Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
The local hobby shop is required for the industry to survive and market their products to the public. We should all continue to purchase both locally and otherwise because many of the local shops do not have the capital to have everything in stock. I really hesitate to order an item unless I have looked at it so I can determine the quality of the new item. Most of the products from the major manufacturers are now fairly high in quality and we have come to expect Kato and Atlas to provide great running models, so models like these can be ordered with a high level of confidence. I value the local dealer and residing in the Los Angeles area does provide me with some really great train shops, but the person living in many areas of the country does not have the convenience of visiting some of the best Train shops in the USA, just by driving an hour or so. I also get to visit Caboose Hobbies in Denver fairly often since my position does require travel and I go to the Train shops when I travel to find things that have not been offered recently and may be out of stock back home.
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!