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The following is a list of popular Columbus area Hobby Shops. We may add more information, so check back often.

Clintonville Trains and Toys

Formerly known as Moody Street Trains, this shop specializes in Lionel Postwar, new and used Lionel, American Flyer, MTH, and Marx trains.



* 20 minutes from the Buckeye Express Convention hotel
* Loaction: 3588 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43214
* Open: Tue-Thu 12-5; Fri 12-6; Sat 11-6; Sun-Mon Closed
* Phone: (614) 262-1945
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Robbies Hobbies

Robbies Hobbies has provided years of joy to Train Collectors worldwide. This destination shop is unique and a wonderful find for tourists and local collectors looking for "that rare train." Don't miss stopping by on your next visit to Columbus and seeing this intriguing, one-of-a-kind place! If you are looking for that particular old train that you once had or had seen, OR are just interested in adding a new train set to collect and enjoy, we have the following gauges for you: G, Standard, O, S, HO, N, and Z. We carry Lionel, American Flyer, MTH, LGB, Marklin, Kato, Athearn, Atlas, Bachmann, Micro-trains, and many other lines. Robbies buys and sells trains, slot cars, Bruder, Playmobil, diecast items, R/C ready-to-run cars, planes, and helicopters.



* 20 minutes from the Buckeye Express Convention hotel
* Location: 4578 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214
* Open: Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 10-4; Sun Closed
* Phone: (740) 653-0404
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The Smoke Stack Hobby Shop

If you're coming from or going to locations southeast of Columbus, The Smoke Stack is worth stopping by. The Smoke Stack has provided hobbyists with the right tools for their particular hobby for over 45 years. We have customers (and employees) who've been with us since the beginning! It is a well-stocked multi-hobby shop selling trains, RC cars, and planes. The inside of the shop also includes the Hocking Valley Model Railroad Club and a rock-climbing track.



* 1 hour from the Buckeye Express Convention hotel
* Location: 342 Lincoln Ave., Lancaster, Ohio, 43130
* Open: Monday - Saturday 10-6 (Closed Sunday)
* Phone: (740) 653-0404
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The Train Station

The Train Station is a full-time model railroad shop in business since 1974. We carry exclusively model railroad and train products and supplies. The Train Station carries full lines of many model railroad products and supplies in HO, N, O/O-27, and G scales, as well as books, DVDs, magazines, scenery products, paint, calendars, puzzles, wooden railway products for small children, and many other supplies. The Train Station is an authorized dealer for most major model railroad product lines and many products from smaller or lesser-known manufacturers.



* 20 minutes from the Buckeye Express Convention hotel
* Location: 4430 Indianola Ave., Columbus, Ohio
* Open: Mon.-Thu 10-6; Fri 10-8; Sat 10-6; Sun Noon - 5
* Phone: (614)262-9056
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The Buckeye Express
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Mid Central Region
The National Model Railroad Association, Inc.