Reply to "It's December. Let's talk about our holiday train store experiences, especially as we started in the hobby...."

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Having been born, raised, and still on Long Island, I remember going to Trainland in Lynbrook with my Dad when they opened. They are still one of three LHS's in the area. Shout out to Nassau Hobby and Willis Hobby, all within a 10-20 minute car ride. Guess I'm either spoiled or lucky.

More than the train stores, we used to go see all the local club's open houses each year. That was always a big day.

All the local department stores had displays- Macys, A&S, Gimbles, Alexanders, and all the windows in New York city.

Flipping through the Sears Wish Book each year and wondering what new trains and toys Santa was going to bring are fond memories.

Bob

12/3/202:45 PM

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