Store is like a mile and half from the house. Stopped in this morning to say hello and met Hope, the owner. We chatted a few minutes and she even let me walk around and look at what they have already. Found a couple of things I want already.
She knows the folks who own the train shop on the south side of Manassas and apparently they were cool with the store coming back. Happy to hear it as Fran and Steve are very nice folks.
Looking forward to opening day.
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Wow... two hobby shops in your area. Nice!
Where is this shop located? Is it back in the same area Train Depot used to be located? Is it open yet? Do they have other lines in stock, such as MTH and Atlas?Will they do Lionel repairs?
I also like KMA Junction ( Fran and Steve), however I need some repair work on Lionel and Steve is no longer doing it.
This one: http://www.toytrainsandcollectibles.com/
Pictures look like a train store outlet, but not a hobby shop. Guess I'll have to take a ride out there to see what it really is someday.
Yes - the "new" shop looks like it is in the left "half" of what used to be the old Train Depot spot from years back. I saw some MTH stuff, didn't look for Atlas.
Fran and Steve at KMA are great people. Waiting to see what Steve has for the big-boy price before I make a decision on where I may purchase.
I recognized the names as folks who are long time members from the WB&A of the Eastern division of the TCA. Lots of train knowledge in house in that store. Lucky folks in the area where this store is going in.
Sounds like I'll have to go and check it out tomorrow. Best to go look for myself. I am in need of a piece of Atlas 90" diameter 3-rail track. I ordered the wrong thing on line, and shipping was nearly as much as the track. It's tough when you only need a small number of items. Also looking for cork roadbed in small quantities. Thanks for the input.
Yep...I have talked to them already. Seem to be nice folks! Hey...when you go in there, tell em Alan at OGR said HI!!!
Alan
I was in the store this week to check it out. They have some quality scenery items, including every Arttista Figure made in stock. The trains are old stock, saw even some purple and gold boxes with MT-1111 product numbers on the shelf. Saw some items that I liked and made some purchases. I was advised that they are Authorized MTH and Lionel Dealers and can order anything from the catalogs. They have a Service Center but I am not sure if they are an authorized MTH, I am positive that they aren't a Lionel Authorized Repair Facility.
Sounds like I'll have to go and check it out tomorrow. Best to go look for myself. I am in need of a piece of Atlas 90" diameter 3-rail track. I ordered the wrong thing on line, and shipping was nearly as much as the track. It's tough when you only need a small number of items. Also looking for cork roadbed in small quantities. Thanks for the input.
I didn't see much track other then Fastrack when I was there, but just might have missed it.
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