Based in Balderton, UK, Uneek Model Railways has become the go-to destination for miniature train enthusiasts – not just in the East Midlands, but throughout the country.
The shop specialises in OO gauge starter train sets, scenic accessories, and resin buildings, stocking recognised names like Hornby, Bachmann, Peco, and Metcalfe.
Uneek Model Railways is more than just a model train shop, though. With themed pieces like the Harry Potter Knight Bus and the Hogsmeade Waiting Room, Uneek combines nostalgia and imagination, helping enthusiasts of all ages build detailed, lifelike worlds in miniature.
When a Decade of Data Disappeared
For the owner of Uneek Model Railways, Jonathan, what started as a normal day quickly turned into a data loss nightmare. His external hard drive suddenly failed without warning, leaving him unable to access anything stored on it.
Inside this external hard drive was more than ten years’ worth of data – everything from business records and inventory lists to personal photos and creative projects.
It wasn’t just about the lost files; for Jonathan, it felt like years of work, memories, and history had just been erased overnight.
Finding Secure Data Recovery
After trying every DIY recovery solution he could to revive his failed external hard drive, Jonathan was ready to accept that his data was lost.
Fortunately, he then stumbled upon Secure Data Recovery and decided to reach out to us.
We soon connected him with Tom Bellamy, one of our UK division’s top data recovery specialists.
From the very first call, Tom was reassuring, professional, and transparent: he explained each step of the recovery process in simple terms, and kept Jonathan updated throughout.
What started out feeling like a hopeless situation suddenly became one he could trust was in capable hands.
A Successful Recovery
At Secure Data Recovery, we routinely restore data from failed storage devices – indeed, external hard drives are one of the device types we see fail more often thanks to their portable nature.
When Jonathan reached out to us, we were confident we’d restore his data. Our engineers shortly got to work using our advanced tools and certified cleanroom techniques, and the results were swift.
We recovered the vast majority of Jonathan’s data, including years of business records, spreadsheets, and photos.
In Uneek Model Railways’ owner’s own words, “It was like getting a part of my life back”.
Thanks to Secure Data Recovery’s expertise, Jonathan was able to get his business operations back up and running smoothly, and continue serving his loyal customers without interruption.
We’re Here When It Matters Most
From small businesses to creative professionals, data loss can happen to anyone – and often, it happens when we least expect it. With the right help, however, it doesn’t have to be permanent.
With 24/7 emergency recovery, certified cleanrooms, and an industry-leading 96% success rate, Secure Data Recovery gives UK customers the confidence that your files, photos, and business data are in the best possible hands.
Lost access to your personal or business data? Give us a call at 0800 102 6925 or fill out our online form to start your recovery journey today!
