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About Us

Ironhorse Hobbies is a New Zealand owned business and is a haven of model trains, slot cars, collectible diecast, plastic kitsets, modeling tools and more!

We stock a huge range of well known items and more obscure items that you may have difficulty finding elsewhere. 

So take some time to browse through the various products we have online. We're sure you'll find something of interest. And don't hesitate to contact us if you can't find a particular item. We're experts in tracking down even the most unusual items.

Enjoy your time here. We look forward to serving you.

From the Ironhorse Hobbies Team.

Meet the Team

Andrew Hutton

Andrew
Store Manager

Andrew has a vast range of knowledge and experience in the hobby industry, along with 35 years in the retail sector. He is a specialist in all things slot cars and has a keen interest in automobiles and military history.

As the store manager, Andrew is responsible for keeping the shop running smoothly; including ordering stock, processing web orders and helping with customer queries.

In his spare time, he’s currently working on building several custom drag slot cars and planning an OO9 narrow gauge model railway.

Andrew’s always happy to have a chat and offer good advice, whether you’re thinking about a new slot car set, model railway or just adding to your collection.

 

Evan Densem-Gardner

Evan 
Technical Specialist

In-store Evan works alongside Andrew to fulfil web orders and serve customers, as well as being responsible for maintaining the website and loading new stock.

Evan grew up surrounded by trains, planes and models and has dabbled in all sorts of modelling, including painting wargaming miniatures, constructing architectural models and building dioramas.

He studied Design and Architecture, but models are his main passion. His current hobby focus is acquiring as many Short Sunderland kitsets as possible and working towards a narrow gauge layout of RAF Calshot.

Evan is always happy to offer help and advice; His specialty being model railway scenery and kitset painting and weathering.

 

Owen
Retail Salesperson

 

Neville
Retail Salesperson

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