The new Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer is here! Its a beast of a machine that will handle up to 6S lipo with some killer scale looks. The one picture shows it next to the Traxxas Slash just for size comparison. These are limited stock right now so get yours while you can.
We just received a restock of Scaletrains HO scale "Operator Series" SD40-2's locomotives. Available with DCC/sound and standard DC. Very limited quantities!
We want to hear from everyone here on facebook. What is you favorite hobby? R/C related products, model trains, plastic models, model rockets, etc. Let us know what you like and share your photos of some of your favorite creations. We would love to see the custom work that can be done on the cars or train layouts that can be built. Show off your handy work by leaving it as a comment and share it to the Facebook world!
The Broadway Limited HO scale SW1500 locomotives have arrived. High quality mechanisms, excellent details, and Paragon-3 (digital control and sound) equipped! Multiple road names and numbers.
Attention N scale modelers! We just received the new Scale Trains “Rivet Counter” highly detailed Thrall 4727 cubic foot and 5750 cubic foot Carbon Black covered hoppers. Various road names and road numbers.
More new items for HO scale modelers! Athearn 40 foot Superior Door boxcars in various road names (including Reading), Walthers PS-1 40 foot Reading boxcars, and Bowser 50 foot Reading boxcars. All come in multiple road numbers.
Another new HO scale item from ScaleTrains is on the shelves! Gunderson 5188cf covered hopper cars. Multiple road names and numbers. Available in both economical Operator Series and highly detailed Rivet Counter series.
Originally introduced in 1966 as a 4x4 compact SUV, the Ford Bronco matured as a full-size truck in the late 1970s, cementing its status as a rugged off-roader. Traxxas honors the classic 1979 Ford Bronco with this beautifully detailed and faithful reproduction mounted on the incredibly capable TRX-4 chassis. From the chrome wheels and bumpers to the gorgeous Sunset or red graphics, the TRX-4 recaptures the Bronco’s iconic era with the toughness and technology that could only come from Traxxas. They are here and in stock! Stop by and check them out!
Attention all Desert Racing and Traxxas fans! The new Unlimited Desert Racer is coming soon from Traxxas. So here is the deal that we have just for you, our valued and loyal customer. We are currently taking pre-orders at a price of $749.99 +tax. With every fully paid pre-order by February 20th you will receive a $25 gift certificate upon delivery of the truck. The truck is scheduled for delivery in early March and is currently being offered in two paint schemes. The Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer is engineered on an authentic, true to scale 4-wheel drive desert race truck chassis. The 4-link solid rear axle design provides huge suspension travel with authentic driving dynamics. From the cantilever sway bars to the 8 GTR shocks, Traxxas has accurately reproduced a true unlimited desert race chassis in both form and function.
Attention N scale enthusiasts! We just received a shipment of the all new Broadway Limited N scale ES44AC locomotives. These models are very nicely detailed, and they run and sound great. We test ran one, and the sound quality is impressive. We have Norfolk Southern (including Heritage units), Conrail, and Union Pacific. Come in and check them out.
Attention N scale enthusiasts! We just received a shipment of the all new Broadway Limited N scale ES44AC locomotives. These models are very nicely detailed, and they run and sound great. We test ran one, and the sound quality is impressive. We have Norfolk Southern (including Heritage units), Conrail, and Union Pacific. Come in and check them out.
Its that time of year again for all the fast and furious pinecars to once again be built. We have everything you need to take the checkered flag and take home the trophy. Dont forget to like and share this post for your chance to win that $25 gift certificate.
Here it is! The Traxxas Rustler has received a facelift! The new Rock N' Roll prographix body turns this truck into a thing of beauty. They are here and in stock. Come on in and check them out!
Happy New Year everyone! We will once again be giving away a $25 Gift Certificate! To enter this contest all you need to do is: 1 - Like and Follow our page 2 - Like and Comment on our posts 3 - Share our posts on your page as public One random winner will be chosen on Wednesday, January 31st. The contest does begin with this post.
Happy New Year to everyone! We are going to do another facebook Gift Certificate give away! All you have to do is: 1 - Like our Page(if you have not done so already) 2 - Like and Comment on our post 3 - Share the post On Wednesday, January 31st, we will pick one random winner for a $25 Gift Certificate. The contest will start with this post!
Just a reminder that we will be open today even though we have the snow. Nothing can stop us from being here for all your hobby needs! Our hours today, Saturday Dec 30th, are 10am to 4pm and we will be open tomorrow, Sunday Dec 31st, normal hours of 12 noon to 4pm. Be safe in the snow and have a Happy and safe New Year as well!
