Florida’s Largest Train Store - HR Trains Store Tour!

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  • We visited Florida’s Largest Train Store, HR Trains! They have everything from Z to G Gauge! The store was incredible and the staff was super helpful with all things trains. Definitely check out this store if you are in the area!
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  • @hovermotion
    @hovermotion ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow what an utterly amazing store...it's like a mini museum also..
    I've been to Tamper once but if I ever go again I would visit this store..

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely is an amazing store! When we head back to Tampa, we will definitely visit again!

    • @JeffTaylor-qc1bt
      @JeffTaylor-qc1bt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      333⁴😅drddèddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddrdrrddádtt

  • @David_Musicpro
    @David_Musicpro ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great tour guide of the store. Thank you so very much for sharing! Makes me want to finish completing my newly constructed N Scale demo layout. I have been a serious collector for years of fine N Scale, HO Scale, 027, O Gauge and G Scale. I love this hobby so much!

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! You definitely should finish your layout! Like you I absolutely love this hobby too! There is something for everyone in this hobby! 🚂

  • @tesleywhompson9555
    @tesleywhompson9555 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I went to this store when i was on Vacation, and let me tell you these guys are honest and a great business. they take care of their customers and are very helpful on seeing what you need. i was in the HO scale section and i found a nice Ore truck, however when i picked it up the side came off because it was some sort of kit. i guess i was making a weird face when i was looking at the busted part because one of the guys up front came over and asked if i was doing ok. long story short i showed him the busted part, and said i still wanted to buy it, and asked him what type of glue would work. he not only showed me a great brand, but also reduced the price of the busted car, without me even asking (it was already only 5$, and he lowered it to 2$). Overall great experience, and i grabbed a postcard that they keep up front as a souvenir.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I really enjoyed my time here at this store as well! The staff was incredibly nice and the customer service was outstanding! Definitely a must go to if you are in the area!

  • @trainandtruckmodeler786
    @trainandtruckmodeler786 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this place....will be back!!! Just moved to Florida but otr trucking....

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Will visit again next time I'm in the area!

  • @jlwii2000
    @jlwii2000 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This would have been my local hobby shop if I had gotten back into trains just a couple of years earlier than I did. I left St. Pete two years before I started into model trains when I moved to California.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This train shop and the staff were a delight on Christmas Eve! The Mrs. and I decided to see what train stores were in the area. Very glad we decided to visit and film the store! Big time fan of the channel!🚂

    • @Aircraft_collection
      @Aircraft_collection ปีที่แล้ว

      @@will2926 how old you started like toy train ?

    • @Cbtrainnut
      @Cbtrainnut ปีที่แล้ว

      I worked at HR trains back when Alice was the owner. They had a store on US 19 N and I lived in the small building behind the store. Love living and working for Alice.

    • @Marco-xz9sc
      @Marco-xz9sc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CbtrainnutAlice got the store back! She is a great boss!!

  • @rehabmax
    @rehabmax ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Next trip to Tampa, I am stopping at this store for sure. Thanks for showing all the detail.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! Be sure to check out my other videos and store tour of Legacy Station!🚂

  • @robc.5745
    @robc.5745 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's much better to look at the real stuff than looking on a web site, Very nice place.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree 100% I do like doing videos like this, sometimes people find items they have been on the hunt for and finally find them!! Happy railroading!

  • @scottbehr5690
    @scottbehr5690 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Years ago before the new owners took over, I donated a spike maul that I used when I worked on the railroad. The old owners had me drive some spikes so they could put a truck set on the rails they had set up outside.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The different railroad related items around the building and the park make this store really cool and different from most train stores I've been too. It's a really great store!!! Happy Railroading!!!

