Where do you get your trains?

[monprin]

I am looking into getting some new cars and engines and I was wondering if anyone could suggest some good websites to look at.

[shaygetz]

Welcome to the forum. I myself get my trains at flea markets, yard sales, swap meets and train shows.

[TakeFive]

I started at Caboose Hobbies, then Factory Direct Trains, IHC, Wholesale Trains, Hobbylinc, Internet Trains, Model Train Stuff (aka MB Klein), Trainworld and finally, ebay. All easily found with Google.

[Wyatt2104]

Back when I was getting all my trains and track,
I went to Train Shows.
Then learned that at the end of the Weekend, prices dropped 20-40%.
They didn't want to take it back out to there vehicles, and haul it to the next show.

[sequoia97]

I buy all of my stuff off of Caboose Hobbies
They have always had what i needed/wanted

[Chiefmcfuz]

Aside from ebay I go to the Treat Station in peekskill NY, Dutchess Tran Shop in Duchess county NY and the train stores in Strasburg PA when I am on vacation.

[Reckers]

Ebay, and occasionally a LHS or train show.

[vtecnturbo]

Aside from ebay I go to the Treat Station in peekskill NY, Dutchess Tran Shop in Duchess county NY and the train stores in Strasburg PA when I am on vacation.

how is that store in peekskill? i am in westchester also and looking for a few shops. I am still new to the train world

[T-Man]

Out of anybody's attic, if the timing and price is right. No live animals,cat hair and rodent poop accepted. :laugh:
After all i have my standards.:D

[Reckers]

I thought I remembered you building an engine from a live cat? Am I mistaken? I seem to recall you called it a Mikclawdo.

[T-Man]

Have you been reading that old book. 101 things to do with a dead cat.
My favorite was a toast holder.
Enough of the off topic.

I thought it was a Catanooga.

[Reckers]

*rotfl!!!!*

[tkruger]

I get most on my stuff from EBay. I like train shows but there are only two near me per year. I also go to Ridge Road Station and Dan's Crafts and Things.

[ontario mainline]

I been buying alot from this guy. http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/jsgeare
he has alot of good stuff. very easy to work with. so far everything I have bought,is real nice, no junk from him.and he pays for the shipping.

Ron

[ontario mainline]

also so,there alot more sellers then just him.
http://www.bonanzle.com/items/search?item_search_page%5Bfilter_category_id%5D=47 9&item_search_page%5Bgallery_style%5D=1&item_search_page%5Bonly_title%5D=1&item_search_page%5Bpage%5D=1&item_search_page%5Bper_page%5D=48&item_search_page%5Bprefer_online%5D=false&item_search_page%5Bsearch_term%5D=&item_search_page%5Bsort_by%5D=relevancy

[glgraphix]

I thought I remembered you building an engine from a live cat? Am I mistaken? I seem to recall you called it a Mikclawdo.

Hehe, thats funny :D

[T-Man]

also so,there alot more sellers then just him.
http://www.bonanzle.com/items/search?item_search_page%5Bfilter_category_id%5D=47 9&item_search_page%5Bgallery_style%5D=1&item_search_page%5Bonly_title%5D=1&item_search_page%5Bpage%5D=1&item_search_page%5Bper_page%5D=48&item_search_page%5Bprefer_online%5D=false&item_search_page%5Bsearch_term%5D=&item_search_page%5Bsort_by%5D=relevancy

Interesting site. Never heard of it before.

[ontario mainline]

Interesting site. Never heard of it before.

ya,I found out about it,on another model train forum. they were talking about the same thing. were you buy your model train stuff from. and someone said,to check out bonanzle.

Ron

[subwayaz]

MB Klein, Caboose Hobbies, LHS, Factory Direct Trains , occasionally Ebay and for Brass The Caboose

[Reckers]

So far, I'd have to say from Big Ed. He'll give you a perfectly good S scale engine in exchange for 3 HO's that don't work!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[full maxx]

Out of anybody's attic, if the timing and price is right. No live animals,cat hair and rodent poop accepted. :laugh:
After all i have my standards.:D
thats funny right there I tell you what

[T-Man]

It has a ring of truth. My son's 8903 steamer set was full of cat hair at a yard sale. 5 bucks. The last box I bought has rusted track galore. The top car was eaten br mice or rats. 20 bucks. The box had a 1040 transformer and 4 more pieces of rolling stock. After cleaning they were great.

I should start the LRL.The Lionel Rescue League. Or HALT,THe Home for Abused Lionel Trains.:)

[Wyatt2104]

I am looking into getting some new cars and engines and I was wondering if anyone could suggest some good websites to look at.

I recently purchased 3 HO Train Engines on e-bay.
I did my homework, looked around quite a bit,
checked on Sellers Ratings, and e-mailed questions if needed.
I got 2 for $20 each, Lifelike.
and 1 for $11, AHM.
Shipping cost varies.
All are running, very good Quality. I'm Very Satisfied with Them.

Now if I can figure out how to fix my old ones,
But that's another Thread.