Model Railroading > LA Model Train Store Recommendations
Date: 07/12/19 10:41
LA Model Train Store Recommendations
Author: Casselton
I am in LA for the weekend. I am hopping to have time to visit a local hobby shop. Looking for suggestions.
Many thanks, Mark
Date: 07/12/19 10:58
Re: LA Model Train Store Recommendations
Author: SP_8299
Casselton Wrote:
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> I am in LA for the weekend. I am hopping to have
> time to visit a local hobby shop. Looking for
> suggestions.
> Many thanks, Mark
Define "LA". Los Angeles, both city and county, encompass a huge area. Any particular area or suburb? There's not a whole lot in the way of train stores, but a specific area could help narrow something down.
Date: 07/12/19 11:30
Re: LA Model Train Store Recommendations
Author: Casselton
I am in Beverly Hills.
Thanks
Date: 07/12/19 12:02
Re: LA Model Train Store Recommendations
Author: WP805A
Arnie's Model Trains
6452 Industry Way
Westminister CA 92683
714-863-1015 HO-N Scale
Railmaster Hobbies Ho-N Scale
9812 Belmont street
Bellflower CA
562-867-5627
Smith Brothers hobby Center
8941 Reseda Blvd
Northridge CA 91324 HO-N Scale
Dave Dodds
San Dimas, CA
Date: 07/12/19 12:06
Re: LA Model Train Store Recommendations
Author: CPRR
- https://s3-media2.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/JKioojl698vHyBKxpQ6YCA/90s.jpg1. Train Shack=inherithttps://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/public/stars.yelp_design_web.yji-9b34e39ccbeb1c01a8e5ce9462ff64c1.png66 reviews$$=inherit=inheritToy Stores (818) 842-3330=inherit1030 N Hollywood Way https://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/photo/-HxLg1qJ1uhj-rNCyU21OA/30s.jpgCool that I was able to find =inherittrains for a project i was doing. We sent someone to get the =inherittrain as it was a pretty far distance from us but we needed a =inherittrain asap for photos. Spent a pretty penny and when I got… read more
- https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/uKZnUL1geUzLUMye8-6Urw/90s.jpg2. The Original Whistle Stop=inherithttps://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/public/stars.yelp_design_web.yji-9b34e39ccbeb1c01a8e5ce9462ff64c1.png37 reviews$$$=inherit=inheritHobby Shops (626) 796-7791=inherit2490 E Colorado Blvd https://s3-media1.fl.yelpcdn.com/photo/qKpPioJDRL82_nb9oGnFuA/30s.jpgOkay, so this is a =inherittrain collectors paradise. Everything you could ever want and desire in building a =inheritmodel =inherittrain or adding to one is right in this shop. It's a small shop so it not… read more
- https://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/0u5xXZd2BSLv7tV-BtXN3A/90s.jpg3. Big Louâs Toys & Collectibles=inherithttps://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/public/stars.yelp_design_web.yji-9b34e39ccbeb1c01a8e5ce9462ff64c1.png37 reviews$$=inherit=inheritToy Stores, =inheritHobby Shops, =inheritUsed, Vintage & Consignment (310) 849-3967=inherit5413 Sepulveda Blvd https://s3-media1.fl.yelpcdn.com/photo/dLt_KViX21SckrJyLUp-QQ/30s.jpgcollection or even some old comic books and =inherittraining cards. He seems to have a good selection of toy cars but I'm not into that so I don't really know what to say about that. read more
- https://s3-media1.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/kq5aKHalCGtQ5DNMMLLuDA/90s.jpg4. Burbankâs House Of Hobbies=inherithttps://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/public/stars.yelp_design_web.yji-9b34e39ccbeb1c01a8e5ce9462ff64c1.png121 reviews$$=inherit=inheritToy Stores, =inheritHobby Shops (818) 848-3674=inherit911 S Victory Blvd https://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/photo/s9gVyXhYl4CnxmAFzvuTIg/30s.jpgMy friend recommended me to come to this place for some discounted brand name paints for scale =inheritmodels and he was absolutely right. Tamiya and vallejo paints were discounted and much… read more
- https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/xVgEr1IKn54IzepO-0yuYw/90s.jpg5. RailMaster Hobbies=inherithttps://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/public/stars.yelp_design_web.yji-9b34e39ccbeb1c01a8e5ce9462ff64c1.png20 reviews$$=inherit=inheritHobby Shops, =inheritToy Stores (562) 867-5627=inherit9812 Belmont St https://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/photo/VQXwwKZbQzcmA-cRo6lALA/30s.jpgWhat great customer service and an even better local place to go to for all your toy =inherittrain needs. Thank you so much for making my experience a great one. I couldn't appreciate you… read more
- https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/Q-jd0kV_GJh4QgWc55CIFg/90s.jpg6. Glendale Model Railroad Club=inherithttps://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/public/stars.yelp_design_web.yji-9b34e39ccbeb1c01a8e5ce9462ff64c1.png1 review (818) 500-7229=inherit619 Hahn Ave https://s3-media1.fl.yelpcdn.com/photo/3Q-mKKQYW1uU7dz0452F7A/30s.jpg. They run DCC which means I need to upgrade most of my HO =inheritmodels before hand. The lay out is a nice depiction of the Los Angeles - Bakersfield of the 1940s though it is not a rare thing to see a modern Diesel… read more