  • @jimfarrell6670
    @jimfarrell6670 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your great coverage of HR Trains and some showing of American Flyer!!1 Will now shop there.. Very few videos cover AF trains.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your feedback! Looking at the comments there are a lot of American Flyer fans here! In the upcoming store tours, I'll take this into consideration. It is definitely helpful seeing the items up close when you can't visit in person. Thanks again!🚂

  • @jms8278
    @jms8278 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, I've lived in Pinellas Park most of life, I remember the old locations of H&R trains,loved the store,at the time I had two small layouts at the time

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      This was my first time at HR Trains and it was an amazing store. Other viewers also told me about another store in the area that I should check out!

  • @paulkirkmanMYTRAINS
    @paulkirkmanMYTRAINS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nicely done !!!!!

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the feedback!!🚂

  • @douglasshriver52
    @douglasshriver52 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love the train repair shop.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! There are times I wish I could step back in time to madison hardware or other hobby shops.

  • @lucapima1974
    @lucapima1974 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, great

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!🚂

  • @AbelG8781
    @AbelG8781 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Went there in 2005 for my 10th birthday. I don't remember what the outside looked like lol I just remember seeing lots of CSX YN2 Genesis SD70Ms inside

    • @will2926
      @will2926  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I bet this store has changed since 2005! I would definitely go back if you can! Happy Railroading!!

  • @DennyDreadBassMan
    @DennyDreadBassMan ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would go nuts in a store like this. The last train store where I live went out of business years ago. The closest one now is 60 miles from me.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      It definitely is a great train store!🚂 I know how you feel the closest train store to me, Legacy Station is 90 miles away. However it’s always worth the trip!

  • @James-gr5rz
    @James-gr5rz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m in the UK so my model railway stuff is based on BR from the 70s to the 80s, but I could certainly spend a few quid in this shop!

    • @will2926
      @will2926  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome to the channel!! You are my first comment (that I know of) from the UK! If you are ever in the states this store is definitely a store to visit! Check out my other train store tours! Happy railroading!

  • @alexisalvarez7620
    @alexisalvarez7620 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Impresionante... me quedo sin palabras viendo tanta maravilla. Una pregunta: hablan español en esa tienda?. Gracias por compartir el video. Saludos e un chileno viviendo en Colombia.

  • @bobneumann9781
    @bobneumann9781 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some rare "Matchbox" collectibles Yesteryear in the wndow with the Maroon boxes only available through a newsletter many years ago

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      I dont know much about matchbox cars but I do know the hobby for Hot Wheels and other toy cars is HOT!

  • @vettebecker1
    @vettebecker1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would be divorced shopping here😂

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are moments in this hobby where we all ask ourselves "is this train going to cause a fight?" Or "I really wanted this one! (50 trains later)" 😂

  • @Tampabeyondrailfanproductions
    @Tampabeyondrailfanproductions 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I miss this place🙁

  • @fairestofthemalllocomotive4802
    @fairestofthemalllocomotive4802 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting I thought us (Ready to roll trains) and roundhouse south where the only shops down here I guess not!

  • @samspade975
    @samspade975 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chuff chuff, round and round,

  • @Northcoastrails
    @Northcoastrails ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a awesome place

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its one of the best trains stores in Florida and one of the best I've been to! Definitely a must see if you are in the area!

  • @YeOldeGeezer
    @YeOldeGeezer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That bell at the beginning needs some Labelle oil 😂😂😂😂

    • @will2926
      @will2926  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It really does!!🔔 Happy Railroading 🚂!

  • @jeanclauderincent2731
    @jeanclauderincent2731 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superbe & gigantesque .

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a very large train store!

  • @timcoyle50
    @timcoyle50 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was hoping you would have focused a bit more on the American Flyer! I'm down in Cape Coral not to far away I need to get u there!

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the feedback!HR Trains does have a great selection of S Scale American Flyer. In future videos I'll take this into consideration. Seeing the items closely for those who can't visit the store can be very helpful.

  • @mlptf
    @mlptf ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’d sure wish I could go there.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a great train store to visit!

  • @waynead40
    @waynead40 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This train store is not in Tampa, it is in Pinellas Park

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Correct, I made a quick edit in the video mentioning the correct location. Thank you!

