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Welcome! This is a web site dedicated mainly to HO model railroading and
model railroaders everywhere, at every age and skill level. Think of this web
site as a train store owned and operated by actual rail modelers. Our vision and mission is the
exact opposite of
most hobby and train shops. Mike and I hope to prosper NOT by
CHARGING AS MUCH
as we can get away with, but rather, by CHARGING AS LITTLE
as it takes. This includes
giving away as much as we can, especially modeling tips, how-to's and
information which would carry a price elsewhere; but here, they're free. And as
to product, we won't offer anything unless we can give you a value proposition
that is unmatched. NEW! Buck's Ballast - the best ballast you'll ever use! |
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Model Market - the stuff you need "down there." |
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These links will take you both to our ever-changing inventory of products we purchase from various sources, plus the basic products every rail modeler needs, which we keep in stock at all times. What you'll find here represent a significant value which will in most all cases cost you less than elsewhere. |
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| Train Show! |
700+ vendor tables, operating layouts, products, help, information - everything you need. Scale, high-rail, brass, new and used. Where? At the Mid-Atlantic's largest train show, 4 times a year, for over 3 decades running! The Great Scale Model Train Show. Click link at left, and come see us! |
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| Signs | Street and road signs based on the official standards, and scaled to be appropriate for HO when printed. Download either as separate images, or a sheet of images ready to print and cut out. | |
| Specials | When we have them, you'll find listings of exceptional value; honest bargains often including close-outs from time-honored manufacturers, pre-owned locos and cars and other items of exceptional value. If any are currently listed, the link at left will be active. If link is red, then we're currently out of stock. If link is blue - go fot it! | |
| Master Catalog | Visit dozens of model railroading and hobby manufacturer sites from just one page. On the same page, send us a message asking for price quotes or more information. Fast, easy. | |
| Quick Pick | In stock, ready to ship essentials we keep in stock ALL the time (or try to, anyway): track, joiners, Tortoise motors, couplers, wheels, trucks, CA glues - and more! Fast ordering, GREAT prices! | |
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The Information Resources |
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The Virtual Hobby Shop - As Close as We Can Get, anyway... |
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| An "on-line" hobby shop will probably never be like the real thing. But we can come a bit closer. In a real hobby shop, an actual train store, customers don't just point to things and buy. They interact with the owner and with each other, spend time talking; often just look around for awhile and get ideas. And the owners freely dispenses information about products and services provided by others. That's what we are trying to do here. Yes, if you need something quick, we can do that. But suppose you just want to explore? Suppose you want to find some previously owned product? Suppose you want to find a specialist? Suppose . . . well, you get the idea. So, start by clicking the links below and come back often. | ||
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And many more!
