The local directory / United States
Iowa coverage leans on the Des Moines metro, with two listings in Des Moines and one each in Urbandale, Ankeny and Clive, plus a single shop out in Boone. Phone before you drive: confirm hours, current stock, and whether the shop carries the scale or kit you have in mind.
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Hobby store
Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.
2575 86th StHobby store
Its Google listing describes it as “Supplies & gear for a range of hobbies”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.
1701 SE Delaware Ave #100Hobby store
A Hobby store listed on Google Maps. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.
3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 301Hobby store
Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.
1302 S Marshall StModel train store
Listed on Google Maps as a Model train store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.
1985 NW 94th St e150Hobby store
A Hobby store listed on Google Maps. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.
3800 Merle Hay Rd #922No. Six is how many shops are listed here as of 2026-09-14 — not the state's total and not a ranking. Five sit in the Des Moines area (Des Moines, Urbandale, Ankeny, Clive) and one in Boone. A listing does not confirm inventory, hours, or that a shop stocks the specific kit or scale you want, so call ahead before a trip or an order.
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