- https://s3-media2.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/2__cRwUwn1D5CRyBffAj5A/90s.jpg7. Evettâs Model Shop=inherithttps://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/public/stars.yelp_design_web.yji-9b34e39ccbeb1c01a8e5ce9462ff64c1.png65 reviews$=inherit=inheritToy Stores, =inheritArts & Crafts, =inheritHobby Shops (310) 452-2720=inherit1636 Ocean Park Blvd https://s3-media1.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/srv0/yelp_styleguide/d53e550ec367/assets/img/default_avatars/user_30_square.pngclosed. whaaaaa. all mom and pops closing. choices are shrinking. not much left in the =inheritmodel or hobby world. read more
- https://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/7-rJOV9XVPQoMRHqKHi2zw/90s.jpg8. Milepost 38 Toy Trains=inherithttps://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/public/stars.yelp_design_web.yji-9b34e39ccbeb1c01a8e5ce9462ff64c1.png22 reviews$$=inherit=inheritToy Stores, =inheritHobby Shops (714) 892-9471=inherit6462 Industry Way https://s3-media1.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/srv0/yelp_styleguide/d53e550ec367/assets/img/default_avatars/user_30_square.pngand walked out of the store feeling great. The employees at this =inheritmodel =inherittrain store are all very friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic. I highly recommend Milepost 38 Toy =inheritTrains if you are interested in =inheritmodel… read more
- https://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/SBH1t-O2ojdkiwX7T5iV7A/90s.jpg9. Tomâs Model=inherithttps://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/public/stars.yelp_design_web.yji-9b34e39ccbeb1c01a8e5ce9462ff64c1.png78 reviews$=inherit=inheritHobby Shops, =inheritToy Stores (213) 680-0888=inherit501 E 4th StLittle Tokyo https://s3-media1.fl.yelpcdn.com/photo/4GE-AKEPhSiRDYDlv7JtEQ/30s.jpgThis was my 1st visit to Tom's as I would see it often driving down from the financial district. Tom's is chalk full of Funko's, rare funkos to more streamline funkos. The best way I can define Tom's… read more
- https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/K9eiZvOQ62YCldm9byJeEg/90s.jpg10. Scale Model Stuff=inherithttps://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/public/stars.yelp_design_web.yji-9b34e39ccbeb1c01a8e5ce9462ff64c1.png21 reviews$$=inherit=inheritHobby Shops (818) 716-7847=inherit7259 Canoga AveCanoga Park https://s3-media2.fl.yelpcdn.com/photo/aQ3CnhqLji27cG24CmxnCw/30s.jpgExcellent selection of paints, parts, brushes, and a ton of other stuff. That's not even including the wonderful amount of kits that are available. Picked up some Tamiya acrylic for one of my… read more
Date: 07/12/19 12:11
Re: LA Model Train Store Recommendations
Author: SP_8299
Casselton Wrote:
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> I am in Beverly Hills.
> Thanks
Alrighty...probably the closest store commute-wise would be Smith Bros. in the valley (disclaimer: never been there since it'd be a long slog in traffic from where I live, but the owner is a model RR'er, and I understand they have an excellent train dept.):
https://smithbrothershobbycenter.com/
Next up in striking distance would probably be The Original Whistle Stop in Pasadena:
https://www.thewhistlestop.com/
If commuting isn't an issue, heading south, you have Railmaster Hobbies in Bellflower (the LHS I frequent):
https://railmasterhobbies.com/
As well as Arnie's in Westminster (northern Orange County):
http://www.arniesmodeltrains.com/
These are the shops in the region that are within reasonable commute distance (1 hr. or so) of where you're at. Happy hunting!
Date: 07/12/19 12:30
Re: LA Model Train Store Recommendations
Author: Fizzboy7
Hello Mark, and welcome to lala-land!
I am the owner of Smith Brothers Hobby Center in Northridge. We have a great selection of HO and N scale trains, among a store full of other cool hobbies.
The 405 Freeway will be your ticket. Shouldn't be too bad in the middle of the day. Plenty of free parking in our back lot.
Hope you can stop by and say hello.
Jason Eminian
Smith Brothers Hobby Center
Date: 07/12/19 12:48
Re: LA Model Train Store Recommendations
Author: Auburnrail
OK, one last one, The Original Whistle Stop
in Pasadena.
Date: 07/12/19 13:27
Re: LA Model Train Store Recommendations
Author: Casselton
Thanks to everyone for the info! Visiting my daughter.
Mark
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Date: 07/12/19 19:15
Re: LA Model Train Store Recommendations
Author: bearease
Date: 07/12/19 20:46
Re: LA Model Train Store Recommendations
Author: Streamliner
bearease Wrote:
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> I'll second the above link to the Train Shack in
> Burbank. A lot of stuff for all scales, books &
> magazines, and a couple of real nice layouts as
> well.
> Pleasant and helpful staff too.
> https://www.google.com/maps/place/Train+Shack+Inc/
> @34.1690804,-118.3495197,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4
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> 169076!4d-118.347331
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> I live closest to Smith Bros. in the Valley. So
> I'm in there a lot too. Great place!
> https://www.google.com/maps/place/Smith+Brothers+H
> obby+Center/@34.2330786,-118.5385055,17z/data=!3m1
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