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About Strasburg Train Shop
Strasburg Train Shop is a dedicated model-railroading store rather than a general hobby shop. Its official site describes roughly 2,000 square feet focused on locomotives, rolling stock, track, buildings, scenery, electronics, tools, and the small detail parts that layout builders often struggle to find.
The shop’s roots are tied directly to Choo Choo Barn. The Groff family needed specialized materials for the animated layout and eventually opened a separate model-train store in 1983 so other builders could use the same kinds of parts. The two businesses still share the Shops of Traintown address and passed to Gary Russell in 2023.
Inventory spans G, O, O-27, American Flyer, HO, N, and Z scales, with both new and used pieces arriving regularly. The business also offers repair intake, used-train certification, collection purchasing, layout design guidance, rental layouts, and training or classes advertised through its official site.
What stands out
Model trains only
The store maintains a narrow specialty focus instead of mixing trains with unrelated hobby categories.
New, used, and hard-to-find
Fresh inventory arrives regularly across seven named scales, including scenery and small layout details.
Help beyond the sale
Repair intake, layout planning, rentals, classes, and used-train programs support longer-term projects.
Pair it with the train
Why it belongs in a Strasburg Rail Road trip
The shop sits beside Choo Choo Barn, about 0.3 mile from Strasburg Rail Road. It is a natural stop for modelers looking for a specific part, families choosing a first train set, or visitors who want to turn inspiration from the full-size railroad and animated layout into a project of their own.
Before you go
Plan your visit
- Current posted hoursDaily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Confirm before a special trip or holiday visit.
- What it carriesNew and used trains, rolling stock, track, scenery, structures, electronics, tools, and detail parts.
- ScalesG, O, O-27, American Flyer, HO, N, and Z.
- ServicesRepairs, used-train certification, collection purchasing, layout design help, rentals, and classes.
- Best forActive modelers, collectors, first-time layout builders, and families shopping after a rail attraction.
- AccessibilityThe official site does not publish detailed accessibility guidance; call the shop before visiting if arrangements matter.
Same owner · next door
Add Choo Choo Barn
See the 1,700-square-foot animated model railroad that inspired the specialty shop.
Useful answers
Frequently asked questions
Is Strasburg Train Shop part of Choo Choo Barn?
They are separate visitor experiences at the same 226 Gap Road complex and share common ownership. The store grew from the need to source materials for Choo Choo Barn’s model layout.
Does the shop carry both new and used trains?
Yes. Its official site advertises new and used locomotives and rolling stock, with new inventory arriving regularly.
Which model-train scales are supported?
The shop lists G, O, O-27, American Flyer, HO, N, and Z scales.
Does Strasburg Train Shop repair model trains?
Yes. The official repair page says the service department handles most makes and models. Customers may drop equipment off or start a mailed repair through the shop’s intake process.
Can the shop help design a layout?
Yes. The business advertises layout-design guidance, rental layouts, and training or classes. Contact the shop directly to confirm current availability and terms.
Trust and accuracy
Sources
Source checked 2026-08-10. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.