Train Stores in the Richmond/Central Va Area

Frank...this is the third time for this thread.  I have no idea what happened to the one that was up earlier today with a couple of responses...but...in any case, you need to do a search online including taking a look at some of our sponsors that are close (relatively speaking) to you area... 

Alan

Very little, sadly.

HobbyTown on Midlothian Tpke.......small selection of O Gauge, nothing discounted. Some building supplies.

Tiny Tim's Trains in Ashland. More O Gauge, mostly traditional and a lot of toys.

Our Full-Service shop, Chesterfield Hobbies, closed in June 2013 (retirement). The closest Full-Service train store is Rail Tails in Charlottesville.

There are a few repairman that I know of, one local and the other (the former Chesterfied Hobbies owner), 2 hours away in Winchester.

There is a store in Winchester that advertises on the Forum, Mario's Trains, that I have purchased from online,but have never been there. They seem to have a great selection, great online service and good prices.

I wish I had better news for you, Frank.

Peter

It may be a bit north for you but check out Dan Danielson's store in Manassas. Toy Trains & Collectibles.

Who is the former Chesterfield Hobbies owner who is a repairman in Winchester??

Who is the former Chesterfield Hobbies owner who is a repairman in Winchester??

I have it at home....it's is call OutBack Train Repair (I doubt he has a web presence and the name comes from the fact that he was born in Australia...and after retirement his  workshop was in a shed in his back yard).

I'll post it later.

Peter

The repair guy I know of in Midlothian who at one time did repairs on post war trains for Chesterfield hobbies is Howard Miller. I don't think he does any later stuff .

Rob

Howard is our local guy now.....I believe he lives in Chester.

Peter

How about Williamsburg/Tidewater. Lots of trains there. I know Dale's is in Norfolk but know little about them.

Pretty accurate and a somewhat sad condition given the numbers of model RR'ers in VA across all scales.

I emailed Adrian for his information.....

Adrian Cates

outbacktrainrepairs@gmail.com

804-314-9347

He is an excellent repair person.

Peter

One more...

7547 Williamson Rd Roanoke, VA 24019

(540) 362-1714

Thanks for the info. The Rose family (Chuckatuck) was at York.

Going to Roanoke tomorrow 8:00 AM and will try to get by Rail Yard Hobby. Graduation weekend at Tech Saturday.

Alan,

So sorry about that. It wont happen again.

Hey all,

Thanks for the info! I'll definitely will be all over checking these places out! So excited, I definitely want to start to build my N & W collection as well as my Norfolk Southern!

Sincerely,

Frank-

Have fun.  Be sure to call ahead, as some of the stores have very limited hours.

One other thing:  Especially with Davis Hobby Supplies, be sure to call.  Their website hours were incorrect, the last I knew.  I went over there twice based on their website.  Closed.  Fool me twice - heh, heh.

I don't believe Chuckatuck has a store anymore, toycraft closed several years ago, and Davis is limited hrs and product.