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November 2023 by Mark S.
So sorry that the owner sold me as he described "new old stock " of a controller for my HO car set working on for my grand kids. I got my original working so did not need this unit. When I went to return it today he said " I told you it was used and will not accept it for return". I told him I did not touch only to see the unit and he said that how does he know that I didn't substitute a non-working unit?" Well I never test his new/old stock out of the box so good question. But the idea of not accepting returns rubbed me the wrong way since it was described as new/old stock. He could have tested the unit before a return but I feel I was lied to and was never told he would not accept this as a return. So sad never have to go into this store again!!
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October 2023 by fordboy96
I have all kinds of brand new cars to dcc engines track its all HO scale
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October 2023 by Ben Mitchell1911
Decent selection, very overpriced and prices and items for sale not well marked, the man working was standoffish and wouldn’t hold a conversation with me, but not outright bad, I got the feeling he did not trust me, possibly because of my age (being 18). Overall not great, mid at best(I am not trying to detract from the local business I’m just giving my honest opinion)
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July 2023 by Will Trotti
Got here 10 minutes before a opened on a Friday, stayed 5 minutes after they were supposed to open and nobody was there and nobody's answering the phone. No sign on the front saying why they're not open when they should be, looking forward to getting my son a train before he went to his mother's house but this was a big disappointment. What kind of business model is this?
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May 2023 by John Cartwright
Glad to find you guys. Used to go to the shop in Vandalia, but have no idea where they are now.
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March 2023 by Margi Holley
Friendly atmosphere. Is really just for train collectors
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October 2022 by Golden Blue89
The owner is friendly, decent prices and a good selection. I enjoy the train models in the window as well.
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June 2022 by CLAUDIA RANTZ
My husband loved this hobby store! It has LOTS of model train parts and supplies!
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December 2021 by Jessica Bray
Would give ZERO stars if I was able. My 9 year old son had been looking forward to a visit to this store for weeks. My husband took him in tonight and while my son was looking around, my husband was standing behind him sending a text message. The owner came around and said " If you're shopping for a better price, you can leave my store." My husband explained that he was sending a message but the owner continued to badger him. The owner then called my husband TRASH (he was dressed in his work clothes), and proceeded to say, "I bet you're just a trash man!". My son was so upset and let down after looking forward to this visit. The owner was completely unprofessional. Even if a customer would be looking up prices, he has no right to speak to them in such a manner. I have met actual "trash men" who are more respectful than him. What a nasty person.
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December 2021 by Jessica B.
Would give ZERO stars if I was able. My 9 year old son had been looking forward to a visit to this store for weeks. My husband took him in tonight and while my son was looking around, my husband was standing behind him sending a text message. The owner came around and said " If you're shopping for a better price, you can leave my store." My husband explained that he was sending a message but the owner continued to badger him. The owner then called my husband TRASH (he was dressed in his work clothes), and proceeded to say, "I bet you're just a trash man!". My son was so upset and let down after looking forward to this visit. The owner was completely unprofessional. Even if a customer would be looking up prices, he has no right to speak to them in such a manner. I have met many "trash men" who are more respectful than him. What a nasty person.
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September 2021 by Larry Councell
Great shop and owner, good selections in lots of scales.
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August 2021 by Clarence Wolf
Talked to me about making sure your design will work with the engines you want to use. Super helpfull.
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July 2021 by Jeff G
I've talked with the owner a few time's. It's very obvious that he loves model railroading & is extremely knowledgeable. He is a man that is not trying to sell you anything to just make a quick buck. He talks with you and finds out what you truly what to do and then helps guides you in that direction. He encourages everyone to draw out their layout first. Let him go over it with you to make sure there will be no issues. Then, helps you get all the needed items to make your dream come true. I'd definitely give Mr. Schultz a perfect 5 STAR rating. Plus, any repairs, he can do that too.
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May 2021 by Phillip D. Tidd
Good place for some items
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March 2021 by Alan Kaiser
Store is disorganized and dirty. Mostly used stuff for sale. Found it baffling to see so many customer owned items in for repair just sitting on various counters where any customer could touch it. The layout has become a junk table. Owner seemed knowledgeable but set in his traditional railroading. Lacked knowledge in the newer Bluetooth tech.
