I miss Al’s Hobby Shop in Elmhurst Il. A general hobby store but my first go to and visit often hobby shop. I rode my bike there from home.
I miss the train store on Calumet Ave in Munster In. Two blocks from my in laws, and a welcome respite. Called the Train Stop I think.
Years ago there was a very small train shop in Oshkosh Wisconsin, (my home). I mean it was tiny and it was not very busy but I learned so much there. At one time Oshkosh also had a train show. “Ah those were the days my friend”