Reply to "Alexandria, VA Train Shops??"

cooperthebeagleOGR Forum Member

So, let me assume you have a car to get around. If so, and you are willing to drive 1hr, 15 min. north of Mt. Vernon, VA, there is Catoctin Mountain Trains in Thurmont, MD. It is a very nice local store with exceptionally nice proprietors (Paul and Marcia Johnson). Paul must have at least 150 trains on display and for sale. He has, it seems, 99% O Gauge. And he is very knowledgeable. Like a walking encyclopedia. And as nice as can be. Well, so is Marcia!

The store is within a few miles of Camp David, although that is not open to the public. If you really want to see a train shop, then I highly recommend that as your destination.

If you want to see Gettysburg, that is about another 25 minutes north of there. So you could do both in one day.

Enjoy your trip.

5/2/1310:36 PM

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