Library - "Model Railroad Retailers" Magazine Articles

Category Description: Information about hobby shops.

A Report from Nuremburg

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-05 pg. 86     Scale: (none)     Author: John Glaab

The annual toy fair has good representation by model railroad manufacturers.

A Visit to The Train Shop

Model Railroader 1991-01 pg. 138     Scale: (none)     Author: George Hall

This store is located in a 5,000-square foot former grocery store in Santa Clara, California. The three partners discuss their store and their philosophy about the store and the model railroad industry. It provides some insight in to the business of this hobby.

Dealer's Corner

O Scale Trains Magazine 01 March 2002 pg. 13     Scale:      Author: Bruce B. Blackwood

This article describes how to build a relationship with a local hobby store, from a storeowner's perspective, to help grow an interest in the scale you are modeling.

Express Station

Model Railroader 1992-05 pg. 112     Scale: (none)     Author: George Hall

The behind-the-scenes story of a small model train store in Tukwila, Washington.

O Scale Influences Bay State Models: A 30-year Massachusetts Tradition Closes

O Scale Trains Magazine 33 July 2007 pg. 21     Scale:      Author: Roger C. Parker

The author interview Win Nowell