TOWS is now accepting pre-orders for the much anticipated and highly sought after release of Southern Pacific Lines - The Los … [Read more...] about HOT OFF THE PRESS!
TOWS IS OPEN!
For many of us, new restrictions are in place for indoor dining, shopping, and actvities ... the GREAT news is ... The … [Read more...] about TOWS IS OPEN!
WE ARE HIRING!
Check your local train schedule and hop on Board THE ORIGINAL WHISTLE STOP Express to Pasadena! Immediate Opening … [Read more...] about WE ARE HIRING!
STEAMING TO THE STATION!
Store Closed For Cleaning!
The Original Whistle Stop, will be closed ... Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26. During this time we will be … [Read more...] about Store Closed For Cleaning!
Father’s Day … June 21!
It is not too late to secure that, ever sought after, Original Whistle Stop Gift Certificate for the Railroad Man in your … [Read more...] about Father’s Day … June 21!
JUST ROLLING ALONG ……
Can you believe it has been eight weeks since restrictions were put into place! The Original Whistle Stop has … [Read more...] about JUST ROLLING ALONG ……
Growing Pains ….
With any new venture there will always be some “growing pains” – this is particularly true with our NEW online store inventory … [Read more...] about Growing Pains ….
The Pacific Fleet is in!
The Pacific Fruit Express Fleet … that is. The PFE R-30-12’s have arrived and are available in three paint … [Read more...] about The Pacific Fleet is in!
Model Railroading is “steaming back to life” during the coronavirus pandemic
A story recently reported April 5 by CNN. When Larry Ginsberg began working from his New Jersey home last week due to … [Read more...] about Model Railroading is “steaming back to life” during the coronavirus pandemic
Store may be closed – but sales continue as normal …
Due to the restrictions on non-essential businesses, we have closed the “Retail” operations on Colorado Blvd, … [Read more...] about Store may be closed – but sales continue as normal …
NOW IS THE TIME!
Let’s see, Day 7 in California … you have officially cleaned off your work bench, re-arranged your tools, organized all the kits … [Read more...] about NOW IS THE TIME!
TOWS – HOURS OF OPERATION (revised)
In accordance with guidelines for city and county free standing business operations - approved sanitation materials will be on … [Read more...] about TOWS – HOURS OF OPERATION (revised)
LUCK OF THE IRISH AT THE WHISTLE STOP!
This St. Patrick’s Day … it is a wonderful, and appreciative reminder that the labor required to build the Transcontinental … [Read more...] about LUCK OF THE IRISH AT THE WHISTLE STOP!
Family Time with Kit Building!
We, at The Original Whistle Stop, see the coming month as a new opportunity to connect with family. Many of you will be home … [Read more...] about Family Time with Kit Building!
NEW ARRIVAL!
History of Cotton Belt Passenger Trains. $ 59.95 … [Read more...] about NEW ARRIVAL!
BOOKS! RARE AND OUT OF PRINT!
Look what found its way to our store … A rare collection - 20 banker boxes 60% full of “out of print” books. Stop by … [Read more...] about BOOKS! RARE AND OUT OF PRINT!
HOLLYWOOD’S – TRAINS & TROLLEYS
Take a ride along the train and trolley routes that connected the Hollywood studios from Boyle Heights to the Pacific … [Read more...] about HOLLYWOOD’S – TRAINS & TROLLEYS
STOCKING STUFFERS
The perfect gifts ... for the railroad enthusiast or hard to buy for train lover in your life! Stop by - "The STOP" and … [Read more...] about STOCKING STUFFERS
SHOP SMALL SATURDAY
You might save a dime buying a train set online ...but with no promise it will run all that convenice, soon will be … [Read more...] about SHOP SMALL SATURDAY
SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Back in 2010 - American Express created Small Business Saturday® on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage people to shop … [Read more...] about SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
THE TURKEY EXPRESS …
All of us here at The Original Whistle Stop would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve you. We would not be one of the … [Read more...] about THE TURKEY EXPRESS …
HOLIDAY TRAIN SETS!
When I was growing up, trains were a part of every day life; they transported people and needed materials/food across the … [Read more...] about HOLIDAY TRAIN SETS!
A NEW “VIEW” for TOWS!
After nearly 20 years – the front store window got a face-lift. With the combined efforts of Tina, Sandra and Judy - working … [Read more...] about A NEW “VIEW” for TOWS!