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Hobby shops in Baltimore
Posted by tmcc man on Friday, August 5, 2005 11:21 AM
are there any hobby shops in the baltimore area. I am going tothe B&O rail museum, but i am also looking for good deals in the area as well.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 5, 2005 11:36 AM
Try the MB Klein. I think they are one of the last remaining stores in the city. They are not too far from the Harbor but you will need a good map and directions to find them.

There are several other stores I can think of but I cannot be sure if they are still open, closed, owners died, etc... Im looking at 40 years worth of stores here.
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Posted by Craignor on Friday, August 5, 2005 11:44 AM
TMCC Man,

Only a few miles away from the museum is M.B. Klein, a train shop that has been in business for almost 100 years. It is located at 162 N. Gay Street. Their phone is 410 539-6207.

Just head East down Pratt St. from the Museum, past the harbor and make make a left on Gay street. The shop is just a few blocks up on the left right before the expressway overpass. Make a left immediately after the store, and look for street parking, or there is a municipal lot.

Kleins carries all gauges, and has discounted prices on everything. IMO they have better prices than anyone else in the state. They have Weaver, Williams, K-Line, MTH, Lionel, RMT Beeps, Atlas. There is lots engines, rolling stock, accesories, and scenery items. When you go in the O Gauge room is to the right. Bring some change to feed the meters. This is an urban shop. Lock your car doors too.[:)]

Kleins is closed on Wednesdays during the summer.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 5, 2005 12:11 PM
Yea I forgot about the lock the doors part. Hide the silver and wear neutral colors =)

Good luck!
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Posted by tmcc man on Friday, August 5, 2005 12:59 PM
thanks guys i will be sure to check that out, and i will get my dad to buy me something.
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Posted by tmcc man on Friday, August 5, 2005 3:44 PM
guys, i will not be going, my dad is not feeling well.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 5, 2005 8:44 PM
Well, for the benefit of others who may be making a trip to Baltimore at some point: Definitely visit MB Klein, as others have recommended. A jam-packed shop (all scales) with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. No trip to Baltimore's Inner Harbor area is complete--for a train nut--without a visit to Klein's.

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