2490 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Store Hours: Mon – Sat 10:00 – 5:00. Sun 11:00-4:00

626-796-7791

trainmaster@thewhistlestop.com

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Ready. Set. ACTION (road)!

Here comes the HO Scale Denver & Rio Grande Western

01400 Series Steel Riveted Caboose — a first in plastic.

 AVAILABLE ONLY at The Original Whistle Stop!

This iconic caboose was a standard on D&RGW trains for over 45 years, plying the rails of the Moffat Line.

In 1940, D&RGW embarked on updating their caboose fleet with steel cabooses. The 01400 Series Cabooses were homebuilt at their Burnham shops in Denver, Colorado. Being built by the railroad made these cars unique. The ladders, cupola and corner posts are all distinctive spotting features of these cabooses.

From 1940 to 1951, 70 Steel Riveted Cabooses were built in batches of 10. The series would later continue production until 1959 with a welded car body. Over the years these cabooses would see multiple changes and rebuilds, several cupola and car body window variations, with the later riveted versions sporting a backup light and EOT light mounted over the ends.

After the combination of the Rio Grande and Southern Pacific in 1988, many of these cars would remain in service for a few more years before retirement in 1992. At least one car survived the 1996 UP merger in local service before finally being withdrawn in the early 2000s.

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Join us in celebrating 75 years of service!

For 75 years, “The Stop” has been the leading Model Hobby Store, both nationally and internationally.

Most research for online purchases agree, “Mechanical and electronic toys” are the types of items that need to be seen and tested, before you purchase.  When you buy these items online or at a Big-Box store, you do not have the ability to inspect the product and ensure the quality of materials as well as the personal presence of an “expert” who can walk you through the product features, set up and maintenance”.

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Trains, Train Starter Sets, Books, Layout Products, Accessories and More! 

We pride ourselves on offering the BEST Customer Care!

We offer exceptional “expert” customer service, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and have everything you need to complete all your model projects.   Our store is stocked with nearly every type of model material, railroad literature, kits, train sets, models and other railroading products.

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THE TRAIN MAN – “A Small Scale Journey“

Gift Certificates now available through the Online Store - Great gift for the model railroader who has “Everything.”

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Model Trains for every model railroader from beginner to the seasoned expert! All scales O, HO, N, and Z – we are your source! We feature products by such industry leading manufacturers as: The Coach Yard, Overland Models, Key Imports, PSC,Division Point, and AZL. We stock a full line of: Lionel, MTH, Athearn, Bachmann, Broadway Limited, Kato, Arrowhead, InterMountain, Tangent, Fox Valley, Atlas, Marklin, Micro-Trains.   

Featuring Model Trains, Brass Trains, Railroad Locomotives, Rolling Stock, Parts, Buildings, Scenery, Kits, Books and Train Sets.  Toy Trains. Railroad Memorabilia and Collectables. Model Repair and much more!  

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Check out our catalog to see the full line of trains and products for sale, including out-of-production, and very unique model railroading and train items

https://www.thewhistlestop.com/catalog/

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Why support your local Hobby Store – The Original Whistle Stop ?

  • The relationship is created between you, the customer, and the Staff of The Original Whistle Stop. You are not just a purchase … you are family.
  • The Original Whistle Stop, nearly 70 years young, is the character of Pasadena, and stands as a testament to your acknowledgment of the tremendous risk and challenges inherent in owning a small business.
  • The Original Whistle Stop is run by people – not by boards, stockholders or algorithms. This means you get a different kind of CARE, QUALITY, and SERVICE because – what and how we sell – is a reflection of us. 
  • When you support an independent business, The Original Whistle Stop, you’re supporting a true reflection of the person behind it.

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