I was on a mission of mercy, driving my college age son and his 3 friends from North Jersey to the Philadelphia airport. When they were deposited at the airport, I figured that I'd treat myself and make a brief stop at Nicholas Smith Trains in Broomall, PA., before heading home. I've been there once before a few years back, but I have to say, I don't think that I've ever been to train store with such a selection AND such nice people tending shop. The workers give you plenty of leeway to look, but they are always there to politely answer all your dumb questions. I'm still a conventional guy, so I was thrilled to find that they had the C&NW H12-44 from about 15 years ago at what I thought was a good price. That baby has accepted its new yard switching duties on my layout with grace and beauty! If any forumite is every in Philly, you must stop at Nicholas Smith. It's definitely worth the trip.
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