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 ……
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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!
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!
APPRAISER …
Check out the latest page of The Original Whistle Stop website ... https://www.thewhistlestop.com/appraisals/ … [Read more...] about APPRAISER …
TOWS “rumbles” … Supporting the Community
The Original Whistle Stop has for years found fun while supporting Community Softball Leagues and Local Events. Today was no … [Read more...] about TOWS “rumbles” … Supporting the Community
Rocky Mountain Hobby Expo
2019 Product Releases … [Read more...] about Rocky Mountain Hobby Expo
HOLLYWOOD’S TRAINS & TROLLEY’S
ARRIVING AT THE ORIGINAL WHISTLE STOP THIS NOVEMBER. ORDER YOURS TODAY! … [Read more...] about HOLLYWOOD’S TRAINS & TROLLEY’S
REEFERS!
The Narrow Gauge Convention is just around the corner and what better way than to lead off with a pile of reefers ! After … [Read more...] about REEFERS!
A PASADENA DESTINATION
An inpromtu video - by Judy Hill - Fred Hill - "Welcome to The Original Whistle Stop"! … [Read more...] about A PASADENA DESTINATION
The BUS Stops Here …
We have everything for all you Bus enthusiast’s out there! We received a new line of busses and more are coming. Iconic … [Read more...] about The BUS Stops Here …