Rainbow Railways Reviews 297

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Review summary

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Considering 290 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service, highlighting the quick and efficient delivery of products. Many appreciate the wide selection of items and the high quality of the products received, often noting the great detail and craftsmanship. The staff is frequently commended for being helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable, making the ordering process smooth and pleasant. However, some customers mentioned issues with orders, such as an item arriving broken or receiving a product that appeared to be second-hand or modified despite not being advertised as such.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service. Went to model show at NEC on the Saturday, saw their stand and asked if they had a wheel cleaner. They did not have one at the exhibition but the friendly staff member, Colin, orde... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was accurately described, fairly priced & protectively packed. This quality of support for on-line customers is exemplary. Supplementary: My comment a bit serious, but it's a serious business for... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Many great items on offer from Rainbow railways, a google search on oo tankers lead my partner to a picture of wagon that was very different from most on offer. Finding out it was exclusive to Rai... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You can't fault Rainbow Rails for their massive catalogue and their excellent service. Have known Mark for over 20 years now. Always a gentleman and always helpful. My big Kato Unitrack order to the N... See more

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Company details

  1. Model Shop
  2. Collectibles Store
  3. Hobby Store

Written by the company

Rainbow Railways – Bringing Magic to Model Railways At Rainbow Railways, we’re passionate about helping hobbyists and collectors bring their layouts to life. Whether you're a seasoned model railway enthusiast or just starting your journey, we offer a vibrant selection of custom weathered locomotives, rolling stock, scenery, and accessories to fit every scale and era. Our team takes pride in high-quality craftsmanship, expert detailing, and personalized service. Each model is finished with care and character, ensuring it not only looks great but tells a story. With fast shipping, secure packaging, and responsive support, Rainbow Railways is your trusted partner for all things model railway. Discover a world of detail, creativity, and color—ride the rails with Rainbow Railways.


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4.9

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297 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent super efficient service

Excellent super efficient service. Great price. Many thanks.

27 April 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the great review! We're really pleased you were happy with the price and the efficient service.

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service! My package arrived in four days to the United States!

27 April 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're really pleased your package arrived so quickly to the United States and that you were happy with the service.

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic People

100% fantastic experience with Rainbow Railways both online ordering or meeting them at a show to collect pre-orders. An absolutely brilliant team!

1 April 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're really pleased you've had such a positive experience both online and at the shows. It’s always great meeting customers in person when collecting pre-orders too!

Sure if we had a pound (or Euro) for every good laugh and bit of craic at the shows, we’d probably have enough for another wagon tooling by now! 🍀😂

Your support and kind words about the team mean a lot to us.

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

1 April 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the great review! We're really pleased you were happy with the service and truly appreciate your support.

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. The guys really know their stuff. A pleasure to deal with.

30 March 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're really pleased you enjoyed the service and found the team knowledgeable and helpful. It’s always a pleasure dealing with fellow enthusiasts too!

There’s always a bit of Irish charm and railway chat flying about here — usually alongside a strong cup of tea and somebody saying “go on, just one more loco in the bag!” 🍀😂

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great to find good quality paint…

Great to find good quality paint particularly Br silver white which seems hard to find at a good price too.
Well packed and quick delivery.

27 March 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're really pleased you managed to find the BR Silver White paint at a good price — we know some colours can be surprisingly hard to track down!

Glad everything arrived quickly and well packed too.

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service product was…

Good customer service product was delivered in just a couple of days.

27 March 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the great review! We're really pleased you were happy with the customer service and quick delivery.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adam & Max exalant customer service

Adam & Max exalant customer service

1 April 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the great review! We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments onto Adam & Max — they’ll really appreciate it.

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rainbow Model Railways

Seamless transaction. Well packaged parcel promptly delivered. Good communication.

30 March 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're really pleased everything went smoothly and that you were happy with the packaging, communication and prompt delivery.

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, would definately buy from them again!!

31 March 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the great review! We're really pleased you were happy with the service and we look forward to helping again in the future.

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed to make smoke.

Excellent service and reasonable price. Had in stock just what I required.

30 March 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the great review! We're really pleased we had just what you needed in stock and that you were happy with the service and pricing.

Hopefully the smoke stayed inside the model railway room! 😂

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good for N gauge stock

Always helpful and friendly. Good range of N gauge stock and pretty competitive prices.

31 March 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're really pleased you’re happy with the range of N gauge stock, pricing and friendly service.

We always try to keep plenty of N gauge goodies arriving for fellow enthusiasts!

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, quick delivery and well packaged. And a product that I couldn’t find elsewhere. Will certainly use again.

30 March 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're really pleased we could supply something you were struggling to find elsewhere, and that it arrived quickly and safely packed.

We look forward to helping again in the future!

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and prices

Great service and prices. Speedy delivery. Highly recommended.

30 March 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the fantastic review and recommendation! We're really pleased you were happy with the service, pricing and speedy delivery.

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service throughout

Brilliant service throughout. Fast dispatch of item. Would certainly use them again.

30 March 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the brilliant review! We're really pleased you were happy with the service and fast dispatch, and we look forward to helping again in the future.

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

Quick delivery and item exactly as advertised. Many thanks

30 March 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the great review! We're really pleased the item arrived quickly and was exactly as expected.

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very fast service

Very fast service. Items packed extremely well.

30 March 2026
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Reply from Rainbow Railways

Thank you for the great review! We're really pleased you were happy with the fast service and packaging.

Team Rainbow 🚂🌈

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