We are now a Tangent Scale Models dealer! Since 2007, Tangent has produced an innovative product line that provides the next generation of HO scale railroad freight car models, covering all eras from 1917 to the present. Products feature: *Highly correct “true to life” colors *“Hyper-Accurate” lettering including exact fonts and lettering placement *Wire grab irons and coupler lift bars to withstand handling and provide a uniform color appearance *Stand-off ladders *See-through running boards, crossover platforms, and brake platforms *Interior detailing where applicable *Road-specific details and variations applied to match prototypes *Separate air hoses *Scale Kadee® couplers *Free-rolling trucks with metal wheels and proper weighting so the models operate as good as they look – they look like museum-quality models but can be operated with no issues Stop in and check them out!
Vizo XL Camera Drone RTF This is a perfect all in one package and they are in stock and ready to go. Great gift for someone else or even for yourself. Only a few shopping days left so come in and get yours today! Fully-assembled, test flown and ready to fly right out of the box Includes everything you need to fly so there's nothing extra to buy or provide Large enough to fly outdoors in some wind and can also be flown indoors Easy to fly with automatic takeoff, landing and altitude hold capabilities Integrated digital camera takes video and captures still photos Built-in WiFi downlink for First-Person View (FPV) flying Versatile transmitter design conforms to hold any smartphone Perform 360° aerial flips at the push of a button Selectable Easy, Intermediate and Pro control modes Factory-installed color LED airframe lights for improved visibility and orientation Includes a spare rotor blade set
We have R/C cars of all types and sizes starting at $139.99 Ready To Run. These cars are all Hobby Quality. What that means is that they are stronger, faster, and parts can be changed and upgraded as desired and they do not become a paper weight as the ones purchased from the "big box" style of store if something would break. Also don't forget to visit our website http://www.ironhorsehobby.com/ and sign up to receive our emails. It's one more way of staying up to date with what's going on in your favorite hobby and any specials we may have.
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Christmas Gift Idea #9 - Gift Certificate We have them available in $25, $50, $75 and $100 amounts This is the perfect gift for any hobbyist that just likes to pick out their own items. Can never go wrong with one of these.
We have the absolutely awesome Bandai “Perfect Grade” 1/72 scale Millennium Falcon model (and other Star Wars models!) in stock now. Check out this video https://youtu.be/Xng3thTHiRg
Christmas Gift Idea #8 - R/C Cars and Trucks Large variety of both cars and trucks for enthusiasts of all ages! Don't settle for the lesser quality cars sold from the big box type stores when you can come see us and get a Hobby Quality one!
Christmas Gift Idea #7 - Star Wars models For the Star Wars fan we have a variety of plastic models including a museum quality style model of the Millennium Falcon.
Christmas Gift Idea #6 - Drones We have something for the person wanting to play with a small drone in their living room or for the professional photographer for a photo shoot. Come in to check them all out and find the perfect one for you.
Christmas Gift Idea #5 - Lionel Starter Train sets with LionChief remote and Bluetooth Many of these sets have Bluetooth which allows you to operate the train from an Ipad or Iphone and unlocks settings not able to be controlled from the remote. Stop in for more information and to see our complete inventory of all the different sets that we have in stock and ready to go!
Christmas Gift Idea #2 -Plastic Models New models arriving all the time from cars to tanks and everything in between. Stay tuned for tomorrows gift idea!
We are operating on Holiday season hours through Christmas. Hopefully the extended hours will make Christmas shopping a little easier for anyone wishing to stop by. Here’s a link to our calendar. http://www.ironhorsehobby.com/pages/calendars/ Also, a reminder - parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays.
This is a few of the new books that are new and now in stock. These make a great gift for the holidays. Some of these are limited in the numbers that were printed so be sure to get the one you want before they are gone.
We just received a shipment of the highly anticipated Scale Trains HO scale Thrall Carbon Black 5750 and 4727 covered hoppers. These accurate and highly detailed cars have never been done in plastic. Also from Scale Trains - HO scale Trinity 31K gallon crude oil tank cars in both Operator and Rivet Counter series. The Operator series tank cars are only $23.89 each, and for a very limited time, the Rivet Counter tank cars are only $29.89! (the Rivet Counter version of these cars is regularly $49.99). $29.89 is an absolutely ridiculous price for models of this quality! Come in and check out them in person.
Ok guys so the $25 Gift Certificate for both Liking and Sharing our posts in October goes to Bill Walker! Congratulations and just stop by the store to receive your gift. We will be doing something similar for the month of November so stay tuned for details.
The Christmas season is just around the corner so its never to early to start planning and getting those gifts early. We are stocked up and ready to go. Stop by and check us out.
