# Model & hobby shops in Pennsylvania

https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/pennsylvania/

Coverage here runs to 20 listings across six cities, concentrated in Philadelphia (3) and Irwin (2), with single shops in Pittsburgh, Monroeville, Greensburg and Washington. Call before you drive: confirm the shop's hours, whether it stocks the scale, gauge or kit your grandfather actually uses, and whether it can ship out of state.

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

- [Philadelphia](https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/pennsylvania/philadelphia/)

## ACS 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.

374A Mall Cir Dr, Monroeville, PA 15146

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11092993308180863496) · [Website](https://www.acshobbies.com) · +14124499473
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.acshobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11092993308180863496

## Bachmann Trains

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.

1400 E Erie Ave #18, Philadelphia, PA 19124

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15266963113241352413) · [Website](http://www.bachmanntrains.com) · +12155331600
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.bachmanntrains.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15266963113241352413

## Bill & Walt's Hobby Shop

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.

101 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2566355977681220332) · +14122819040
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2566355977681220332

## Brady's Train Outlet

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.

1046 S Main St, Greensburg, PA 15601

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18407308585305129358) · [Website](http://www.bradystrains.com) · +17248388448
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.bradystrains.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18407308585305129358

## Chipper's Trains & Collectibles

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.

1600 Park Ave, Washington, PA 15301

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12901562567105658511) · +17244706337
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12901562567105658511

## Dark Depths Games

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.

732 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4225932863033435581) · [Website](http://www.darkdepthsgames.com) · +12159259259
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.darkdepthsgames.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4225932863033435581

## Esther's Hobby Shop

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.

219 North Ave, Millvale, PA 15209

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3964182365181504324) · [Website](http://www.esthershobbyshop.com) · +14128212415
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.esthershobbyshop.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3964182365181504324

## Euro Trains USA

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.

604 Golf Course Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6408006454818098835) · [Website](https://www.eurotrainsusa.com) · +14127202132
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.eurotrainsusa.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6408006454818098835

## Hobby Express

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.

1713 PA-228, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10312941293323382275) · [Website](https://www.hobbyexpressinc.com) · +17247792000
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.hobbyexpressinc.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10312941293323382275

## Joe's Train Station

Model train store. Its Google listing describes it as “Store for model trains & accessories”. 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.

283 E County Line Rd, Hatboro, PA 19040

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4170959994444189476) · [Website](http://www.joestrainstation.com) · +12153225182
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.joestrainstation.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4170959994444189476

## Ken's 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.

621 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9132125763092301942) · +14126644511
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9132125763092301942

## Len's Train & Custom Diecast Shop

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.

136 Lauffer Ln, Irwin, PA 15642

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11492903587296391520) · +17244469791
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11492903587296391520

## Nicholas Smith Trains and Toys

Model shop. Its Google listing describes it as “Shop for model trains & accessories”. 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.

2343 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15260417415428770603) · [Website](http://www.nicholassmithtrains.com) · +16103538585
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.nicholassmithtrains.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15260417415428770603

## RC Discount Superstore

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.

811 Huntingdon Pike, Jenkintown, PA 19046

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14303243734213831216) · [Website](https://www.rcdiscountstore.com) · +12153794700
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.rcdiscountstore.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14303243734213831216

## Rc Misfits

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.

296 Bristol Pike, Croydon, PA 19021

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=40584067785105142) · [Website](http://rc-misfits.com) · +12155105193
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://rc-misfits.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=40584067785105142

## Savage Breakers Club

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.

111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2817418030513108206)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2817418030513108206

## Show Me Your 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.

530 E 8th Ave Unit B, Munhall, PA 15120

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11613890769227533018) · +17243314107
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11613890769227533018

## The Hobby Shop

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.

13389 US-30, Irwin, PA 15642

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2474409768709246327) · +14126787230
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2474409768709246327

## White Rose Hobbies, LLC

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.

4401 W Market St, York, PA 17408

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8042579739371628927) · [Website](http://www.whiterosehobbies.com) · +17175058676
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.whiterosehobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8042579739371628927

## Z & Z 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.

98 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7209734730986988762) · [Website](http://zandzhobbies.com) · +12675833354
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://zandzhobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7209734730986988762

## What does the 20-shop count for Pennsylvania represent?

It reflects the listings in this directory as of 2026-09-14, spread over six cities: 3 in Philadelphia, 2 in Irwin, and 1 each in Monroeville, Pittsburgh, Greensburg and Washington. It is not a census of every model and hobby shop in the state, and stock, hours and repair services change, so verify details with the shop directly before buying.