N–HO–S–O–G–Z
More than just a funny word,
it's the scales we carry!


1463 Elliott Ave. W.
Seattle
WA 98119

(206) 283-7886
Mon – Fri. 10 am to 7 pm
Sat. 9 am to 6 pm
Sun. 11 am to 4 pm
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We've moved next door but our address is still 1463 Elliott Ave. W.

Map to Seattle’s Train Center
Contact us via email by clicking here.  

Upcoming Local Train Shows

We'll be at the shows with dots, see you there!
Got a show you want listed? Email us with all of the details.

July 12 (Sat.) Seattle Train Center MODULE CONSTRUCTION CLINICS For Model Trains (N-Trak Modules Demonstrated but Techniques Applicable to All Scales)  (1PM to 4PM) Wiring and power systems, followed by open forum questions and scenery demonstration

Jun 21 (Sat), PORTLAND, OR The Rose City Garden Railroad Society Summer Tour of Portland area layouts (8-10) from 10AM to 5PM. Booklets with directions are available from local area hobby shops and select nurseries for $10 per family (grandkids to grandparents count as one family). Info: www.RCGRS.com 

July 26 (Sat.) Seattle Train Center MODULE CONSTRUCTION CLINICS For Model Trains (N-Trak Modules Demonstrated but Techniques Applicable to All Scales)  (1PM to 4PM) Basic scenery techniques, followed by open forum questions

Jun 26-28, PORTLAND, OR SP&S Historical Society Convention. Info: www.spshs.org

Jul 13-19, ANAHEIM, CA NMRA National Convention, sponsored by the Los Angeles Division/Pacific Southwest Region. Info: www.nmra.org/2008/

Jul 15-19, TACOMA, WA Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association Annual Convention; Hotel Murano (Formerly Sheraton Tacoma Hotel) 1320 Broadway Plaza Info: www.nprha.org

Jul 18-19, BUTTE, MT 2008 Milwest Annual Meeting, (Milwaukee Road-Lines West Historical Group). Best Western Butte Plaza Inn, 2900 Harrison Ave. Info: www.milwest.org/meet.html

Jul 19-23, WENATCHEE, WA Great Northern Historical Society Annual Convention Info: www.gnrhs.org

Jul 19 (Sat), WILKESON, WA Wilkeson Handcar Races. Railway Avenue

Aug 15-24, REVELSTOKE, BC Railway Days 2008, Revelstoke Railway Museum. Railfan day is Saturday, August 18. Includes slide show and Rogers Pass bus tour. Info: - Roberto Rodriguez, 250-837-6060, president.railway@telus.net, www.railwaydays.com

August 16  (Sat.) Seattle Train Center MODULE CONSTRUCTION CLINICS For Model Trains (N-Trak Modules Demonstrated but Techniques Applicable to All Scales)  (1PM to 4PM) Adding details and points of interest, and backboards followed by open forum questions and scenery demonstration

Aug 16-17, BIG VALLEY, AB Alberta Free-mo 2008 Info: www.calgaryfreemo.ca

Aug 29-31, LETHBRIDGE, AB Galt #8 in 2008 - Sixth Division meet. German Canadian Club 902 6th St. North. Prototype and Layout Tours, Contests, Clinics, more... Info: Harry Lubbers, hlubbers@lis.ab.ca

Oct 11th, CHEHALIS, WA - Train Show and Swap Meet - Lewis County Historical Museum in Conjunction with the Lewis Country Model Railroad Club “Train Show and Swap Meet” - Same weekend as the community garage sales at the fairgrounds. Southwest Washington Fairgrounds 2555 North National Ave., 9AM to 4PM Adults: $5.00, 10 and Under: Free, Vendor Tables Available: $15.00 For more information: PH: 360-748-0831 Email: director@lewiscountymuseum.org, Website: www.lewiscountymuseum.org 

Oct 19 (Sun), SPOKANE, WA The Spokane Railroad Show at the Spokane Community College "Lair" Student Activities Building. The campus is at Mission and Greene Streets, north of I-90 exit 283B. The public is invited from 10 till 3:30. Adult admission is $5, kids under 12 are free, $1 for teens. Early admission after 9 is $10. A 6 foot table is $20, vendors can setup starting at 7:45. Info: 509-535-7186 or ierhs@yahoo.com 

Dec 6th, RICKREAL, OR – Railroad Show and Swap Meet – Sponsored by the Willamette Valley Model Railroad Club, Polk County Fairgrounds, Hwy 22 and HWY 99E 10 miles west of Salem, December 6th 2008 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Admission: Adult: $5 Children under 12: Free Tables: $25.00 each for 8ft tables, overnight camping available For more Information: Judy MacInnes, Chairman 503-581-6071 macinnej@msn.com

2009

April 25 & 26 Puyallup, WA See www.ttmtshow.com for more details as the date approaches.

Our Friend’s Layouts

Jon Bentz's Denver North Park & Western

 Mark Bridgwater's N scale Feather River Route

Douglas Buescher's HO layout

Michael Dziubinski’s N Scale
Northwestern Pacific

Kirk Holmes' N scale Northern Burlington Division

Ron John's Northwest-inspired N scale layout

Bob Perin's N scale Dairy Plant and Layout

Seven-year-old Douglas Sinn's HO layout

Please visit our web site often for new photos
of our friend’s layouts

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& Museums

  

  
 

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Latest News
Updated Saturday, July 05, 2008
   
  • Come join us for  MODULE CONSTRUCTION CLINICS for Model Trains (N-Trak Modules Demonstrated but Techniques Applicable to All Scales) Hosted by the United Northwest Model RR Club's new N-Trak Division Clinicians: Susan Evans & others from the Club

    July 12
    (1PM to 4PM)

    Wiring and power systems, followed by open forum questions and scenery demonstration

    July 26
    (1PM to 4PM)

    Basic scenery techniques, followed by open forum questions

    August 16
    (1PM to 4PM)

    Adding details and points of interest, and backboards followed by open forum questions and scenery demonstration

  • The July Micro-trains were announced today. 6/30
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  • Kadee's June releases were announced today. 6/4

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