American Flyer 2017 Christmas cars are here. They are a limited number of them so hurry in to gets yours! Also don't forget about the ability to win a $25 Gift Certificate just by liking and sharing any post we make from now till the end of the month.
Ok guys so anytime from now until the end of the month that we make a post, and you both like and share it, you will be eligible to win a $25 gift certificate. We will choose one random winner on the last day of the month. And yes the contest does begin with this post. Also we will be doing special promotions for anyone subscribed to our email. Further information on this will be sent out via email to those subscribers. If you have not already signed up for our email then just click the box below and follow the instructions.
Atlas HO scale Master Series Reading & Northern U33B’s have arrived! These very nicely detailed models are available both with and without sound. Two road numbers - 3301 and 3304.
The highly anticipated HO scale Bowser Baldwin AS-16 Reading locomotives have arrived! We have both sound and non-sound versions. Road numbers 534 and 537.
This is one example of the quality product from Scaletrains that we now have in stock. This one is from the Rivet Counter series and is the Union Pacific GTEL 8500 Horsepower Turbine #26. Come in and see it in person to see the detail that the camera can not capture. Lots of other stock here from Scaletrains now as we are an authorized dealer for their product.
This 72 Ford Bronco made by Vaterra will take you many places that an ordinary RC car could never dream possible. Not only is it very performance driven but it looks really good while doing it.
New plastic models are coming in to the store all the time. We have plenty to choose from for whatever you want to build. There is also a big variety of paints and modeling tools to complete the build exactly how you envision it. And always remember that if you cant find what you are looking for then just ask us and we will help you track down your perfect project.
The fourth volume of Benjamin Bernhardt's Reading Railroad book has arrived just in time for Fathers' Day! Just like the first three volumes, this book is limited to 300 copies. This series is a must for anyone with a serious interest in the Reading Railroad. Volume 4 covers Douglassville west to Oley Street in Reading and is over 300 pages packed with pictures and maps. Come get your copy now. As a reminder, Volume 1 is completely sold out, but we still have a few copies of volumes 2 & 3 remaining in stock.
We just wanted to remind everyone that Fathers Day is this Sunday, June 18. If you're stumped, get dad a gift certificate at the Iron Horse! We have $25, $50, $75, and $100 denominations. Additionally, we are offering a special deal through Sunday (6/18) - get a $10 gift certificate for FREE with every $100 gift certificate purchased.
Another new arrival for HO scale modelers - Atlas Master Line steel coil cars. Excellent detail and metal wheels. Bethlehem Steel, US Steel, Norfolk Southern, and Conrail. Three numbers available for each road name. Only $30.89 each!
Here's a new item for HO scale modelers - Bowser Reading 100-ton coal hoppers. Completely assembled, four different road numbers, nice detail, and metal wheels. Only $20.89 each!
Reading Company Volume I is new from Morning Sun Books and now in stock, so come in and check it out. Reading Power in Color, Volume I opens with a sampling of RDG steam power from the 1940s to the end of regular service steam operation, including a brief look at the T1 4-8-4's in excursion service, then continues with a detailed examination of the railroad's interesting roster of first generation diesels from all four major builders.
Just as a reminder that we will be open today, Friday(4/14/17) normal hours and tomorrow, Saturday(4/15/17) normal hours as well. We will be closed on Sunday(4/16/17) for Easter. Then it is back to normal operating hours. Have a Happy Easter!
Attention Star Wars fans! The new plastic models from Ban Dai are here and available. We have the Snowspeeder, Tie Fighter, X-Wing Fighter and Tie Advanced X1. Come in and check them out.
We just want to let everyone know that we will be open for business today 3/2/17. There was an incident last evening that had an underground electrical fire at 6th and Cherry St but we do have power and are open. 6th st in front of the store is currently closed but there is plenty of parking either on the Cherry St parking lot or on Franklin St. Thank you and hope to see you soon.
Volume III of the Reading Railroad series of books from Benjamin Bernhart are here and available for purchase. This volume is covering Valley Forge to Douglasville. Don't miss out on your copy as these are very limited. He only made 300 copies and each one is signed and numbered. Call us to reserve your copy or stop in and pick one up while they last.
The brand new Convergence VTOL BNFB is here from E-flite. This thing is sweet. All the benefits of flying a plane and you don't need all the runway. Features: *Multirotor versatility and sport plane agility *Designed by champion pilot, Mike McConville *Exclusive flight control software makes it incredibly easy to fly *Stability and Acro Modes provide a wide performance envelope *Powerful brushless motors for outstanding speed and climb performance *Super-simple transmitter setup - no complex programming required *FPV-ready with camera and video transmitter mounting stations *Durable Z-foam™ material
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We are a full line hobby shop that stocks a product mix which will satisfy most everyone's requirements, from the beginner, to the serious hobby enthusiast.