  • @anthonysutube
    @anthonysutube 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a modeller myself from florida I am willing to book an uber across the state just to come here for a few hours 😂

  • @cliffcook3993
    @cliffcook3993 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see they carry Hornby Models, they have been the no1 brand in the UK for trains for many years

    • @will2926
      @will2926  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was surprised on the selection of different manufacturers this store had! What a great store!!! Happy Railroading!!!

  • @Piegrandepr
    @Piegrandepr หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unfortunately, as per google, shows permanently closed😢

  • @isaacrodriguez9960
    @isaacrodriguez9960 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This made in my whole life personally! 😂😊

    • @will2926
      @will2926  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      HR Trains was a fantastic store when we went!! One of the best train stores we've been to!! Happy Railroading!!!

    • @isaacrodriguez9960
      @isaacrodriguez9960 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@will2926 thanks man appreciate it!

  • @johnwelch8428
    @johnwelch8428 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Us modelers could stay in that store for hours.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hours and hours! I love train stores!

  • @Marco-xz9sc
    @Marco-xz9sc ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey, it’s my store!

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes! You were awesome!🚂

  • @bernadettegarbers9552
    @bernadettegarbers9552 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the things I.Whoosh. Aathrin ded was make thar box's a little longer so 50 foot car's wood fit better

  • @thomascalleson861
    @thomascalleson861 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the store located what part of Florida is the storm I'm in Downtown Winter Haven my name is Thomas could you please tell me how to get there

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      7900 49th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
      Hope this helps!

  • @samspade975
    @samspade975 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Choo choo,

  • @thomascalleson861
    @thomascalleson861 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I forget where the store is located could you please tell me

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      The store is located in Pinellas Park, FL. Definitely check them out!!🚂

  • @ronaldotto7851
    @ronaldotto7851 ปีที่แล้ว

    What town is it located?
    I'm not from Florida.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      Pinellas Park, FL.

  • @daivdwalker2374
    @daivdwalker2374 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wish you guys that do these videos would tell us the viewers how much some of this stuff is that you zoom in on

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your feedback! The next store tour I'll do I'll take this into considerations. For those who can't visit the store, seeing items and prices can be very helpful.

  • @bohemianh
    @bohemianh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wish they had more ho Marklin

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They had a small selection but I did ask the staff and could order anything in the catalogs for marklin!

  • @hntrains2
    @hntrains2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much time does the average person spend inside?

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We spent a long time in that store but that was our first. If you are asking me every train store I go too I spend over an hour each visit.

    • @hntrains2
      @hntrains2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@will2926, they're like traps! I would not really feel like leaving such a store.

  • @timothywalch7102
    @timothywalch7102 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Discretion here in Pinellas Park Florida not Tampa

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      I corrected myself in the video. Thank you!!

  • @tdufrene4
    @tdufrene4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does HR trains have a website

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes they do!!
      hrtrains.com/

  • @blackrocks8413
    @blackrocks8413 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful box.... ???

    • @will2926
      @will2926  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tons of them! Happy Railroading!!

  • @richardhancock2771
    @richardhancock2771 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there address that you can write to please

    • @will2926
      @will2926  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HR Trains
      7900 49th St N
      Pinellas Park FL 33781

  • @MJMYouTuber
    @MJMYouTuber ปีที่แล้ว +1

    which train store in Florida in?

    • @will2926
      @will2926  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      HR Trains
      7900 49th St N
      Pinellas Park FL 33781

    • @MJMYouTuber
      @MJMYouTuber 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@will2926 Wow! That’s nice

  • @CreamyPennePasta
    @CreamyPennePasta ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where is this?

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      This store is near Tampa Florida. Tampa had a few trains stores which is always good!

    • @tomschmidt3165
      @tomschmidt3165 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@will2926 The store is in St. Petersburg across Tampa Bay from Tampa.

    • @conductorjohnmthtrains2239
      @conductorjohnmthtrains2239 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomschmidt3165 ZITNIK TRAINS is where I buy,Great prices and more than one manufacturer. They are in pinellas park

    • @tomschmidt3165
      @tomschmidt3165 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@conductorjohnmthtrains2239 Hi John, I’ve been to Zitnik several times. Quite a selection of resale and new stuff at decent prices. Unfortunately I live in Tennessee now and don’t get down there very often anymore.

