Railroad Models - Hobby Stores

Online internet model train hobby store for the model railroader.

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" The history of Lionel is more than a history of a product or a company. It's the joyful experience that brings smiles to faces, brings people together, facilitates quality family interaction, and helps kids learn and develop. While the products are beautiful to look at and built to last for generations, the real draw of Lionel trains is almost intangible. Pick one up and see what emotions and memories it stimulates. Perhaps, like our founder Joshua Lionel Cowen in 1900..." more

"Wm. K. Walthers, Inc., is dedicated to manufacturing and distributing high quality model railroad equipment worldwide. We provide information on over 200,000 different items for your trains from over three hundred manufacturers -- and supply them to thousands of hobby shops around the globe! Of course, you can always order from us directly, either with our catalog or over the Internet..." more

THE WORLD'S LARGEST MODEL TRAIN STORE!

"Caboose Hobbies is a family owned business that was established in 1938 and have grown to be one of the Largest Model Train Store in the World. Caboose Hobbies stocks over 100,000 items in 18,600 square feet of floor space. The staff of approximately 60 full and part time employees are experienced in all areas of model railroading. All of the Caboose Hobbies family are here to serve all your model railroading wants and needs.

Caboose Hobbies carries all the gauges in model railroading: Z, N, Nn3 HO, HOn2, Hon2 1/2, HOn3, G, S, Sn3, O, On2, On2 1/2 , On3, S, and O 3 rail. Caboose also carry a few Die Cast metal pieces as they look great on layouts. For children we stock Thomas Wooden Trains..." more

" KATO U.S.A. was established in 1986, with the first U.S. locomotive model (the GP38-2, in N-Scale) released in 1987. Since that time, KATO has come to be known as one of the leading manufacturers of precision railroad products for the modeling community. KATO's parent company, Sekisui Kinzoku Co., Ltd., is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
In addition to producing ready-to-run HO and N scale models that are universally hailed for their high level of detail, craftsmanship and operation, KATO also manufactures UNITRACK. UNITRACK is the finest rail & roadbed modular track system available to modelers today. With the track and roadbed integrated into a single piece, UNITRACK features a nickel-silver rail and a realistic-looking roadbed. Patented UNIJOINERS allow sections to be snapped together quickly and securely, time after time if necessary... " more

"People who have been allowed to experience the magic of a Märklin model railroad keep this experience in their memory. They may want to come back to this experience later. Because the charm and prototypical, true-to-life character of Märklin models fascinates young and old. This fascination is our motivation. And, it is a component part of the vision that we would like share with you..." more

" On July 1, 1976, two friends, John and William decided to turn their hobby into a business. Initially, "J&W" did model train repairs in John's garage. Since their were only general hobby shops in the area, their customers started asking them to special order trains and supplies. With this their repair business blossomed into a model train store, open evenings and weekends to accommodate 'the day job'. William's career took him west, leaving only John. Fortunately, John's wife Linda was very supportive of the fledgling business, so J&W became short for 'John and wife', as business continued to grow.
Initially, J&W specialized in detail parts and scratch building supplies for HO scale modelers... more "

"For 60 years, Atlas has been a leader in the world of model railroading. Atlas has its roots in model railroad track and accessory making through invention, innovation and ingenuity. Atlas has a proud reputation as a family-owned business and is well-known for quality and excellence. Between Atlas and our sister company, Atlas O, we currently manufacture track, locomotives, rolling stock and structures in N, HO, O and O-27 scales. No matter your scale, you'll find the products you need and that "You're on the Right Track®...With Atlas."

"We know that you demand nothing less than the best in your layouts. That’s why, for more than 60 years, Athearn has delivered a wide range of top-quality trains that share the excellent detail, extensive features and extreme value that appeal to all modelers. Count on Athearn to provide the industry’s best blend of superior quality and affordable price..."

"(...)Since it's start as a website retailing Hornby model railways, we now operate three divisions. Those being:

• OnTracks.co.uk Our retail business - led by this website but also supporting mail order and personal shop sales. We continue to be one of the leading Model and Hobby retailers in our chosen fields.
• OnTracks Wholesale T/A Hornby International - our Importation and Distribution wing which is the UK Representative to a number of prestige and famous brands including those owned by Hornby plc - Lima, Rivarossi, Arnold, Jouef, Electrotren & MKD.
• OnTracks Services - our latest enterprise which provides warehousing and fulfillment services to a range of clients. These include PR firms, Magazine publishers and the A1 Steam Trust - operators of the Tornado steam locomotive.

So our firm has grown from a part time business to one which fills two Units at our Business Park and peaks each Christmas with 23 staff. We serve customers throughout the world every year - and people just around the corner..." more

"Hattons was established by Norman Hatton upon his demob from the army in 1946. He bought a small shop in Smithdown Road, where he sold anything that was in demand after the war. Things we take for granted today were in high demand with little supply to be found. Items such as firewood, second hand toys and fireworks sold like hot cakes.

