Anyone been in a Hobby Lobby

mostly ho stuff some n just sets and some track if that's what you're asking about. A few years back they carried some Lionel and K-line stuff, I bought a lot of K-line track and switches at good prices, when they would have sales on or with coupons sometimes for as much as half off. I would print 2 coupons and drag a buddy me and get 4 for the price of 2. These were the nice snap switches with the black center rail and all the black ties. Sure do miss those days.

The trains and scenery items have changed over the past 4 years.

 

They used to have O Gauge, HO Scale, and N Scale model railroad sets, locos, and cars.

 

Now they have a few HO scale and N scale train sets.

 

There are still model scenery items and vehicles.

 

Andrew

Not much anymore at our local Hobby Lobby. About 5 years ago they use to carry a nice selection of Lionel, Bachmann, and Scenic Express. Retail prices but the 40% off coupon made for some good buys.

 

   Bill T.

Same here with all stated above, however, if you are into scratchbuilding there are many items available such as
Balsa wood
Xacto knives and blades
Foam boards and glue
Doll house items and accessories
Printed designs on paper such as brick and/ or wood flooring
And others if you are an "out of the box" thinker.

About 10 years ago Lionel did some starter sets exclusive to Hobby Lobby.

 

I compare the current day Hobby Lobby to Michaels.  Its basically an arts and crafts store but a terrific supply source if you scratch build. They carry a wide assortments of paints, woods for models, art boards, textured papers and molding compounds for building mountains.  As for anything O gauge specific; don't expect to find it there. 

Thanks for your replies, they are opening one within a half mile from my home, just wanted to get an idea what to expect.

For O scale items I bought some model people, trees and some ground cover. Other than that Hobby Lobby is better for paints and other art supplies.

I have bought weights used for pinewood derby cars there that I needed for an engine, and sheet metal.  Also good for small tools.  It's a nice place to look around and get ideas.

As others have mentioned, HL has stopped carrying O scale equipment and is best used to purchase items for scenery. I go to HL for airbrush items and molding supplies.

You know how in a big box grocery store you have to hike all the way back into the

fartherest corner to get milk....the one here is in an old discount store, with acres

of jimcracks in the front and the model stuff way in the back.  Still, it beats a thirty

mile drive to an HS for glue and Testor'

Hobby Lobby's special run from Lionel at 2004.

 

 

LOTS of good stuff!!!!!

They did drop almost all O scale items back a few years ago, track and freight cars, but there is still tons of usable things. 

A large amount of scenery items like foam grass, scale gravel and trees. 

Don't overlook their 'diorama' items as most of that line is 1/48 scale. I bought a set of 5 'mission priests' cheap and they will go great with my big church. 

Also their craft items. Small diameter wood dowels, matt board, balsa and spruce supplies and even glues and paints. 

My HL is 1.5 hour drive but I stil go 2 a month. A HL close by would be great! 

Great store,  we enjoy it often.  Train wise,  O gauge is limited at best,  mostly Lionel only.  Decent selection of scenic category items though,  have bought a set of trees every time I go in.   

 

Don't forget to google the "Hobby Lobby coupon" and you will get a 40% off one item,  one per day,  to use on one item.

 

Mark

Basically the same as Michaels. Good for supplies...glue, paints, blades, etc etc.. kitbashing or scratch building stuff... train wise...no.

I'm getting ready to start with the scenery on my layout, so I'm very happy they just recently opened one on my way home from the office, so I can stop by there to get ground foam and stuff like that.

It's a pretty neat store in general, LOTS of 'man cave' stuff in there if you want...

They are a big box arts and craft store. I use them for scenery supplies, acrylic paint, glue, and other items for doing scenery. 

     They do not have a Model Railroading or Lionel Department. See search results below from their web page.

• Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway, “ A Toy Train Layout” 

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Growing up in North Carolina in the 1960's.....I am old enough to remember 'Sunday Blue laws'. 

IIRC no one died when K Mart was closed, no deaths reported when Belk's was closed on Sunday.......Drug stores were open maybe 1:00 pm until 3:00 but that was about it. 

Truly a different era......better IMHO. 

I think I commented on another thread about how I had to borrow a car and drive miles across the Ohio River from "Blue Law" Kentucky into Indiana to open auto parts stores, and others, of course, to keep a heap running so I could get back to work over there Monday morning.  Stores can close when they wish, as long as there are competitors who are open when I need something....unfortunately, with vanished LHS's, Hobby Lobby is the closest (and has the limited modeling selection).  Hey,

Menards is open seven days, so maybe things are picking up!