Tiny Tim’s Trains in Ashland, Va

@trestleking posted:

What a charming town Ashland, Va is !  Vintage homes line a street that happens to have a double-track mainline down the middle !  In the center of town is Tiny Tim’s well-stocked shop. I was tempted by an Atlas DRGW cookie box car that was -25% off but left it there.  The town center also has 6 Amtrak train stops/day plus others that cruise by - a great place to have a meal trackside.

Rich, wandering the east coast.

Been on the Autotrain through town many times. Too bad it doesn't stop for a shopping trip.....

I was at Tiny Tim’s a couple of weeks ago and took advantage of that Atlas sale for a couple of troop carrier cars.

It’s always entertaining to train watch at the local hangouts.  This was Thursday night, when somebody decided to make a wrong turn and hold up Amtrak traffic in both directions.

Appears to be a wonderful location for a train shop. I hope they are doing well in what appears to be a very attractive business district.

Ashland Train Day is coming up too, April 27 from 10am-4pm.  I believe it's the 20th year for the event.

@Allan Miller posted:

Appears to be a wonderful location for a train shop. I hope they are doing well in what appears to be a very attractive business district.

Virtual Railfan has 3 cameras in Ashland. Always a busy town.

The frequency of cars landing on the tracks is amazing.

@Mayor Magoo posted:

Ashland Train Day is coming up too, April 27 from 10am-4pm.  I believe it's the 20th year for the event.

Yes, indeed! We will be there with our 12x15 modular layout. It’s a huge event and always a great time!

Peter

I will be with the Rappahannock River Railroaders with the caboose trailer layout.