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Rocket Railways Ready To Take Off In Coalville For Train Enthusiasts

By Graham Hill 30th Sep 2020

Rocket Railways managing director Jason Thickpenny with partner Aimee
Rocket Railways managing director Jason Thickpenny with partner Aimee

Rocket Railways is coming to Coalville this Friday.

The Lincolnshire-based model railway shop is taking a stall in the market and hoping to attract enthusiasts from North West Leicestershire.

Rocket Railways is 'testing the water' in Coalville and will have an N guage layout on show at its stall.

Managing Director Jason Thickpenny hopes the railway running through the town - which could be reopened if campaigners are successful - means Coalville has its fair share of train lovers.

He said: "Coalville is rich in history with the railway, so it makes sense to see whether or not they would like a model railway store as well.

"We already have a shop in Grantham, Lincolnshire, and operate online, so the next move is to see if Coalville would like this too.

"On Friday we've booked a stall on Coalville market to test the water.

"We're going to be bringing a selection of items from our store as well our N Gauge layout. All credit cards will be accepted."

     

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