I went to Crouse Mills today since it was closer than Andrews. The boxcars filled with trains was a nice site. They had 2 or 3 G Gauge layouts there, but no trains were running. It is an impressive store otherwise as well. I went upstairs and looked through the John Deere and die cast cars. They certainly had a large area for Ohio State fans, as well.
I bought an old Lionel boxcar commemorating the 1 millionth car made by Pullman Standard, since PS had a large factory in Butler. I do not believe they ever made boxcars there. For years they turned out thousands or covered hoppers until they closed in 1982. Also, I bought a K-Line wooden reefer lettered for Heinz. Both were $19.00.
Here is a photo from the outside of the caboose and boxcars. Also I took a picture of the short line engines parked across the road. I should have written down the name, as now I forgot it. Sorry for the photos not being better, I took them with my phone, and it was raining at the time, so I didn't even look to see if I could get better ones.
Thank you for all the suggestions. I will keep the other shops in mind for another day.
