I’m going to spend a few days in Las Vegas. Are there any hobby shops there that tend to cater to the craftsman or narrow gauger? Thanks - Nevin
Link n Pin – at least that’s how I think it’s spelled – was there ten years ago when I visited. They carry HOn3 and other NG stuff, too, IIRC. It’s been some time since I’ve seen their ads in the Gazette, so not sure if they’re still around or not.
Don’t know about ten years ago, but present-day Link & Pin advertises itself as a mail-order operation, physically located in a residential area that might be gated. I tried to call the listed telephone number but got no answer. Owner might be taking a New Year vacation.
Train Exchange, 6008 Boulder Highway, is open 10:30 to 4:30 Tues-Sat. They list in MR’s Retail Directory. It’s a full service model railroad hobby shop (or was the last time I visited.)
Hope this is helpful.
Chuck (Modeling Central Japan in September, 1964)
Thanks, I’ll check out train exchange when I’m down there.
There’s also Westside Trains @ 2960 South Durango Drive #117, Las Vegas (between Sahara and Flamingo). If you have a GPS, plug in the addresses of this one and the Train Exchange, it’ll take you right to them.
Also, the Train Exchange is an older style shop, not much modern stuff as far as locos and or DCC. Don’t be disappointed in our hobby shops, Vegas isn’t a model railroad town.
oh, be sure and visit the Nevada Southern Railway Museum in Boulder City. Lots of cool stuff on how the railroad played a HUGE part in the construction of the Hoover Dam.
Stopped by train exchange yesterday. Not a whole lot but found a couple of things I could use. Clark county museum in Henderson was great especially if you are interested in “old” Las Vegas. Will check out the other shop today.
You were merely blocks away from my house. Sometimes I forget about this stuff in my “back yard”