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January 2024 by Jacob Yoder
Great place, great selection, worth the drive from anywhere!!!
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December 2023 by Ernie King
What a great shop extremely large selection, well priced and knowledgeable Friendly staff. I will certainly be back.
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December 2023 by Cindi McCardle
Nice place. Needs more larger scale model kits…planes & battleships.
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October 2023 by Betsy H
Nice train store. Treated my 12 year old like an adult, when he shopped for train supplies (I hurt my leg, so I let him go in without me, with the warning to behave). Thank you
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October 2023 by LIAM SAWYER
He gave me a model train for school for project very helpful gave me one very cheap
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May 2023 by Chad Tremel
Wonderful hobby store can't recommend enough.
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December 2022 by "eye's only" blank
First time there. This is a real gem! Knowable and friendly people. Seemed very well stocked for a small old fashioned hobby shop.
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November 2022 by Gene Detter
I wanted to get my 10-year-old son into modeling. The last model that I put together was 30+ years ago. After some web research, I came to find that a lot has changed, at least with regard to paints. Acrylics are apparently now the big thing, for a number of reasons. Based on my web search, I found what I thought I needed and then began the hunt for a local store that sold the individual paints that I wanted... vs. going online and buying pre-fab kits that have 15 paints that I don't need, and 2 that I do. Also, I needed some guidance, as I'd never worked with acrylics before (having grown up in the age of Testor's enamels). I passed by CoolTrains Toys & Hobbies for well over at least a decade on my way home from work. I was always curious about what was in the store, but never had an opportunity to go in, as they keep very limited hours. I'm glad I went in, and I now understand why they keep such limited hours. After striking up a conversation with the owner (Ted) about how I need to consider re-approaching modeling, I discovered that the one, very knowledgeable, shopkeeper (i.e., Ted) runs the entire store... pretty much solely because he has a passion, mainly for trains, but really for models of all sorts. He took the time (a solid 15 minutes) to walk my son and I through acrylics and cross referenced the colors that we'd need for a Shelby Mustang model, which we purchased at a big box store, unaware that CoolTrains Toys & Hobbies carried such a massive supply of model trains, cars (including the Shelby we bought at another store for more), trucks, ships, tanks, jeeps, planes, big rigs... etc. (from all major manufacturers). Ted recommended all kinds of accessories (no pressure to buy at all) and gave us some free magazines that he said would help get me in touch with the current modeling goings on. The store has everything that you could possibly need for build, fitment, and finish... and, if they don't, Ted is willing to order it for you. Other reviewers posted photos, and, while helpful, they barely did the store justice. Even those I posted are limited. This store has so much packed into a relatively small space (there's even a clearance section in the back of the store) that you wouldn't believe it until you saw it. My son was awestruck. What was supposed to be a 15-minute visit turned into a solid hour and a half.. with my son not wanting to leave, as he couldn't believe all the models in the store. While the majority of the store is geared toward model trains of all shapes, sizes, quality, and cost (I wish I could tell you what they are, but I know nothing about model trains)... there is a great deal for all types of modelers. CoolTrains Toys & Hobbies truly seems to have it all... and what they don't have Ted will get for you. When you go in, expect a no-hassle small-town experience from a knowledgeable shopkeeper who's willing to spend what little time he has with folks, passing on his passion for models. Also, please be patient with the owner if he's busy. I saw another reviewer noting that they didn't get the customer service they expected. We're conditioned to big-box store experiences where you might have a ton of employees but truly only one or two of them (who are usually slammed, because they are the few who have the answers), can help you. It might make you feel warm and fuzzy (i.e., acknowledged), but what help are you ***really*** getting? There's literally one gentleman running CoolTrains Toys & Hobbies. He does the very best that he can and provides a truly customized customer service experience... listening to your needs and addressing them to the best of his ability. If he's busy, take a breath, peruse the store's wares. You just might be pleasantly surprised at the wonders that CoolTrains Toys & Hobbies offers. I know that my son and I both were... and, we'll definitely be back. Give CoolTrains Toys & Hobbies a chance. While the store has limited hours, it's well worth the expe
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November 2022 by Bridget Seningen
They have a great selection 0 scale trains
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October 2022 by Brian Larkin
We were in town on a day trip. Decided to check it. Glad we did!!! Great variety of model kits and trains! Second hand model kits and trains! We will definitely be back!
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October 2022 by Dale Kauffman Jr
Great Store owned and operated by a great guy. My father and I are always excited to visit and see what new things have arrived or just to simply stop in and say hello.
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August 2022 by Ryan Shawyer
It’s a great store! Clean and bright. The owner Ted is friendly and helpful. I make it a point to stop in anytime we’re in the area, because there’s usually something neat from a collection Ted has picked up that you won’t see anywhere else. Prices are always fair. Great experience every time!
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August 2022 by Jim Bremer
Came to visit, store closed for a week. Drove over only to find closed and no notice.
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February 2022 by Leslie Gigee
This is a great place for model enthusiasts. Ted is a wonderful person - if he doesn't have the item you're looking for, he will do his best to find it!
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February 2022 by R D
Awesome place. Good O-gauge inventory and prices are fair. The gentlemen working there are very accommodating and make you feel welcome.
