# Model & hobby shops in North Carolina

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Coverage clusters in Concord and Charlotte, with two listings each, while Iron Station, Landis and Mooresville carry one apiece — seven total as of September 14, 2026. Before buying, confirm the shop stocks the specific kit, scale or part, and ask about hours, special orders and whether an older model can be serviced.

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


## Berkshire Station

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.

4866 NC-27, Iron Station, NC 28080

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14405734259615664140) · [Website](http://berkshirestation.com) · +17042409339
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://berkshirestation.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14405734259615664140

## Chuck's Trains & Hobby Depot

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.

131 S Central Ave, Landis, NC 28088

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15350482941917223751) · [Website](http://www.chuckstrains.com) · +17048557245
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.chuckstrains.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15350482941917223751

## HobbyTown

Hobby store. A Hobby store in this directory; its Google listing says “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.

168 Norman Station Blvd Ff, Mooresville, NC 28117

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12436237894367056114) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com) · +17047999332
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.hobbytown.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12436237894367056114

## Lionel Retail Store

Model train store. Its Google Maps listing places it under 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.

8111 Concord Mills Boulevard #675, Concord, NC 28027

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7706136450921249645) · [Website](http://lionelconcord.com) · +17048862735
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://lionelconcord.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7706136450921249645

## Railroad Hobby

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.

Speedway Centre 2nd floor, 5620 Concord Pkwy S Ste 201, Concord, NC 28027

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5631024198637491519) · [Website](https://railroadhobby.com) · +19802558331
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://railroadhobby.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5631024198637491519

## The Backwards Birdie

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.

1517 Downs Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3351775924854906548) · [Website](http://thebackwardsbirdie.com) · +17044886617
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://thebackwardsbirdie.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3351775924854906548

## Warhammer

Hobby store. Its Google listing describes it as “Fantasy board games & miniatures”. 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.

9211 N Tryon St Ste 11-A, Charlotte, NC 28262

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11050344394786403261) · [Website](https://www.warhammer.com) · +17045959420
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.warhammer.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11050344394786403261

## What do the seven North Carolina listings represent?

They count model and hobby shop listings published on this page as of September 14, 2026: two in Concord, two in Charlotte, and one each in Iron Station, Landis and Mooresville. They do not confirm current inventory, pricing, or that every shop in the state is included. Call ahead to check stock, hours and whether an item can be ordered.