Found this article about the LHS that I frequent... very good read

[Anonymous]

That is a pretty good read.

[csxt30]

Wow Brent !!  I found the little train on that web'site !! Thanks, & if you get there someday, I hope you get more pictures !!  Let us know how far apart the rails are if you can. It looks like it might be 7 inch like our little trains near me !! I wonder if has a gasoline engine or what in it !!

B & O, TOO !!    

Thanks a lot !! John

[Anonymous]

John,
No I have not seen it.  When I stop in I am usually on a mission and then I start talking with Wiley and he shows me something he got in and I start staring at the little gems... one day I will make it by the LSRR and see what it is all about.  The LSRR only runs on Saturdays and I'm not typically in that part of town on Saturday.  I do have to make a point to get there someday... maybe in the next few weeks.

here is their website... the info on the store is what made me stop in - I had to see it!

http://www.purkeystoytrains.com

[Anonymous]

sounds like a great place, way better then i got here. thanks for posting that!

[Richard A]

I live in upstate New York, so regular visits to Purkey's are not in the cards for me, but this article certainly makes me wish I could visit.  The article is so well writen (for what it is) that I printed it out to give to my wife to read.  I realize with me being retired (medical) and "under foot" all day, her tolerance for my passion is beginning to waver.  I don't think she gets the point.  Something in this article connects with me and maybe it will help her see a little better why I am so enthused with model trains (especially O gauge).

Thanks for posting the article and many thanks to Wiley for creating the little island in such a crazy world!  I'll get to Sykesville.......one day!

[csxt30]

Sounds like a great Hobby Shop !! Enjoyed reading that article & wonder if you have seen the Little Sykes Railway children's ride ? !!  Are there any pictures of that or web-site ? !! That hobby shop reminds me of some of the old ones we used to have years ago !!

Thanks, John 

[Anonymous]

Joel,
Yes Purkey's is a great place.  Have you had the pleasure of eating at the station?

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Sounds like a plan Fife!

You'll thoroughly enjoy Wiley and Tom!  Maybe Chris will be there too... (I think that is his name.  He works there mostly during the busy season).

[fifedog]

Thanks for sharing, Brent.  I stopped my delivery of the overly liberal (excuse me, PROGRESSIVE) SunBurn back in December.  Glad to see Purkeys is doin' well.  You shall have to take me there one day...

[4kitties]

Thanks for posting this.  That's my LHS too, and Wiley is a heckuva nice guy.

Joel

[Anonymous]

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/carroll/bal-ca.purkey17jun17,0,2284861.story?coll=bal-local-carroll