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For the past year I’ve been compiling a list of model train stores for my model railroading website. These shops all look like a lot of fun to visit, but what are the most popular? Here is a list for the states of North Carolina and South Carolina.
The most popular model railroading shops (based on online chatter) in North Carolina and South Carolina are:
10. The Hobby House in Hendersonville, North Carolina
9. Todd’s Train Depot in Wendell, North Carolina
8. Little Choo Choo Shop in Spencer, North Carolina
7. Rail and Spike Trains in Easley, South Carolina
6. The Train Loft in Winston Salem, North Carolina
5. Factory Direct Trains in Asheville, North Carolina
4. Blue Ridge Hobbies in Greenville, South Carolina
3. Time Zone Hobbies and Toys in Aiken, South Carolina
2. Tom’s Train Station in Raleigh, North Carolina
…and the most popular shop for model trains in North Carolina or South Carolina is…
1. Greensboro Electric Trains in Greensboro, North Carolina
Hobby shops not quite making my top 10 were ABC RC Hobby in Forest City, North Carolina; Chuck’s Trains in Landis, North Carolina; Dry Bridge Station in Mount Airy, North Carolina; Hayes Hobby House in Fayetteville, North Carolina; Leland’s Toy Trains and Planes in Hildebran, North Carolina; Zoo Toys and Trains in Wilmington, North Carolina; Hobby Station in Bethune, South Carolina; New Brookland RR and Hobby in West Columbia, South Carolina; SVC Trains in Georgetown, South Carolina; and The Great Escape Bicycles and Hobby Shop in Spartanburg, Anderson, and Greenville, South Carolina.
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Went to Greenville (over 2+ hours) to see Blue Ridge Hobbies. When we walked in guy at the counter did not even look up. Selection of HO engines and rolling stock was miserable. I bought the new Walther’s catalog. At the register this same guy says is that all you found? Later looking at the receipt I also note he charged me $2.00 more than the sign said. Returning to the hobby after many years but obviously we will not be back.
You might want to check out the Central Railway Museum to add to your list of museums. It is in Central, South Carolina and is run by the Central Railway Model and Historical Association, Inc.( http://www.crmha.org )
You should visit The Train Shop in Marion NC. Dan has a great stock of HO,O, and N scale. I do all my shoping there now.
Sorry to hear that, Nick. We hope you also voiced your concerns and complaints with the shop.
Been to your top two so far and must say I met some of the friendliest and most train knowledgable individuals I’ve encounterd in my 65 years. Both shops are great sources of information and train products, but I would be a little hard pressed to put Greensboro Electric Trains ahead of Tom’s for inventory…prices maybe yes.
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Leland in Hildebran, NC retired a few years ago and sold off his stock. Don’t think he is in business anymore.
Len Allman
Hickory, NC