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Post by atsfan on Aug 4, 2012 8:05:44 GMT -8
I have lost track of good train stores in the LA region?
Any help would be appreciated.
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Post by valenciajim on Aug 4, 2012 13:46:07 GMT -8
Well there are several, depending on what part of LA you are visiting. Near LAX is Allied Model Trains, which is a shadow of its former self, but still a good store. It is on Sepulveda in Culver City. In the San Fernando Valley there are three stores that come to mind. The first is the Roundhouse on Victory Boulevard. It is an old fashioned store that has tons of stuff, but is crowded. They have a ton of consignment merchandise. In Burbank there is Train Shack on Hollywood Way. Good store but for some reason nobody says it is their #1 favorite store. It is about 20 minutes from the Roundhouse in North Hollywood. There is another store in Burbank called Burbank House of Hobby on Victory Boulevard. Mostly N scale, but they have number of HO vehicles. Nice folks. Finally there is The Original Whistle Stop, Inc. on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. This is a fabulous shop and is a must see. There also are several stores near and in Orange County, but I am not as familiar with those.
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Post by bnsf971 on Aug 4, 2012 17:12:16 GMT -8
There is also Arnie's Trains and Milepost 38, in Westminster and Anaheim, respectively.
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Post by calzephyr on Aug 5, 2012 14:12:36 GMT -8
There is also Arnie's Trains and Milepost 38, in Westminster and Anaheim, respectively. The list of train shops still active in the greater LA area is impressive. We moved out of that area 9 years ago, but still visit two of the shops fairly often, at least in reservations and watching their lists for brass items. I hope they all continue well and the local modelers appreciate the fact they have some of the best of the best!!! Larry |
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Post by pltbrnch on Aug 6, 2012 11:26:24 GMT -8
If you see one store, I'd rate Whistle Stop in Pasadena as my first choice for sure. Great selection of just about everything (it's rare I go there and don't come out with what I needed).
Rick
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Post by valenciajim on Aug 6, 2012 14:50:31 GMT -8
Rick--I agree with you on that one.
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Post by atsfan on Aug 6, 2012 17:06:56 GMT -8
Thanks. I am taking good notes. Between this and some train watching I am making a schedule.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2012 7:28:16 GMT -8
Thanks for the nice words....we really try to keep items in stock and to search out new and unique inventory.
It is a tall order sometimes with the manufacturing and retail challenges.
Keith Turley
The Original Whistle Stop
Pasadena, California
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Post by bnsf971 on Aug 8, 2012 8:28:55 GMT -8
Thanks for the nice words....we really try to keep items in stock and to search out new and unique inventory. It is a tall order sometimes with the manufacturing and retail challenges. Keith Turley The Original Whistle Stop Pasadena, California Welcome aboard, Keith. |
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Post by valenciajim on Aug 8, 2012 17:44:41 GMT -8
Keith--I don;t get a chance to stop by your store very often, but it is a treat everytime I do.
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Post by atsfan on Aug 30, 2012 10:10:34 GMT -8
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Post by drolsen on Aug 30, 2012 21:46:44 GMT -8
My first thought was that it looks like a mini-Caboose Hobbies. Great selection of products in a nice, clean, comfortable-looking store. I hope I'll have a chance to visit one day. Dave |
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