Gradually he found toys and particularly model trains were forming the bulk of the business and that, by advertising, customers could be obtained nationwide. Norman bought larger premises in 1958 in which we remained until 2001

182 Smithdown Road, next door, was purchased in 1999 to give much needed extra space for their growing needs. However this soon proved insufficient and larger premises where found at the outer end of Smithdown road to which we moved during the winter of 2001/2.

When Norman retired in 1998, his son Keith took over the running of the business, assisted by his sister, Christine..." more

"Bill Bowser founded Bowser Manufacturing in 1946 in Redlands, California. During the nine years Bill owned Bowser Manufacturing he redesigned the Knapp Mountain and engineered the K-11 Pacific and Arc-1 4-6-6-4 Challenger. The K-11 Pacific and Challenger kits are still sold today and are two of the finest engineered locomotives of their time. Bill Bowser was one of the premier designers in HO and made a significant contribution to model railroading. This is the story Bowser Manufacturing's early years and the difficulties encountered in designing and manufacturing a quality locomotive in the 1940s and early 1950s... " more

"TrainModels.com is brought to you by Tower Hobbies. Since 1971, Tower Hobbies has been the leading source for hobby supplies, providing outstanding service at low prices. Through TrainModels.com, you have access to one of the world's largest selections of the best Hobby products available. You will find that our prices are excellent and our service is second to none..." more

Bachmann The Pennsylvanian Set – G Scale Train Set
One of the largest railroads in history – The Pennsylvanian - has now been forever immortalized as an all-in-one Bachmann set! Features an exquisite Pennsylvania 0-6-0 steam locomotive w/detailed cab interior, operating headlight, smokestack & more; realistically detailed tender; passenger cars with illuminating interiors; track layout; power pack; instructional DVD and more! 8 & up.

"The Cabosse

"Whether as the result of your checking on a specific model or visiting our online site for curiosity's sake, or for any other reason, you've arrived at the Internet address of one of the most renown stores in all of model railroading.

Not new kids on the block, we've been managing both the purchase and sale of brass models since 1969. Fact is, we've been "at it" for more years than some of our competitors have been on earth. As most purchasers of fine quality merchandise will tell you, the quality of the merchant is as important as the quality of the merchandise being acquired. The same must be said for those planning to dispose of their models on consignment.

"Our 41 years of successfully managing our business for the benefit of our customers attest to the integrity of our utterances and representations. Our in-house painting, our in-house repairs and adjustments, our unconditional willingness to stand-by our representations regarding any model we offer, these are just a sampling of the benefits to be included by those who are able to say "we bought it from The Caboose."

At the leading edge of price, representation and customer satisfaction, you owe it to yourself to benefit from our many years of experience. Please browse through our site. Contact us with any questions you may have. At THE CABOOSE you are always a respected and welcome guest..." more

The ATLAS TRAINMAN® line is a new line of rolling stock and locomotives with the following distinguishing features that make it entirely unique in its price range.

Popular Pricing: While the all-new ATLAS TRAINMAN® line incorporates many features desirable to experienced modelers, the opportunity to own these beautifully decorated units bearing the reliable Atlas name is certain to appeal to the larger model railroading public. Our pricing structure is especially attractive to cost-conscious retailers and consumers.

State of the Art Engineering: From the Rails Up – Our initial ATLAS TRAINMAN® offerings are spectacularly crisp creations, engineered using the latest CAD/CAM software, drawings and steel molds, with features no similarly priced line offers. Surefire crowd pleasers include sturdy construction and the same high quality wheels and couplers from our premium lines.

"Blackstone Models was created in 2004 as a division of SoundTraxx, the foremost manufacturer of sound systems for model trains. SoundTraxx has been designing, manufacturing and selling sound systems since 1990.

With a staff of professionals dedicated to creating new and exciting models, Blackstone Models continues to innovate with each product released. Our dedicated staff revels in pushing the envelope and finding new ways to add uniqueness and excellence to each model. As SoundTraxx has been a leader in sound technology, Blackstone Models has become a leader in the design and production of Hon3 models.

Locomotives Design and Construction
Our engineers design our models for operational reliability, spending much effort to ensure exceptional slow speed operation and the smallest operating radius possible. Track power is picked up by all drivers and tender wheels, providing smooth running over even the most finicky switches without stalling or derailing. Running HOn3 trains is fun again!

Die-cast construction provides excellent detail, while furnishing the additional weight needed for reliable operation and superior pulling power. Golden-white LEDs provide hours of maintenance-free running. An integrated drawbar connector provides hidden wires and trouble-free performance..." more