Rails of Sheffield
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| Company type | Private Limited Company |
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| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1970 in Sheffield, England |
| Founder | Hedley Barber |
| Headquarters | Sheffield, England |
Key people | John Hedley Barber (Managing Director) |
| Website | railsofsheffield.com |
Rails of Sheffield is a British retailer and manufacturer of model railway paraphernalia founded in Sheffield, England, in 1970 by Hedley Francis Barber (1929–2015).[1][2]
The shop, which is located on Chesterfield Road, which has seen numerous expansions over the decades, has become the largest stockist of model railway products in the United Kingdom.[3][4] A number of notable customers have visited the store whilst visiting the city including Jools Holland and Rod Stewart.[5]
The shop carries various brands including Hornby, Corgi, Airfix amongst others.[6]
On 4 February 2024 Hattons Model Railways ceased operations and many of its toolings were sold to Rails of Sheffield.[7][8][9]
On 29 November 2025, a second retail location was opened at the Sheffield station.[10]
