# Model & hobby shops in Wisconsin

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Coverage concentrates in Milwaukee County: two listings in Milwaukee, plus one each in West Allis, Butler and South Milwaukee. Before you make the drive, call to confirm current hours, stock on hand, and whether the shop carries the specific kit, scale or part you have in mind.

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


## Hobby Town USA

Hobby 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.

1708 S 108th St, West Allis, WI 53214

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8101942584342578485) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com) · +14147715215
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.hobbytown.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8101942584342578485

## Sommerfeld's Trains & Hobbies

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.

12620 W Hampton Ave, Butler, WI 53007

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=217128580086058055) · [Website](http://sommerfelds.com) · +12627837797
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://sommerfelds.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=217128580086058055

## Southside 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.

3979 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=406710994557664225) · [Website](http://www.southsidetrains.com) · +14144821566
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.southsidetrains.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=406710994557664225

## Sunset Valley Railroad

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.

606 Walnut St, South Milwaukee, WI 53172

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4316857293802666217) · [Website](https://www.sunsetvalleyrailroad.com) · +14143335897
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.sunsetvalleyrailroad.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4316857293802666217

## Wm. K. Walthers, Inc.

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.

5601 W Florist Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=970799580800580843) · [Website](https://www.walthers.com) · +18004872467
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.walthers.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=970799580800580843

## Does the five-shop count mean every model and hobby shop in Wisconsin is listed?

No. Five is the number of listings in this directory as of 2026-09-14: two in Milwaukee and one each in West Allis, Butler and South Milwaukee. It describes what is listed here, not a statewide inventory of shops, and it is not a rating or endorsement. Confirm hours and stock directly with the shop before buying.