
Check out our Facebook Page!
Want to see all of our latest store arrivals? Make sure to like our Facebook page! Our store's own Facebook page offers you the chance to see behind the scenes at Rails and showcases all of the latest arrivals for you - including preowned rarities to explore.
This is also the best way to stay updated with our rolling programme of events.
How to Find Us
Take a Virtual Tour
The Emporium
The Main Store
Vintage Toys & Trains
How to Get Here
Arriving by Car
There is unrestricted parking outside our shop between 9:30am and 4pm Monday-Friday and all day at weekends. There is also plenty of parking nearby.Arriving by Public Transport
Many local bus services operated by Firstbus and Stagecoach call near our store. The stop locations are shown on the image above.
For more information and timetables, visit Travel South Yorkshire
- X17 Gold - Barnsley to Wirksworth via Sheffield
- 10/ 10A - Manor Top Circular
- 20 - Hemsworth to Ecclesfield
- 24/ 25 - Woodhouse to Bradway
- 43/ 43A/ 44 - Sheffield to Chesterfield
Meet the Team
 Matt Store Manager |
 Cameron Store Assistant |
 Brian Store Assistant |
 Rob Store Assistant |
 Lewis Store Assistant |