Train Shops, things of interest in Detroit area?

Take I-696 east to Groesbeck Hwy turn north P & D hobby is on the East side of the street just north of Utica Rd.

Continue north to Wild Bills Trains on the west side of the street, north of 15 mile Rd

There is also Great Lakes Hobbies on Vandyke in Utica.

Either one of the 2 would help you with directions.

Jim

 

Mike:

 

How about a side trip up to Owosso to see the 1225 Berkshire.

Jim, Brian, thanks for the suggestions.  I'm hitting the road shortly.  

 

- Mike

Rider's of Flint.  1 mile west of exit 118, I-75.  2 miles north of I-69 Bristol Rd exit.

2061 S. Linden Rd.  10-8 M-f, 10-6 Sa, 12-5 Su.

 

Huckleberry RR/Crossroads Village just N of Flint....K-27 #464 running.

 

Drive safely.  Happy to have you stop by.

 

KD

Might be worth a trip back. They have added #7 to the coral of steam engines.

They did a great job on it... If you are there, ask for Jake. He is a fireman there

a forum member and a model railroader. ...

 

 

I'd be looking for a gun store BEFORE I'd go to Detroit.

 

Guess it's getting better.  Ever since the Police Chief recommended the populous arm themselves, crime has dropped 30%!  

These stores are NOT in Detroit.

Mike:

 

When I attended the LCCA Convention in Dearborn in 1993 I remember going to many train shops while we were in the area.  I’m sure many of those shops are no longer in business.   

 

Have you tried this site which may or may not be up-to-date?   Model Train Hobby Shops and Hobbystores Locations Directory - Find the Closest Model Train Hobby Shops and Hobbystores Locatio

 

If you can avoid clicking on all of the ads it shows 2 shops in Plymouth which is not far from Ann Arbor.  I remember going to one in Plymouth when visiting my brother-in-law in nearby Canton Township.

 

HTH,

 

Bill

 Whoa, must really be out of date... Only one store left on the West Side. Plymouth

trains. Very small store. But after there is couple of great places to eat near by.

( one across the street )

(Jim 1939) has given the best 2 shops in the area, But from Ann Arbor about

1.5 hours each way.

If you have a day to kill Mike, Plymouth trains and Greenfield Village would

be the best bet... Unless you are buying the beer the a bunch of O gauge

guy's I know would show up and talk trains.....

 

 

 

There is also a smaller less known shop on Woodward in Ferndale called "Rainy Day Hobby" that has some older Lionel stuff and other scales as well.  Nice store and owner, pricing isn't too bad.

I made the trip to Detroit a few years back. P&D Hobby is a great two rail store--great for decals or add on detail parts. Wild Bill's is a world class 3-rail shop. These two stores compliment one another and are fairly close together.

Scott Smith

 

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum in Farmington Hills Michigan is a must see if you are at all into coin operated amusements.Farmington Hills is a nice suburb of Detroit.Their website is:marvin3m.com.

Dan

 

Yea Marvin's is neat, expect to spend at least an hour there. Longer if your really into it.

Jim

Wow, just checked this again about 48 hours after last viewing .  Was surprised to see all the additions.  Did not have as much free time as I had anticipated but had a couple of nice experiences and one great "foaming moment!"  Will update when I get home in day or so or have more time.

Would've loved to have visited the area clubs but as the one individual notes, probably best done on a weekend and with more advance notice.

Thanks again for all the input.

- Mike

Hi Mike

     If you are going out tomorrow.....

Other Forum members have told you about

Wild Bill's Trains

586-792-0530 ask for Bert

36333 Groesbeck

Clinton Twp.

 

If you are going to be on the east side of Detroit, this is a must stop.

       
       


Thanks Gary.  That's one stop I was able to make this afternoon.