# Model & hobby shops in Virginia

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Coverage centers on Virginia Beach, which holds two of the five listings, with single shops in Ashland, Manassas and Alexandria. Call ahead to confirm the shop sells kits and parts over the counter rather than only online, and ask about hours before you drive out.

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


## BYMRR Train 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.

750 Lord Dunmore Dr #109, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1921909920458557425) · [Website](https://bymrr.store) · +17578168399
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://bymrr.store
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1921909920458557425

## HobbyTown

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store — “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.

4000 Virginia Beach Blvd #196, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4289165164821881657) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com) · +17573064760
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.hobbytown.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4289165164821881657

## Tiny Tim's Trains & Toys

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.

104 S Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA 23005

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8186690252621827667) · [Website](http://www.trainandtoystore.com) · +18043680063
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.trainandtoystore.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8186690252621827667

## Train Depot

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.

7249 Gabe Ct, Manassas, VA 20109

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9634677724100894780) · [Website](https://traindepot.biz) · +17039533767
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://traindepot.biz
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9634677724100894780

## Whistle Stop Toy & Hobby

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.

1719 Centre Plaza, Alexandria, VA 22302

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4315480478095179538) · [Website](http://www.whistlestophobbies.com) · +17035494912
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.whistlestophobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4315480478095179538

## Does a count of five listings mean every model and hobby shop in Virginia is included?

No. Five listings across Virginia Beach, Ashland, Manassas and Alexandria show what the directory had catalogued on 2026-09-14, not every shop in the state. A listing also says nothing about stock, pricing, staff help or repair work, so confirm those with the shop directly.