My grandfather recently gave me a 1950's era model steam engine and asked me to get back in working order. He was using it as part of a model train set. He suggested I take it to a hobby shop for assistance. Does anyone know of a hobby shop that would work on something like this in the general area?

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TheFAPnetwork t1_jdwx10h wrote on March 27, 2023 at 8:04 PM

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I know of a hobby shop in Berlin Farmers Market that has old school trains. I believe they sell tracks for them as well. If anything they can point you in the right direction. They have the old Lionel trains, old oil locomotives

It's the hobby shop right next to the pretzel place

Sequoia Coins (spot #304) 856-768-1164

Devin1405 t1_jdwxxp7 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 8:10 PM

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Bussingers Trains & Toys in Ambler night be able to help? Looks like they do repair:

https://www.bussingertrains.com/service/about/

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GumshoeAndy OP t1_jdx0pdf wrote on March 27, 2023 at 8:28 PM

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Replying to Devin1405 (#2,399,417)

This is exactly what I had in mind. Thank you!!!

GumshoeAndy OP t1_jdx0wtl wrote on March 27, 2023 at 8:29 PM

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Replying to TheFAPnetwork (#2,399,299)

Awesome, I'm going to stop by if Bussingers doesn't pan out.

JBizznass t1_jdx1ohh wrote on March 27, 2023 at 8:34 PM

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There is a Train store in Broomall.

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PerfumedPornoVampire t1_jdx3ftd wrote on March 27, 2023 at 8:45 PM

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Replying to JBizznass (#2,399,920)

Came to say this, Nicholas Smith Trains and Toys

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tryingtobreakeven t1_jdxbhds wrote on March 27, 2023 at 9:38 PM

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Replying to PerfumedPornoVampire (#2,400,177)

I was going to recommend the same

fancymenofcornwood t1_jdxbuqk wrote on March 27, 2023 at 9:41 PM

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AAA Hobbies on the White Horse Pike is my favorite hobby spot. They have model train section as well.

wovenloafzap t1_jdxdwcd wrote on March 27, 2023 at 9:54 PM

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Replying to tryingtobreakeven (#2,401,325)

I fourth this recommendation!

GreatDeku t1_jdxib7n wrote on March 27, 2023 at 10:26 PM

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I’ve gotten a few O gauge engines (prewar and modern) repaired at Joes Train Station on County Line Rd in Hatboro (or Huntingdon Valley maybe). There’s 3 old dudes that work there - one is a dickhead and the other two are awesome.

RubberV t1_jdxnj5i wrote on March 27, 2023 at 11:04 PM

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Henning’s Trains in Lansdale, PA. They do train repairs and have a very nice train and model shop too.

diatriose t1_jdxqsza wrote on March 27, 2023 at 11:28 PM

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Replying to PerfumedPornoVampire (#2,400,177)

Came here to say this. They're great and they have an onsite technician for trains.

GumshoeAndy OP t1_jdxtc5j wrote on March 27, 2023 at 11:47 PM

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Replying to GreatDeku (#2,402,324)

Good look. Which one should I avoid?

VJ_KEVLAR t1_jdxudy6 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 11:54 PM

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Replying to wovenloafzap (#2,401,693)

Fifth

Steevotion t1_jdxvlbr wrote on March 28, 2023 at 12:03 AM

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There was just a big toy train show here recently too

thirst_annihilator t1_jdxybo5 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 12:23 AM

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Replying to GumshoeAndy (#2,404,023)

the dickhead

goldenfire t1_jdy0hqt wrote on March 28, 2023 at 12:39 AM

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Malvern option. http://www.jjclmodeltrainshop.com

Lansdalien t1_jdy44sv wrote on March 28, 2023 at 1:06 AM

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Lamsdale option. A 10 min walk from the R5 station

http://www.henningstrains.com

GreatDeku t1_jdy63uw wrote on March 28, 2023 at 1:21 AM

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Replying to GumshoeAndy (#2,404,023)

Go to the ancient looking fellow with Grey hair, or the guy that looks like a chubbier Billie Mays. The old dude with brown hair is the angry one. I think Aldi-brand Billie Mays is the guy that actually does the repairs.

stinky_obama t1_jdy8zv0 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 1:43 AM

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YankeeDabbler in Bellmawr might

batmanofska t1_jdy959d wrote on March 28, 2023 at 1:44 AM

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A bit far, but you could try calling Iron Horse Hobby House in Reading - https://www.ironhorsehobby.com/

GumshoeAndy OP t1_jdyf5ph wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:26 AM

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Replying to VJ_KEVLAR (#2,404,196)

Appreciate the responses. I'm swayed by the groundswell of support for Nicholas Smith.

DaVinciYRGB t1_jdyffzm wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:28 AM

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Replying to JBizznass (#2,399,920)

Nicolas Smith Trains is great. I’ve used them to get some G Gauge trains repaired before with great results.

There’s also Steve’s Train Repair in Cherry Hill.

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zesteroflimes t1_jdyi9i0 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:50 AM

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Joe's Train Station in Hatboro

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robalesi t1_jdzjfbi wrote on March 28, 2023 at 10:19 AM

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Can't speak to it besides that it seems to get very strong reviews. But this spot is very accessible after a quick PATCO ride into Jersey.

https://shophaddon.com/business/sattlers-trains-hobbies/

If you're into records, I can absolutely vouch for Phidelity Records right next door. Really solid record shop.

jspek666 t1_jdzq31o wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:37 AM

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I go to AAA hobbies in Magnolia. They are also megahobbies.com which I use when I dont feel like traveling down there.

MongolianCluster t1_je0wr4r wrote on March 28, 2023 at 4:47 PM

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Look for a train hobby club. There are people all over that have huge setups in their basements and know everything there is to know about this stuff.