TMC - The Model Centre

TMC - The Model Centre Model shop, mail order & professional model customisation service. We fuel your passion for the great hobby!

We stock (new and pre-owned) model railways, die-cast, slot cars, plastic kits and more, alongside modelling essentials, tools and consumables. WHO WE ARE

The Model Centre (TMC) is a small family run business. Our close-knit team includes railway modellers and dedicated railway enthusiasts, all of whom endeavour to provide you with the premium service and expert standards that we are associated w

ith today. WHAT WE DO

Here at TMC we specialise in custom finish models. Custom finish models can include anything from a simple weathering, to renaming and renumbering locomotives and rolling stock. We pride ourselves on the consistent professional finish achieved on every model. We stock all major brands across all gauges and trade at competitive discounted prices, usually around a 15% reduction on the recommended retail price. WHERE WE ARE

We can be found in the small village of Beck Hole, which is located within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Our prime location is situated within walking distance of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway line, where steam trains run regularly throughout the year. Also available at our idyllic setting are three executive holiday cottages, one B&B room, and two static caravans. Hill Farm Holliday Cottages allow you to take advantage of the great outdoors, or provide a perfect place to relax and unwind. For further details and information visit: www.hillfarmholidaycottages.co.uk, or call us at 01947 896040. OUR HISTORY

TMC was founded in 1998 as the Trafford Model Centre, operating from the Festival Village store in The Trafford Centre, Manchester. TMC grew rapidly, to such an extent that a head office was established in Tockwith, and several more shops were opened in Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Dudley, and Liverpool, all of which were acquired by ModelZone. The TMC brand was later separated from ModelZone, and is now a fully established mail order company and professional custom finish service. Operating from North Yorkshire, there is a showroom and workshop for visitors to look round.

πŸ”₯ 24-HOUR FLASH-SALE OFFER!πŸš‚ Kick-start your narrow gauge adventure with these fantastic Peco OO9 train packs – now at s...
17/06/2026

πŸ”₯ 24-HOUR FLASH-SALE OFFER!
πŸš‚ Kick-start your narrow gauge adventure with these fantastic Peco OO9 train packs – now at special TMC prices for just 24 hours!

'Exmoor Pony' Passenger Train Pack
RRP Β£250 Now: Β£199.99
Shop now πŸ‘‰ https://www.themodelcentre.com/gr1003

'Exmoor Pony' Wagon Train Pack
RRP Β£240 Now: Β£199.99
Shop now πŸ‘‰ https://www.themodelcentre.com/gr1004

'Palmerston' Press Train Pack
RRP Β£250 Now: Β£199.99
Shop now πŸ‘‰ https://www.themodelcentre.com/gr1005

'Little Giant' Letter Service Train Pack
RRP Β£300 Now: Β£249.99
Shop now πŸ‘‰ https://www.themodelcentre.com/gr1006

From locomotives and rolling stock to track, scenery and infrastructure, discover why OO9 is one of the most vibrant and rewarding scales in railway modelling. They're ideal buys for first steps into the charming world of OO9 or adding to an established layout. Beautifully presented, they make great gifts, too!

⏰ Hurry – offer ends 23:59 Thursday 18 June!

17/06/2026

Coming soon to TMC by Rusty Rails Modelling...

🎨 FREE STANDARD WEATHERING with every new Accurascale Class 37 pre-order*Bring your next Class 37 to life with our marke...
16/06/2026

🎨 FREE STANDARD WEATHERING with every new Accurascale Class 37 pre-order*

Bring your next Class 37 to life with our market-leading weathering serviceβ€”trusted by thousands of modellers worldwide and included FREE with all pre-orders of new Accurascale Class 37s revealed today.

πŸš‚ Newly announced liveries include:

D6713 in BR Green
37088 in BR Blue
37185 'Cornish Lizard' in BR Blue
37106 in BR Dutch
37516 in West Coast Railways

Available DCC ready or DCC sound-fitted, these new models are due in Q2, 2027.

From lightly road-worn to hard-worked depot veterans, our expert team can help transform your model into something truly unique.

Pre-order yours today and see why TMC weathering is loved world-wide πŸ‘‰ https://tmc-direct.co.uk/AccurascaleClass37s

πŸš‚ Double the power. Double the nostalgia. Ends tonight.Some say nothing beats the sound of an English Electric 8SVT at f...
16/06/2026

πŸš‚ Double the power. Double the nostalgia. Ends tonight.

Some say nothing beats the sound of an English Electric 8SVT at full power… but we think two Class 20s double-heading a heavy freight train is even better! That unmistakable whistle-laden 'chop, chop, chop' exhaust note is enough to transport any diesel fan straight back to the golden age of BR.

