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Post by rockymountaineer on Jan 9, 2020 3:38:20 GMT
Last night I visited Nicholas Smith Trains in Broomall, PA to pick up an MTH exclusive run of Strasburg RR woodsided passenger cars they produced in recent years. I could have had them ship it to me and avoid the 45-minute drive. But I haven't been to the store in months, so I thought why not take the ride. And while I was there, I saw the new MTH UP #1111 SD70ACe "Powered by Our People" on display. Although I didn't buy it, I gotta say it's probably something that will make its way onto my roster eventually. It's one of those eye-catching paint schemes that neither the catalog nor online videos seems to do proper justice. You've just gotta see it in person to appreciate the appeal of its graphics.
Here's the MTH website highlight video to show you what I'm talking about. But trust me when I say even this video doesn't do the graphics justice. So when you see the model in person, you'll know what I mean....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2020 4:16:18 GMT
You are lucky, I don’t have any nice hobby stores near me.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2020 12:04:16 GMT
David
Helping out on Saturdays at the LHS I get to see a lot I would miss if only doing online. The Santa Shay is one of those I would have never purchased but once I saw it in person, had to have it. I always get to test most of what comes in so that usually is hard on my wallet.
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Post by ptc on Jan 9, 2020 13:39:57 GMT
There is a lot more to going to a local train shop other than buying product. I made many friends by just hanging out and talking trains with the staff and customers. I sure miss that.
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Post by JDaddy on Jan 9, 2020 14:55:54 GMT
Nick Smith has everything... stopped before our last York trip... real tempted to spend some monies, but I had to wait it out.
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Post by laz57 on Jan 9, 2020 15:05:59 GMT
DAVID,
Great store NS!!! I haven’t been there in 2 years I gotta get back done. Lots to see. Thanks for posting.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2020 15:34:04 GMT
There is a lot more to going to a local train shop other than buying product. I made many friends by just hanging out and talking trains with the staff and customers. I sure miss that. One of the reasons I agreed to help out on Saturdays!
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Post by Joe Saggese on Jan 9, 2020 15:48:36 GMT
No decent hobby shops near me either.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2020 17:18:34 GMT
Brasseur's is about 45 minutes from me. Their stock has dwindled over the years and they cut down on used stuff they will stock.
Still nice to visit.
That is a nice looking engine. They keep putting these things out that make me want to also run MTH on my layout!
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Post by JDaddy on Jan 9, 2020 17:45:25 GMT
Brasseur's is about 45 minutes from me. Their stock has dwindled over the years and they cut down on used stuff they will stock. Still nice to visit. That is a nice looking engine. They keep putting these things out that make me want to also run MTH on my layout! Yeah Brasseur Hobby shop has seemed to have faded into past existence. No new stock. No interest.
Try Great Lakes Hobby. If its not in the case Tom can find it and give you a smoking deal.
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Post by Country Joe on Jan 9, 2020 18:40:21 GMT
David, I agree 100%. A visit to a good train store is a lot of fun and seeing things in person is way better than in photos or on a computer screen. I liked the green NYC E8s when I saw them in the MTH catalog but when I saw them in the store I was sold. Roundhouse South is a 2 hour drive for me, a 4 hour round trip, but it's worth the making the trek at least a few times a year.
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Post by jdstucks57 on Jan 9, 2020 18:44:56 GMT
There are times that I visit Stockyard Express 2-3 times per week and I still get butterflies every time I pull into their parking lot. Its always an adventure and you never know what you'll find.
- Jason
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Post by ptc on Jan 9, 2020 19:55:15 GMT
Jason, I talked to the folks at Stockyard Express last week and they were very helpful. They went out of their way, speaks volumes as to who they are.
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Post by rockymountaineer on Jan 9, 2020 20:01:47 GMT
Jason, I talked to the folks at Stockyard Express last week and they were very helpful. They went out of their way, speaks volumes as to who they are. Clyde and Dianne are the absolute best!!! Their excellent customer service has placed them on my VERY short list of "go-to" MTH dealers. As I've often said, people do business with folks they LIKE. So I'd be in very deep trouble if they were one of my LHS's.
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Post by Sir James on Jan 9, 2020 21:03:12 GMT
Many of you know P & D Hobby, We have him and another who visit's our club meets. We recently lost one shop and several years ago lost Wild Bill's Trains. One other shop that has been taken over by the sons has turn mostly to upscale toys so things change but shops are still a fun place to visit.
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