Reply to "What a great hobby store, do you still have a favorite?"

Keith LOGR Forum Member

justakid posted:
I just drove the 1 1/2 hrs from Dubuque to CEDAR Falls and it was well worth the trip. Caboose Stop Hobbies reminds me of an old hobby shop in Chicago Il. That was located at Damen , North and Milwaukee, Aves. I think the old storefront was on North ave. Around the late 1960s.
Caboose Stop Hobbies is on a corner. Inside all 4 walls are piled with train boxes. All gauges, new and used. Lots of MTH, lots of Atlas. Only thing missing is a pot belly stove to sit around.
And yes Merlyn and Carol ARE the nicest people. This store is the only MTH fully authorized service center within 100 miles of me. Caboose Stop Hobbies does sell at the Great Midwest Train Show in Wheaton il.
The store was a nostalgic experience. Old stores like this one will someday be only a memory...visit it if you are in the area.

Since you're in Dubuque, Iowa, what do you think of Cathy's Treasures?

Cheers!

Keith

9/20/1712:00 PM

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