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Model Trains and Model Railroading
As testimony to the appeal of model trains and model railroading for everyone regardless of age or gender, collecting and operating model trains is the third most popular international pastime, after coin and stamp collecting.
Celebrities like Michael Douglas, Rod Stewart, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, Burt Reynolds, the Baldwin brothers, and Murray McLaughlin have all stopped in to George's Trains, and many model railroaders visit George's weekly.
The Man behind George's Trains
George Olieux, founder of George's Trains, developed an exceptional knowledge and expertise with model trains while repairing them for various shops just after the Second World War. His work became so well regarded, model train enthusiasts sought him out to repair their trains.
In 1962 George bought Bob's Toy Trains and started his own shop, George's Trains. George's style of doing business was based on common sense, customer service, and honesty - values George built his business and reputation on.
An avid collector, George's own collection was so well known, Disney Studios rented it for the movie, One Magic Christmas.
George's Trains Today
One of the largest and oldest established stores specializing in model railroading in North America, George's Trains is also one of the few hobby shops online dedicated exclusively to model trains.
George's Trains specializes in the sale, repair, and trade-ins of all makes and types of model trains in all scales, as well as everything for layouts and sets, scenery, and model accessories.
With an online store as well as two physical stores, George's Trains reaches world-wide, providing sales and service to enthusiasts as far away as New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, and Guam, with customer referrals from shops like Harrod's in London.
George's Model Train Repair
Certified to repair Lionel trains, George's offers an extensive model train repair service, with first-class workmanship, for all makes and models of HO, N, and O scale, G and O gauge trains. Regardless of their personal tastes, it's the customers who are most important at George's Trains. With staff highly knowledgeable about model railroading and model train repair, George's Trains offers sales and service to all model railroaders around the world.
Thomas the Tank & Friends
 Since 1942, Thomas the Tank has been giving pleasure to children and adults around the world as a learning play activity and a wonderful introduction to the world of model railroading.
At George's Trains, the second floor specialized in Thomas and His Friends, with two Thomas the Tank Engine working layouts where children can play with Thomas and his friends in a safe, relaxed, and comfortable atmosphere.
Everything to do with Thomas the Tank - from individual cars and engines, to scenery, track, accessories, books, videos, furniture, bedding, clothing, as well as battery operated versions of Thomas the Tank Engine - is at George's Trains. For children's special occasions as well as outdoor fun, George's has Thomas the Tank party favours and camping equipment.
Whether at the store or at home, children and their parents can have some fun together and really enjoy Thomas the Tank.
Model Railroad Associations and Clubs
 Model railroad clubs and model railroad associations enhance members' enjoyment by providing camaraderie, discussions, and interest shared in a loved hobby. They can also educate and broaden members' knowledge, provide news about new developments, displays, contests, and trade shows, and can increase the reach of members of model railroad clubs by connecting them to other sources of model railroading information. George's Trains offers registered members of clubs double Spikes rewards on all purchases.
George's Trains Gazette - The Model Railroading Newsletter
George's Trains offers 2 types of newsletters. One for Advanced enthusiasts about new model train releases, collector editions, and specials and one-time discounts. And one for Junior to Intermediate enthusiasts, for both individuals and clubs to help inform and promote a fascinating hobby. Collectors, hobbyists, and model train clubs and associations can all benefit by subscribing to George's Trains model trains newsletter, George's Trains Gazette. Associations and clubs can especially take advantage by extending the benefits of a newsletter about model trains to their members at no cost to the club.
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