Check out some fun flying from one of our local flying clubs from New Years Day! https://www.youtube.com/embed/NG6UE7CnCLs
This is some of the footage from me spending the day with the Wing Snappers and doing some indoor flying until the weather got a bit nicer to move outside.
So here is the final ticket drawn in our raffle. The number is 6369204. This is for a $100 gift certificate! Good luck to everyone and hope you all had a great New Year!
Ok everyone, so here is our final ticket for a $25 gift certificate. The number is 6369154. This leaves only one more drawing left next Wednesday(1/4/2017) for a $100 gift certificate. Good luck to everyone!
We have a special deal for our facebook audience. In the days from now until Chistmas when you come in to the store and "check in" using facebook you will receive 10% off your order total! Its that easy. This deal is effective immediately and will expire Christmas eve.
Ok so we pulled the Wednesday winning ticket yesterday and just getting the winner posted here. The winning number is 6369108. If you are the winner you can post a pic of your matching ticket here in the comments or stop by the store to pick up your gift certificate.
Tis the season of shopping for that perfect gift for friends and family. At this time of year it is always a good idea to shop with your local businesses so that you know if you have any questions on a particular product there will still be a store and someone to talk to after the shopping season is over. Shopping locally helps support growth and stability in your community and a great way to keep jobs where they need to be. This is just a quick holiday shopping reminder from one of your local businesses. Happy Holidays!
If your looking for a camera drone this holiday season we have them in different sizes from small and basic to larger and loaded with technology. Come in a select the one that's right for you.
Ok so we have pulled the first Wednesday winning ticket for the December raffle. The number is 6369063. If you own this ticket you can either post a comment here with a pic of your ticket or just bring the ticket into the store to redeem for your gift certificate.
We have switched to a new e-mail service and are having people reconfirm their email address or if you have not yet done so you can sign up here to be a part of our specials, contests and general information.
The Christmas season is once again upon us! This year, as in seasons past, we've decided to cook up a fun promotion. We are going to hold weekly raffles. Beginning Thursday December 1st, for every $25 you spend, you will receive one raffle ticket. Every Wednesday in December, we will randomly draw a ticket. The winner of that drawing will receive a $25 gift certificate. The winning ticket will go back in the barrel, and 7 days later, we will draw again. Here's an example: Saturday 12/3, buy a Lionel train set for $250, receive 10 raffle tickets. Our first drawing will be Wednesday 12/7. If one of your raffle tickets is chosen, you will receive a $25 gift certificate. Your raffle ticket will go back in the barrel, and we will draw again on Wednesday 12/14. We will randomly draw one raffle ticket on Wednesday 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, and 12/28. On Wednesday January 4, 2017, we will make one final drawing, for the grand prize - a $100 gift certificate!
Dont forget to visit www.ironhorsehobby.com and sign up for our email list at the bottom of the home page. Good things coming for December so stay tuned!
Scale crawling is taking off and the ECX® Barrage™ truck is a one-of-a-kind scaler designed to take on all rock crawling and scaling challenges. Destined to get dirty, the Barrage is at home forging its own path. Smaller than similar offerings, the Barrage uses the most popular size 1.9 licensed Falken™ tires and is loaded with features such as 4WD drive train, multi-link suspension, high torque motor, locked differentials, four LED lights, waterproof electronics, and more. Stop by and see it for yourself. This is one cool truck at a great budget price!
Athearn Genesis Reading GP39-2 Diesel locomotives. These are available in four different road numbers and are very beautifully done. You can get these both with and without sound. The sound units are equipped with the Tsunami digital sound decoder. They are expected to go fast so be sure to stop by the store to get yours today.
Lionel just released a few special uncataloged items that were produced in colaboration with Coca Cola. So wether you are a Lionel collector or a Coca Cola collector this is for you. They are Heritage Boxcars with metal sprung trucks and opening doors. These are all O gauge and will go fast. Dont miss out and please remember to like and share this post.
Looking for a good idea for Christmas? We just got in some of these Rock Tumblers. They can be used to create jewelry or many other things. Yes that time of year is quickly approaching. Come in and check us out to get ideas or start your holiday shopping.
We have the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern 3 Bay Rib Sided Hoppers in N scale here and available in 4 different road numbers. They are made by InterMountain Railway Co.and are very sharp looking.
We received the new HO Reading 50ft Gondolas with load from Roundhouse. They are available in three different road numbers.Be sure to stop in and see them for yourelf. As always please don't forget to like and share this so your friends can see this too.
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