I have been meaning to write this post for a few weeks now. I travel with some regularity for my job. My company has offices in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Richmond, Baltimore and Washington. My trips to the Michigan offices have allowed me to get a number of Menards items. But Richmond has only every been a source for Rail Faning. That is until now. Google searches told me that there was a train shop in Ashland, but co-worker in the Richmond office told me it was just a toy store. That was on my first trip down 3 years ago. On my most recent trip to the Richmond office I figured what the heck ill check this place out. The words Blown Away to not do this place justice. (Last time I trust the word of the H.O. enthusiast.)
Tiny Tim’s Trains & Toys has an amazing selection of Lionel, MTH, Altas and even some Menards products! I walked away with all the rolling stock I needed to go with my new B&O pacific (thank you Mr.Muffin). I have an early morning commuter milk train, Lionel B&O milk wagon, 2 pack atlas heavy weight passenger cars, Atlas undecorated heavyweight dark green (pool service car!) and even a book on milk trains.
If all of that was not enough the main CSX line runs right in front of the shop, I got to see 3 trains run by including the Juice Train. (I have never seen modern refrigerator cars before, it was a real treat.) I also saw what I latter learned was a garbage train, modular cubes, but not husky style.
The shop has a good collection of books, HO, G and yes some toys, but is 90% Model trains. I corrected Mr.HO and he admitted that it has been ten years since he went to the shop. He said he would need to check it out again.
If you are ever in Richmond, VA the 25 minute drive North to Tiny Tim’s Trains & Toys is well worth your time. I have told my boss that there is a much greater need for me to visit Richmond, at least once a month. If only I can convince my bank account of the same!
right by for great photo ops.
