any good shops? going to be visiting in laws in July. Milepost 38 is 5 minutes from them, so I'll stop in there for sure. any others? Used to frequent Yorba Toy Trains, but I know they are long gone. Any shows?
Thanks!
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Hi Dave,
Train Shack in Burbank has the best selection. Arnie's trains in Huntington Beach has some MTH and Lionel. There is a store in Costa Mesa that has a lot of older Lionel, can't remember the name. Train Stop in San Dimas has Lionel at 30% off. TTOS has a show/swap meet in Anaheim every month. If you have time, Orange Empire Train Museum has restored PCC & Trolleys along with some diesel and rolling stock. San Diego has the model railroader museum. Enjoy your stay,
Bob
Welcome to California. If you get out toward the Los Angeles area, drop by AGHR; if you're in San Diego, drop by SD3R.
No shows that I know of during that time period, but Arnie's Trains in Westminster is nearby. http://www.arniestrains.com
There are a couple of others in Orange County, but they escape me at the moment.
Just in case you did not know, Milepost 38 moved to the corner of Santa Ana Canyon Rd & Imperial about a year ago. If you are there, ask, I may be in back working. Usually there Monday, Friday & Saturday.
Steve
Originally Posted by Steamer:
any good shops? going to be visiting in laws in July. Milepost 38 is 5 minutes from them, so I'll stop in there for sure. any others? Used to frequent Yorba Toy Trains, but I know they are long gone. Any shows?
Thanks!
Steve, do you do the repairs for Jerry?
Bob
I do some of the older O & S loco's and most all O & S rolling stock. If it has a board in it, I don't touch it.
Steve
Originally Posted by CP BOB:
Steve, do you do the repairs for Jerry?
Bob
That's great. I've been going to Milepost since the shop was on Orangethorpe. Really nice people. I'll stop by and say hi next time.
Bob
Been going there also since they opened on Orangethorpe also. That's about as long as I have been into trains.
Steve
Originally Posted by CP BOB:
Hi Dave,
Train Shack in Burbank has the best selection. Arnie's trains in Huntington Beach has some MTH and Lionel. There is a store in Costa Mesa that has a lot of older Lionel, can't remember the name. Train Stop in San Dimas has Lionel at 30% off. TTOS has a show/swap meet in Anaheim every month. If you have time, Orange Empire Train Museum has restored PCC & Trolleys along with some diesel and rolling stock. San Diego has the model railroader museum. Enjoy your stay,
Bob
Thanks Bob. We went to Orange Empire last time we were out there, but that was 15 years ago! IIRC they have Ward Kimbal's Engine?
Originally Posted by AGHRMatt:
Welcome to California. If you get out toward the Los Angeles area, drop by AGHR; if you're in San Diego, drop by SD3R.
thanks Matt. doubt if we get down to San Dieago, but LA is a posibality.
Originally Posted by Steve "Papa" Eastman:
Just in case you did not know, Milepost 38 moved to the corner of Santa Ana Canyon Rd & Imperial about a year ago. If you are there, ask, I may be in back working. Usually there Monday, Friday & Saturday.
Steve
thanks Steve. I'l try to get there one of those days!
The Train Crossing
1089 Baker St # C
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 549-1596
Normal Store Hours:
Tue-Fri 12 - 7
Sat 9 - 5
Sunday 11 - 3
Closed Monday's
http://www.thetraincrossing.com/
Lots of Lionel equipment, new and used. (No MTH)
Talk to John Amir; he's friendly and knows the trains.
