Thursday, March 10, 2011

New Stores of the Mom & Pop Variety

I was wandering through Downers Grove today, and two new stores got my attention.

First, a model train shop called Timberline Train Shop, which sells N & HO scale trains. A wonderful selection of structures to assemble as well as the detail accessories to add to your train layout. The usual collection of magazines and how-to books are also present. It turns out I know the owner after chatting a bit, having modeled with my father in the same groups through the years. It was great to catch up! Thanks Keith.

The second is a board game shop called Fair Game. This fine establishment is ready to help out with the games you are interested in. My pitch was for "Zombies", big surprise, I know[I've got to get back and pick it up! Anyone interested in getting it for me?]. They gave a myriad of events every month for serious gamers and family nights too! Eric was eager to answer my questions, and is also a regular at Gen-Con in Indianapolis every year. I'll be heading back very soon!

So, check these two stores out, either in person, on Main ST south of the tracks in Downers Grove, or on the web by following the links in their respective names here in the blog!

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