The Signal Box

11/09/2026

📣 Just a reminder that the shop is closed for a few days next week - (15-17th September inclusive) so pop in today/tomorrow to pick up some deals! 📣

02/09/2026

📢 OUR RETIREMENT SALE HAS BEEN EXTENDED WITH 1/3 OFF!
The retirement sale will now continue until Saturday 3rd October (at present).

From Friday 4th September stock is 1/3 off, giving you even more time to come and browse, find a bargain and stock up on your modelling essentials.

🚂 Hornby • Bachmann • Graham Farish • Dapol • Peco • Woodland Scenics • Metcalfe • Oxford Diecast • Rapido & more

⭐ PLUS – SPECIAL OFFER:
20% OFF PECO & HORNBY TRACK

Whether you're looking for a new project, replacing some rolling stock, adding to your layout or simply fancy a rummage through the shelves, now is the time to visit!

⚠️ Some exclusions apply, so please see the full details in store.

📍 The Signal Box, 1 Albion Street, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7DD
📞 0116 236 2901
🌐 www.signalboxanstey.co.uk

Come and grab a bargain while stocks last! 🚂💨

📢 PLEASE NOTE – HOLIDAY CLOSURE
The shop will be closed for a short period from 15th - 17th September inclusive.

We’ll be back open as normal from 18th September.

So if you’re planning a visit, please bear these dates in mind — and remember, the 1/3 OFF sale starts this Friday! 🚂

11/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who’s already been in to grab a bargain — the response has been brilliant!

For anyone who missed the news: with 25% OFF in-stock items, deducted at the till, so it’s a great time to pick up those items you’ve had your eye on.

Hornby, Bachmann, Graham Farish, Dapol, Peco, Woodland Scenics, Metcalfe, Oxford Diecast, Rapido and more — so if there’s something specific you’re after, don’t leave it too long!

(A few exclusions still apply — train sets already reduced, Humbrol, Peco at 12.5%, Hornby track at 12.5%, Railway Modeller, special orders and highlighted labels.)

Pop in and see us — as always, happy to help and give advice as you browse.

📍 1 Albion Street, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7DD

📞 0116 236 2901

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Welcome to The Signal Box, Anstey Based in Anstey, Leicester and established for over 35 years, we are one of the top model shops in the UK. Our helpful team offer expertise and high quality customer service for all your railway modelling needs. Anstey shop is open Tuesday - Saturday 9:30am - 5:00pm...

22/06/2026

We wanted to say a huge thank you for all the kind words and support since we shared that Martin is retiring. What a wonderful community we have at The Signal Box!

Please show your support and keep popping into the shop - we have lots to sell, including a business if you’re interested 😉

Looks like perfect garden railway weather this week too… 🚂 🌞 🚂

13/06/2026

🚂 RETIREMENT & END OF LEASE SALE 🚂

After many years serving the model railway community, Martin has decided to enjoy retirement and finish this chapter of The Signal Box.

As a result, there will be a sale of in-stock items, with most displayed prices reduced by 25%, deducted at the till.

Certain exclusions apply:
• Train sets (already reduced)
• Humbrol items & paints
• Peco (12.5% discount)
• Hornby track (12.5% discount)
• Railway Modeller
• Specially ordered items
• Items marked with highlighted labels

We would like to thank all our customers for their support over the years and look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces during the sale.

📍 The Signal Box
1 Albion Street, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7DD

📞 0116 236 2901

In addition, the business itself is available for sale. Serious enquiries from anyone interested in continuing this long-established and respected model railway business are welcome via:

📧 [email protected]

Please share this post with anyone who may be interested.

03/04/2026

Just a reminder to all you Easter bunnies out there, we are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday but open as usual on Saturday 4th April!

Happy Easter from the Signal Box team
🚂 🐣🐰🐇 🪺 🚂

21/12/2025

As a reminder, we are open tomorrow (Monday 22nd) for an extra day of shopping so pop in, say hello and grab your last minute gifts (even if it's to yourself! 😍)

11/12/2025

We are steaming into Christmas with our festive opening hours! 🚂

Pop in and Martin and the team will be happy to help you fill those Christmas stockings 🎄

12/12/2024

🎄It’s almost Christmas!🎄

To make sure you know when you can visit your favourite model railway shop, the changes to our regular opening hours are:

23rd December- Open
24th December - 9:30 - 15:30
25th December - Closed
26th December - Closed
27th December - Closed
31st December - 9:30 - 15:30
1st January - Closed

🚂 Merry Christmas from The Signal Box team 🚂

23/12/2023

A reminder that we’re open all day today and tomorrow morning for your last minute presents (everyone needs a present for themselves too!)

Martin and his Christmas elves will thrilled to see you 🎅 🎄