Train Barn -Portage, Mi.
Model Depot- Royal Oak, Mi.
Train Center Hobbies-Birmingham, Mi.
Mark's Trains and Hobbies-Marion, Il.
20th Century Limited Hobbies-Wheaton, Il.
Empire Hobbies-Troy, Mi.
Wild Bill's Roseville, Mi. (I think I got the town right on that one).
Lionel Visitors Center-Chesterfield, Mi. There was a nice train shop there.
Ryder's Hobbies-Madison Heights, Mi.
Al's Hobby Shop-Elmhurst, IL. This one still might be open but I haven't lived in the Chicago area for over 30 years.
I had great experiences at all of these hobby shops. Sad to see they're all gone.