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Originally Posted by M J Breen:
Wow I never knew that truck was there, what do they have???

Hmmm.  I would say he has a little of everything.   He has a lot of new Lionel/MTH freight along with a good selection of used freight.  He has a wall of older Lionel/Marx as well.   Most of his locomotives are used.    I've bought a few of them and I've never had a problem.  He does all of his own repairs so he's able to go over each unit thoroughly before he puts it up for sale.  If I want something they don't have he always manages to find it for me.   I buy 90% of my stuff from Neely's Train Shop and Brady's Train Outlet. 

Originally Posted by Panther97:
Originally Posted by Christopher2035:

I'll be in Altoona next week for a few days - may have to check it out

Are you coming into town for business or pleasure?

I'll be in NJ & Pittsburgh this coming Monday for business & was going to take a few days off on the way home & do my annual return to Altoona for some railfanning

 
 

I'll be in NJ & Pittsburgh this coming Monday for business & was going to take a few days off on the way home & do my annual return to Altoona for some railfanning

Excellent.  I live in the Cresson area.  If you do some railfanning in the area we may cross paths.  I like to hit the Brickyard in Altoona at lunch.   We watch from the platform in Cresson in the evenings....when I'm not running my kids around!   I prefer some of the other railfan locations but Cresson is convenient.

Last edited by Panther97
Originally Posted by Christopher2035:

how is the color up there?  From friends of mine that live in the area I've noticed much hasn't popped yet

 

It's just starting to turn.   Still a lot of green.   However; there are pockets of nice colors.  There was some heavy rain that came through last week and knocked some of the leaves off of our trees.

Originally Posted by Christopher2035:
Originally Posted by Panther97:

If you are driving from Pittsburgh to Altoona I'd suggest a stop in Greensburg at Brady's Train Outlet.   He has a nice store as well.

 I think I'll be doing it later in the day ( after work) so It will probably be well past closing time. If I get out early enough I'll try to swing by

Enjoy your trip.  If you end up in the Cresson area give me a shout.  It's always nice to meet railfans from around the country.

Originally Posted by David Case:

Panther97,

 

Which is better place to visit..Neely or Brady in your opinion.  I model more MTH than the others.  Some friends and I are going to be in that area in 2 weeks on the way to York and thought about stopping by one of them while visiting the area.

 

Thanks.

 

David

If you are looking for new MTH items I would go to Brady's Train Outlet.   Neely has some new MTH freight.  However; he has a lot more used Lionel trains compared to his MTH selection.   I go to Neely for all of my used purchases and Brady for anything new that I want to buy from MTH.

 

Just a note.  Brady has some remodeling going on at his store.  If you don't see something you need let him know.  He has a lot of his stuff stored upstairs until the project is complete.   By they time you come through they will probably be finished.

Originally Posted by Panther97:

If you are driving from Pittsburgh to Altoona I'd suggest a stop in Greensburg at Brady's Train Outlet.   He has a nice store as well.

Driving from Pittsburgh to Altoona there used to be a great train shop in Homer City.  But it closed a few years ago as the owner said he wanted to retire and go fishing!  Who was that guy?     

 

Bill

Originally Posted by jim sutter:
Driving from Pittsburgh to Altoona there used to be a great train shop in Homer City.  But it closed a few years ago as the owner said he wanted to retire and go fishing!  Who was that guy?
Wednesday night's catch

10-07-2015 graceton 002Jimmy:

 

Looks delicious!  You certainly are enjoying your retirement but we still miss your store.

 

Regards,

 

Bill

Originally Posted by jim sutter:

Bill, I haven't taken a fish home yet. For me it's catch, picture and release.

 

Jim, I only had a train around the Christmas tree when you were operating your shop.  I hadn't moved to the area at that time.  However;  I do believe my dad purchased some trains from you in the past.  

 

I hear folks in these parts talk about your shop often.  I've never heard one negative remark.  All I hear is good things.  You've certainly had a positive impact on the train hobby in Central PA.

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