Just got back from a trip to my favorite train store in the city - he's going out of business. A store in town called Hobby Wholesale (about five minutes from my fave store) expanded their selection of trains a few months ago, and slashed prices crazy low. Word has it they're trying to get rid of all the other train stores in town - one down, two to go (with one just hanging on the edge after its owner passed away three months ago as it is).
I'm quite sad- mostly for Marc, the owner. I only joined the hobby about nine months ago, and Marc has bequeathed about 2/3 of all my model railroad knowledge over that time. Unfortunately, what with the slow summer months, and the bastards at the store above, he just can't make it work anymore.
SIGH. I think it's time to open that 12yo bottle of single malt.
PS - the only minorly slim news is that I got a P2K GP7 (ATSF) for 40% off...............................
I'm quite sad- mostly for Marc, the owner. I only joined the hobby about nine months ago, and Marc has bequeathed about 2/3 of all my model railroad knowledge over that time. Unfortunately, what with the slow summer months, and the bastards at the store above, he just can't make it work anymore.
SIGH. I think it's time to open that 12yo bottle of single malt.
PS - the only minorly slim news is that I got a P2K GP7 (ATSF) for 40% off...............................