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Train shops near Scranton, PA

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Train shops near Scranton, PA
Posted by hbgatsf on Saturday, July 29, 2023 6:04 AM

Ok, as suggested in my other thread, I'll ask here - what are the best train and hobby shops near Scranton, PA?  I'm planning a trip to Steamtown and will check out shops if they are worthwhile.

My pressing need is for Evergreen and Plastruct parts so a general hobby shop would work if well stocked.

Rick

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Saturday, July 29, 2023 9:13 AM

hbgatsf
What are the best train and hobby shops near Scranton, PA?

I have never made my trip to the Northeast, so I have never been to Scranton.

When I was planning the trip, many people mentioned Bernie's as being the must-stop-at train store in the area.

-Kevin

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Posted by nealknows on Saturday, July 29, 2023 1:25 PM

A quick Google search came up with this and are open for business....

http://www.nolanandrogers.com/

http://www.bestrailroadshop.com/

https://www.grzyboskitrains.com/

Hope this helps...

Neal

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Posted by hbgatsf on Sunday, July 30, 2023 7:13 AM

nealknows

A quick Google search came up with this and are open for business....

http://www.nolanandrogers.com/

http://www.bestrailroadshop.com/

https://www.grzyboskitrains.com/

Hope this helps...

Neal

 

Yes, I did a Google search.  I was hoping to get a recommendation from someone with first hand knowledge.

 

SeeYou190

Google is not as helpful as you would hope. You will end up at a lot of cottage warehouse industries that just do mail order or have eBay outlets. That can be a frustrating waste of time.

-Kevin

 

 

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Posted by charlieB on Monday, July 31, 2023 9:50 AM

As for Evergreen a few years ago I  bought a large shoebox full of Evergreen items on Ebay  in unopened bags enough for a lifetime

 

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Monday, July 31, 2023 11:59 AM

charlieB
I bought a large shoebox full of Evergreen items on Ebay  in unopened bags enough for a lifetime.

Dimensional styrene is one of things I think will always be more-or-less available. However, if a massive collection shows up for a good price, I will certainly buy it.

-Kevin

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