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23 W 45th St
New York,
NY
10036
40.7558
-73.9802
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown Center
What People Are Saying About Red Caboose
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Model trains, die cast planes and cars, and electric slot cars, plus supplies such as paint, glues, books and more.
09/28/05
best scale modelling source that I know of in NYC
by jakemono at Citysearch
This store is located in a a basement on 45th street. I'm 33 and since I was a kid of 1 or so, I've made the pilgrimage to this store (or at least it's ancestors located in the same space) and have always been able to find the best selection of scale models and supplies outside of a mail order catalog. I recently visited the store after having not been there in many, many years. While they didn't have the specific model I wanted, the place is still an obvious haven for the serious scale modelling hobbyist and train hobbyist (not my bag, but I can see by the looks of the place...) Be forewarned though, it can get quite stuffy down there in the summer months.
- Pros: selection, supplies, sorted by scale
- Cons: hard to find, small/crowded, hot in summer
08/01/02
Odds and Ends
by kittypickle at Citysearch
If you are looking for a hobby-related gadget, widget, thingamabob, or doohickey, it's at the Red Caboose. Your only problem will be finding it. You will soon feel at ease searching the haphazardly arranged inventory in the dingy, cramped store; that's half the fun. You can always ask one of the quirky but endearing staff, but the real fun is just browsing. There's something for every hobbyist. A kitty prowls the store; pet it at your own risk.
- Pros: has everything, cute cat, friendly staff
- Cons: can be pricey, close quarters
