wife needs help: o gauge stores in Santa Fe, NM?

[ktolbert]

I'm trying to surprise my husband (out of town on business) for his birthday. I'm searching for a train store for O Gauge trains in Santa Fe, NM. My searches haven't produced any store so far, and I'm running out of time.

Does anyone know of any stores with online purchasing (or I can phone in an order).

I appreciate any help. Thank you.

Kathy

 

[justind]

I'm sorry, I don't know anything about the area you are in, I'm all the way up in Utah.

There are a ton of online order places...

www.internettrains.com
www.discounttrainsonline.com
www.walthers.com
www.ahobbycircle.com

and lots more...but getting the item back to you in time to give it to your husband sounds like a problem, as most of these places will take 2 weeks from the time you order the items or more....

In a place as large as Santa Fe I would think you would have several hobby shops, but maybe you don't. Most will have something for O guage, even if they don't advertise it.

If you can't find anything, buy a train related card and slip the money into it, telling him exactly what it is to be spent on...my wife has done this for me in the past.

Good luck,

 

[Bob Collins]

In the ads in the back of MR it shows a hobby shop called Santa Fe Southern Railway at 410 South Guadalupe, telephone (505) 989-8600.

Doesn't say anything specifically about "O" but if they had to order they might be able to expedite getting it for you.

Bob

 

[roryglasgow]

You might also want to check out Hobby Lobby (2020 Cerrillos Rd, 505-471-1199, according to Yahoo!). They carry some larger scale stuff...

-Rory

 

[jcurts]

I personally like the card technique best. But get one that lots of money will fit in. This is an expensive hobby, Lady!

Lots of luck and I believe your heart is in the right place

Jim Curts owner Box-a-Rocks & Pile-o-Sticks Rail Roads

 

[ktolbert]

Thanks!

Thanks for your help. After following your leads, it turns out there's not a local store for him to visit. So, I took justin & jcurts advice and I sent him a card (ecard from webshots.com with a nice train photo) with virtual $$ and details of neighboring towns with hobby shops.

I'll probably get something from our local retailer, too, to have here when he returns.

I really appreciate your help. If any of those who replied would like a free hour or two of web design work, email me. I'd love to repay the favor.

Thanks,
Kathy