With so few hobby shops left, it is good to know the folks at Tyngsboro are there…read more If you are into N scale model railroading, they have a LOT to choose from. They also have HO, of course, but usually no one stocks N scale items. HUGE selection of cars and locomotives. Also buildings and vehicles. There is one isle of model car kits, and it is usually well stocked. The paint and supply section is also usually well stocked. Prices are a bit high, but when you think about it, this is a brick-and-mortar building and you are not paying shipping. So it is up to you if you want to pay their prices. The staff has been there a while and can be very helpful.

The reviews about them being unfriendly are so accurate. It's not just one time, it's every time…read more So unfortunate to have a hobby store with so much potential only to have ruined by people who treat you like they don't want you in the store. They do have a decent selection.

Best model shop I've ever been to!…read more This place is absolutely bursting with amazing well-priced mech kits and products for hobbyists. If you're looking for gundam, historical model kits, Warhammer, ttrpg minis or just something cool: this is the place to go! I found a kit that has been sold out online for months- total score!! Staff was very kind and helpful. It's a small shop but has great vibes and if you need help finding things- just ask! The entrance is a bit confusing to find; it's through the shared doors in the plaza and up the short set of stairs. Ample Free parking in the area :)

Awesome store! The owner is really nice and knowledgeable! They have a pretty big selection of…read morestuff from all kinds of different brands! The prices are fair too which makes this one of my favorite model shops now!

I really like this place. I come here every time I visit Acton (once or twice a year). It's not a…read morehuge store, but if you like comic books, you should stop by. The owner is extremely knowledgeable. I had a bunch of questions the last time I visited, and he was very patient with me. He answered all my questions. They also have a bunch of card games and board games. In the past, I stopped in and there were a bunch of folks in a side room playing an online video game. Unfortunately, COVID had a bit of an impact on that business. It sounded like they are trying to work out a new contract to get that going again.

Great spots and fantastic staff. Awesome selection and definitely more games than you find in most…read morestores.

Stopped by at 10:33 am. No one was there and lights turned off. No hours posted on doors. Tried…read morecalling no answer and mailbox full so unable to leave message.

Drove all the way down, found out it is closed (Saturday 1:15 PM) no hours scheduled on door. Mess…read moreinside, not sure if it is still running business. :(

The building has a large sign which has been attached to the front for years that says "America's…read moreLargest Train Store" and their web site makes the same claim. However, when you walk inside you will quickly realize that the retail store only occupies roughly a quarter of the building. This certainly was not the largest train store in the United States when Caboose Hobbies in Colorado still had its own retail location. Even after Caboose Hobbies closed, the title of "largest train store" still seems somewhat dubious. Despite the claim, it is still a fairly large store with a wide selection of trains and gauges. It's one of the most organized stores I've seen with their merchandise neatly displayed on shelves. This is a big difference from other model train shops where the stock is often randomly put on shelves. As you enter, you'll find one of the largest G Scale selections I've ever seen. There's also plenty of O Scale with HO and N stock towards the back. Prices are on the high side and if you're new to the hobby then you're bound to experience some sticker shock. Some other stores have a fairly decent selection of used items which can be great for kids, but there wasn't much used stock on my visit, so as much as the kids might like the train layout they've got, it's not a great place to bring little kids shopping because they're likely to be disappointed they can't afford anything with their allowance money. There is a train display upstairs, but for "America's Largest Train Store", the display seemed rather small. It's in the center of a small room upstairs and there's a narrow hallway around the display so you can see it from all sides. However, it's entirely behind glass which means it's impossible to take any photos or videos without a reflection. Most other stores with a display will have plexiglass around the bottom but you can still stick a camera over the top for photos. I'm assuming they've got this entirely enclosed because it's off in its own area with no staff to watch out for sticky fingers. As of this review, their hours are just Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm which makes it VERY difficult to visit the retail store for anyone that works regular working hours. It would be nice if they were open a weekend day or had at least one day when they were open later. As a result, I've only been able to visit in person once when I happened to have a day off. I'd prefer to visit in person than order online to save on shipping costs and time and to ensure I get the item I actually want. If I'm going to bother ordering online, I can order from literally anyone just as easily. It's a shame their hours aren't convenient for regular folks with 9 to 5 jobs.

Just called 6/26/26 had a question about adding marker lites to grand sons Lionel caboose. The guy…read moreanswers ,mumbles Charlie Ro, I had to ask if this is Charlie Ro. "Yea" l ask my question about a lightning kit for a Lionel caboose, mumbles "not aware" silence. Thought he would come back with " I sell lighted cabooses" or something. Silence, but then I realize he doing something else. So I ask about lighted caboose. I'm still not sure what he said. I say " buddy your not very helpful " Suddenly he sounds like a very useful employee I can understand him,but I tell him " forget it!" And hang up. I'm sure there others who want my business! Never again!!

These days, there aren't many model railroad shops around, but North East Trains is still here and…read morestill selling trains! The store's got a lot of O scale (Lionel) trains and it's clearly the primary focus of the store, but there's also a couple aisles of HO scale and a couple displays of N scale. Look hard and maybe you can find some S or G scale. The back room also has a selection of scenery materials and model kits. With the overwhelming amount of merchandise, items are overflowing into the aisles. It can be hard to find things if you're looking for anything specific. If you're looking for the latest HO releases from Rapido, Atlas, or Athearn, this isn't the place. ...but if you want to get some inexpensive freight cars and track for your favorite kid (or yourself), you're bound to find something here. The staff has obviously been in the hobby for quite some time and should be able to answer your questions.

What a great store! I was in town visiting a train layout nearby and stopped in here. They have a…read moregood selection of new stock (mostly O gauge, but some N, HO and G scale too) and a tremendous variety of used trains in all the popular gauges. In the back they have scratchbuilding supplies, books, and paint. I found some stuff here (O gauge vinyl roadbed) that hasn't been made in years. In talking with the staff, they purchase collections of stuff so they don't always know what they will have. It is like walking into a used train show, and the prices are very fair. The staff are also extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I only wish I lived closer than 3 hours away!