# Model & hobby shops in New York

https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/new-york/

Coverage concentrates in New York City and Brooklyn — 3 and 2 of the 23 listings, updated September 14, 2026 — with one shop each in Saratoga Springs, Hamburg, Bay Shore and Staten Island. Call ahead to confirm stock on a specific kit, current hours, and whether the shop ships or holds for pickup.

Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting.

- [New York](https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/new-york/new-york/)

## Adirondack Train & Hobby inc.

Hobby 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.

946 NY-29, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8329446166421840634) · [Website](http://www.adirondackhobby.com) · +15186954060
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.adirondackhobby.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8329446166421840634

## Artcraft

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.

4 Scott St, Hamburg, NY 14075

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10843570563856310673) · +17166493079
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10843570563856310673

## Bay Shore Hobbies and Toys

Hobby 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.

2056 Sunrise Hwy, Bay Shore, NY 11706

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16572281465680622756) · [Website](https://bayshorehobbiesandtoys.com) · +16319688547
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://bayshorehobbiesandtoys.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16572281465680622756

## Brooklyn Hobbies

Hobby store. Its Google listing describes it as “Store for radio-controlled vehicles”. 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.

3852 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7289881775628013279) · [Website](https://www.brooklynhobbies.com) · +17189512500
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.brooklynhobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7289881775628013279

## Brownies Pro & Sport Hobbies

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.

124 Bennett St, Staten Island, NY 10302

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15195364047948590281) · [Website](https://www.brownieshobbies.com) · +17187272194
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.brownieshobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15195364047948590281

## Christiemodel

Model 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.

Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY 11236

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1234924258369223270) · +17188138157
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1234924258369223270

## D & L Toy Trains

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a 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.

1348 O'Connor Rd, Darien Center, NY 14040

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12804403047215644496) · [Website](https://dnltoytrains.com) · +15855479466
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://dnltoytrains.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12804403047215644496

## Field's Hobby Center

Hobby 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.

3523 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3931696127758347529) · [Website](http://www.fieldshobby.com) · +17166816440
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.fieldshobby.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3931696127758347529

## Highland Hobby

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a 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.

6847 Erie Rd, Derby, NY 14047

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9929931978186396553) · +17169479130
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9929931978186396553

## Men at Arms Hobbies, Inc.

Hobby 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.

134 Middle Country Rd, Middle Island, NY 11953

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7707730374011590950) · +16319240583
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7707730374011590950

## MetaGames.Toys Hobby Store

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.

567 NY-25A, Rocky Point, NY 11778

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3681441740993014793) · [Website](https://metagames.toys) · +16319772055
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://metagames.toys
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3681441740993014793

## Nassau Hobby Center

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a 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.

13 W Merrick Rd, Freeport, NY 11520

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4289409401023907895) · [Website](https://nassauhobby.com) · +15163789594
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://nassauhobby.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4289409401023907895

## NY ELECTRIC TRAINS

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a 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.

460 County Rd 111 Ste 4, Manorville, NY 11949

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2250806799748209286) · [Website](http://nyelectrictrains.com) · +16319092970
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://nyelectrictrains.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2250806799748209286

## Red Caboose

Hobby store. A Hobby store in this directory; its Google listing says “Long-standing hobby & model shop”. 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.

23 W 45th St # B, New York, NY 10036

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13752887838559055867) · [Website](http://www.theredcaboose.com) · +12125750155
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.theredcaboose.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13752887838559055867

## Redline Hobbies

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.

3192 Webster Ave, Bronx, NY 10467

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1990191502305005801) · [Website](http://www.redlinehobbiesny.com) · +13472027247
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.redlinehobbiesny.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1990191502305005801

## Rudy's Hobby & Art

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a 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.

35-16 30th Ave., Long Island City, NY 11103

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11513497131496289010) · +17185458280
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11513497131496289010

## SDF Collectibles

Model shop. Its Google Maps listing places it under Model shop. 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.

1370 St Nicholas Ave 2nd floor, New York, NY 10040

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2502114164759097432) · +13476050360
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2502114164759097432

## Section 8 Hobbies

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a 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.

2841 Transit Rd, Elma, NY 14059

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13618677635330609393) · [Website](http://www.section8hobbies.com) · +17168241049
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.section8hobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13618677635330609393

## Tom's Trains Ardsley

Model train store. A Model train 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.

686 Saw Mill River Rd, Ardsley, NY 10502

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17694322383441907614) · [Website](http://www.tomstrainsny.com) · +19143290354
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.tomstrainsny.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17694322383441907614

## TrainLand

Model train store. Listed on Google Maps as a Model train store — “Classic hobby shop selling model trains”. 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.

293 Sunrise Hwy, Lynbrook, NY 11563

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8538195432687027290) · [Website](http://www.trainworld.com) · +15165997080
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.trainworld.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8538195432687027290

## Warhammer

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a 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.

55 E 8th St, New York, NY 10003

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9161673300596849374) · [Website](https://www.warhammer.com) · +12129826314
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.warhammer.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9161673300596849374

## Westchester Trains & Hobbies

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a 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.

650 Lee Blvd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3332768778861348706) · [Website](https://www.westchestertrainsandhobbies.com) · +19144211262
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.westchestertrainsandhobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3332768778861348706

## Willis Hobbies Inc

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store — “Model & collectibles superstore”. 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.

300 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY 11501

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18264879453521132350) · [Website](http://www.willishobbies.com) · +15167463944
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.willishobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18264879453521132350

## Does the 23 count mean 23 model and hobby shops cover all of New York?

No. It counts listings in this directory as of September 14, 2026, and nine of them fall in the six cities broken out above: New York (3), Brooklyn (2), and one each in Saratoga Springs, Hamburg, Bay Shore and Staten Island. The total says nothing about a shop's stock, reputation, or distance from your grandfather's address.