πŸ”₯ SAVE 42% OFF RRP πŸ”₯

Get this stunning DCC-ready OO gauge pair:
πŸ”Ή 20048 & 20100
πŸ”Ή BR blue with Eastfield depot emblems
πŸ”Ή Plux22 DCC interface & full lighting suite
πŸ”Ή Ready for optional sound fitting at checkout

πŸ’· RRP: Β£449.90
πŸ’₯ NOW ONLY: Β£259.98

Want even more realism? Add sound installation at checkout and recreate the iconic English Electric soundtrack. You can even customise the finish to create your perfect pair of '20s' through re-numbering.

⏰ Offer ends 23:59 tonight Tuesday June 16th – while stocks last!

Shop now πŸ‘‰ https://www.themodelcentre.com/35-35rjtwin

βš”οΈ WWI Diorama Sale – B23073 W. Britain 'Move Up' Two-Piece SetBring the intensity of the Western Front into your die-ca...
15/06/2026

βš”οΈ WWI Diorama Sale – B23073 W. Britain 'Move Up' Two-Piece Set

Bring the intensity of the Western Front into your die-cast collection with this detailed First World War 1914–18 two-figure set from W.Britain.

Featuring a crouching infantryman advancing under fire and a commanding NCO directing the assault, this die-cast piece captures a raw battlefield moment, evoking the entangled chaos and courage of trench warfare.

πŸŽ–οΈ On offer: Β£44.99 (Was Β£74.99 RRP – Save 40%)

A dramatic WW1 centrepiece to a diorama display: https://www.themodelcentre.com/b23073-sale

15/06/2026

😯'Hymek' highlights from the 's diesel gala at the weekend featuring 's D7017. πŸ‘‡
Final day of our UP TO 70% OFF SALE πŸ‘‰https://www.themodelcentre.com

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Warrior. Diplomat. Leader.πŸ‘‡Chief Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea) was one of the most influential Indigenous figures of the ...
15/06/2026

Warrior. Diplomat. Leader.πŸ‘‡

Chief Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea) was one of the most influential Indigenous figures of the 18th century, serving as a Mohawk leader, diplomat and British ally during the American Revolutionary War.

Now you can add this important historical figure to your collection with the superb W.Britain Museum Collection model of Chief Joseph Brant, c.1776.
This beautifully-painted figure is now just Β£22.80 β€” an incredible 60% OFF RRP.

Whether you're a collector of historical miniatures or building a display of the American Revolutionary period, this striking figure makes a fascinating addition.

While stocks last πŸ‘‰https://www.themodelcentre.com/b10115

πŸ‘‰FINAL CALLπŸ‘ˆ Ends at 23:59 tonight, Monday June 15th.πŸ‘‡Use code END10 at checkout for an extra 10% OFF all 1,800+ sale li...
15/06/2026

πŸ‘‰FINAL CALLπŸ‘ˆ Ends at 23:59 tonight, Monday June 15th.πŸ‘‡

Use code END10 at checkout for an extra 10% OFF all 1,800+ sale lines πŸ“¦
😯While stocks last πŸ‘‰https://tmc-direct.co.uk/70SaleFinalCall

Fancy building a Pagani? πŸ‘€At TMC, Pocher's giant 1:8 scale Pagani Utopia Coupe in Rinascimento Lucido has just been redu...
13/06/2026

Fancy building a Pagani? πŸ‘€

At TMC, Pocher's giant 1:8 scale Pagani Utopia Coupe in Rinascimento Lucido has just been reduced to Β£599.99 – a saving of 32% OFF RRP!

It's one of those kits that stops people in their tracks when it's finished. Huge scale, stunning detail and a model that deserves pride of place once complete.

😯 Very limited stock: https://tmc-direct.co.uk/PocherPagani

Our biggest clearance sale is almost over.Use code END10 at checkout to get an EXTRA 10% off hundreds of already discoun...
12/06/2026

Our biggest clearance sale is almost over.
Use code END10 at checkout to get an EXTRA 10% off hundreds of already discounted lines in our UP TO 70% OFF RRP Sale.

With more than 2,500 lines included, this is your last chance to secure major savings on locomotives, rolling stock, kits, die-cast vehicle and aviation models, plastic military, vehicle and aviation kits, scenic accessories, consumables and so much more.
Sale ends 23:59 Monday 15 June.
Shop now before our final bargains disappear πŸ‘‰ https://www.themodelcentre.com/up-to-70-off?condition=1259

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Hill Farm
Whitby
YO225LF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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+441947899125

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