Riograndad
Model Railroading, boats and oil painting,
I was over at Glendale yesterday for a few bits n bobs and Caroline was saying that Brian was laid up rather poorly,so just a Get well soon matey,
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playmofire
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I was over at Glendale yesterday for a few bits n bobs and Caroline was saying that Brian was laid up rather poorly,so just a Get well soon matey,
All good wishes from here, too, for a speedy recovery.
largescale
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Best wishes Brian get well soon
Sarah Winfield
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Get well soon, Brian
Are we talking Brians Service Shed or the one in the Layout?
Gizzy
A gentleman, a scholar, and a railway modeller....
Aha so Brian was being a bad boy then. I managed to be allowed inside when he was upgrading my Massoth Central Station. Let us hope that he is able to entice ladies in there again in quick order!
Greg Elmassian
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Apparently they are closed / gone / quit ?
kim
retired at last
The web site has been shut down for their retirement but I guess they still have stock left, all the best Brian.
Rhinochugger
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Greg Elmassian
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I did not see an announcement anywhere.... was surprised, since there are references to them as recently as April.
Rhinochugger
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I think they announced it quite a long time ago. They were wanting to sell the business, but their business premises was part of the house (as has been the case with a number of G scale traders in this country (which includes Scotland still) so whoever bought the business would really be buying the stock and the goodwill.
A few years ago, Brandbright were in the same situation. They found a buyer, but the new owner is not an engineer like the original owner, so new Brandbright products are going to be few and far bewteen.
playmofire
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There was a message on their home page since at least the middle of last year about their retirement plans.
maxi-model
UK/US/ROW steam narrow gauge railways 1:1
And a message on their homepage now stating they have closed the business ad are now retired. Glendale Junction - The Garden Railway Specialists - Lincolnshire UK Oh, and scroll down and there are some messages from their customers of congratulations and thanks too ! 
Max
Max
Closure / Retirement of Glendale has been a not very well kept secret for some time now. Sadly I will not be able to enjoy Brian’s unique style of retail therapy, Caroline’s super Tea and Coffee and a good second hand bargain or two. A trip to Deeping was indeed a great way to spend a day as the place is a real gem with lovely Riverside Walks and a good few nice pubs. Also the Bus from Peterborough is by Delaine, one of the Countries smartest liveried and well run Bus Companies. The busses are always clean and tidy both inside and out plus the Drivers are very polite and generally careful Drivers. Not something that could be said about the typical London Bus Driver, though there are some good ones. Many London Drivers appear to have graduated from the Golf GTI School of motoring.
Farewell Glendale, see you both at a Garden Event soon I hope.
Farewell Glendale, see you both at a Garden Event soon I hope.
All the best wishes for them on their retirement!
I was given a couple of the new Brandbright hoppers recently, Ivery not started them yet, but they look the business, if a little complicated to assemble
Riograndad
Model Railroading, boats and oil painting,
All the best for their retirement,great shop and service,always a warm welcome and first name terms,I for one never had a bad deal from them,
Good luck to them both
Good luck to them both
playmofire
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Brian and Caroline were a very nice couple and excellent supporters of G scale. I only had dealings over the 'phone or by email with them, but, as Riograndad says, always a warm welcome, first name terms and excellent service. May they have a long and enjoyable retirement.