  • @mr.j6567
    @mr.j6567 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lots of O gauge!

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tons and tons of O Gauge! HR Trains has tons of other gauges too!🚂

  • @michaelgmoore5708
    @michaelgmoore5708 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like all the detail parts for building scenery. The N scale parts and everything HO that have action that have sounds and smoke. American Flyer is my favorite in the traditional line etc. Dont care for Polar Express stuff in any gage at all. Too much of it is getting boring. Early HO and N is great. O guage is too big for me to be interested. Nice but far too big and expensive.

  • @Fortdirt1
    @Fortdirt1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could go broke.

    • @kaischmidt8030
      @kaischmidt8030 ปีที่แล้ว

      You would DEFINITELY go broke if you shopped there.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      In this hobby we all could😂

  • @paultrains3336
    @paultrains3336 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey did I just see that guy pounded his fist on the engine and then put oil on the gears that's all you need to fix these engines I think I will open up my own shop, , the old H&R train place was a hundred times better than this sad to see what's been reduced to. WOO WOO 🚂

    • @pennsy484
      @pennsy484 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The claw on the old Lionel e units sometimes get magnetized and get hung up. He hit it to get the claw to release and advance to the next gear direction.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      Pennsy484 is correct. Sometimes these older Postwar locomotives get a little stuck. The firm hitting usually rattles the e unit into a different position if it doesnt function properly. Also this can be a good test to see if the E Unit requires a full rebuild or just a tune up.

  • @franklogrande9126
    @franklogrande9126 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Permanently closed. Sad!

  • @Gothix1066
    @Gothix1066 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kinda looks like a car dealership lol

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      It used to be an old car repair shop years ago!

    • @Gothix1066
      @Gothix1066 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@will2926 That explains it

  • @adriangeary9628
    @adriangeary9628 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sucks they closed

  • @TheMrchement
    @TheMrchement ปีที่แล้ว

    $$ ??

    • @will2926
      @will2926  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you are interested in a specific item/s from the video, I'd recommend calling HR Trains. They should be able to help! Happy Railroading!!!

  • @jtc1947
    @jtc1947 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do people introduce a vid with BLARING MUSIC?

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the feedback! I'll consider this in future videos.

  • @StuartShirer
    @StuartShirer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Train heaveab😢

  • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
    @jenniferwhitewolf3784 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any O-scale there??? All I see is overpriced O-Gauge toy train 3 rail... and non of the classic era toys.
    Disappointed again.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      HR Trains does have plenty of O Scale Trains available. The higher end locomotives were at the front of the store and the postwar, traditional etc. trains were in the main room.

  • @craigd9896
    @craigd9896 ปีที่แล้ว

    I generally shop around for price and availability. I will not shop in Fl or Tx where there is clear discrimination.

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      I do the same just to ensure I can get a good price. I'm sorry that you experienced that in those states.

  • @kaischmidt8030
    @kaischmidt8030 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    H&R Trains...”H”igher than “R”etail

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Talking with the owner, HR Trains stands for Happy Railroading Trains.

  • @MrDominick4950
    @MrDominick4950 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just passed up a Santa Fe blue goose and you stated I HOPE LIONEL GOT THE TOOLING FOR THAT ENGINE!!!

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      I really hope Lionel got that tooling! Imagine a Vision Line Santa Fe Blue Goose! That would be awesome!!!

  • @simbagillespie1887
    @simbagillespie1887 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to live here

    • @will2926
      @will2926  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahah me too! Its an amazing store with a great staff!🚂

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's an expensive hobby , you need room , expertise , money , time . Have Fun 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🏬🏢🏫🏦🏠🗻🏔️🏔️🏔️⛰️🌋

    • @will2926
      @will2926  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed but still a great great hobby!! Happy Railroading!!!