HOLIDAY TRAIN SETS! The elves at the store are busy checking in the new train sets for the holiday and a Christmas tree is … [Read more...] about Holiday Train Sets
Hot Sheet
Limited Production
PIKO has announced a very limited production go the “modified” D&RGW K-M’s and a Southern Pacific version in harvest gold … [Read more...] about Limited Production
GARDEN RAILROAD AND LGB FANS!
We just received a load of track and cars that are priced to move! Lots of track, locomotives, and cars - (some in boxes most … [Read more...] about GARDEN RAILROAD AND LGB FANS!
DVD’s
From Shoreline to Mainline Logging Railroads in both Steam and Diesel Available for purchase … [Read more...] about DVD’s
PRESENTATION AT TOWS
Join us at The Original Whistle Stop Friday June 23, 2023 - 5:30 - 7:30 PM PST For an "Introduction to Digital Command … [Read more...] about PRESENTATION AT TOWS
S.P. and S.F. “MUST HAVE” BOOKS!
We have three new books that all serious fans of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads must have. ~John Signor just … [Read more...] about S.P. and S.F. “MUST HAVE” BOOKS!
RECENTLY ACQUIRED!
A Passenger Car Collector dropped off 60 passenger cars for resale! Most of the Collection is Southern Pacific and Santa Fe. … [Read more...] about RECENTLY ACQUIRED!
DECORATED FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
(DON'T FORGET THAT "HARD TO BUY FOR" RAILROAD PERSON) THE STORE IS SET ... THE CREW IS READY ... STOP BY TOWS AS … [Read more...] about DECORATED FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
JUST ARRIVED …
We have just received a group of 37 "large Scale" Collectable Frieght Cars. Many are from the LGB and in the "Circus Series" … [Read more...] about JUST ARRIVED …
PARDON OUR ABSENCE.
Hello All We admit, we have been remiss the last few months getting out a Hot Sheet. (The last year certainly had an impact … [Read more...] about PARDON OUR ABSENCE.
Halloween at TOWS
Stop by in your best "Railroad" costume and receive a free gift. Halloween is the official start of the Holiday Season and … [Read more...] about Halloween at TOWS
TAKE THE “LOCAL” EXPRESS TO THE WHISTLE STOP …
"Collector Series", die cast, buses and trucks now available. Perfect for that 'unique" additional to your … [Read more...] about TAKE THE “LOCAL” EXPRESS TO THE WHISTLE STOP …
HOT OFF THE PRESS!
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!
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!
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!