This video is just too awesome to not share it! https://youtu.be/u_I3iQHmDgA https://www.youtube.com/embed/u_I3iQHmDgA
Check out the TRX-4 Chassis Kit here: https://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/trx-4-kit The Traxxas TRX-4 has proven itself as a Scale & Trail platform....
Attention modern era HO scale modelers! We received some highly anticipated items this week - Scaletrains C39-8 locomotives, Athearn Genesis SD60E locomotives, including the Norfolk Southern Honoring First Responders 9-1-1, and Athearn Bethgon Coalporter hopper car sets.
One of our very good customers that comes into the store and we wanted to share his high quality of craftmanship. An awesome job fo sure! https://youtu.be/mgz0sEfMiuI https://www.youtube.com/embed/mgz0sEfMiuI
Bud’s Reading Railroad HO Scale, 38 years in the making, 48” to 60” inches high, over 30 engines and hundreds of cars. Code 83 track, NCE DCC controlled, ori...
Brand new! The Traxxas Slash 4X4's with brushed motor and new color schemes are almost here. The new Slash 4X4 combines the best elements of the hardcore Slash 4X4 VXL with an unbeatable low price. Outfitted with the powerful Titan 12T 550 motor and bulletproof reliability of the waterproof XL-5 electronic speed control, the Slash takes on any high-flying, fender-banging, all-weather adventure you can throw at it. We have a "First Delivery" model here for you to check out. We can't sell it to you, but if you pre-pay a new truck, you will receive a special gift. Offer expires 8/31/18. Stop in the store for gift details.
New from Broadway Limited! HO scale Reading Blue Mountain & Northern #425 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive. Equipped with Paragon-3 DCC and sound. Very limited stock. Get yours now!
We have the Athearn HO Reading 40' Exterior Post Z-Van trailers here and in stock. Three different numbers to choose from. Be sure to come in and check them out.
We will be closed for inventory and system upgrades Monday July 30 through Monday August 6. We apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding!
Attention HO scale modelers! The latest run of ScaleTrains HO scale Tier 4 GEVo diesel locomotives will be in stock Friday, July 27. Road names - BNSF, CN, CSX, GECX, NS, and UP. Multiple road numbers. Both Operator and Rivet Counter Series.
This is just a reminder that these books are limited in numbers and selling fast. Quantities are getting low! Reading Railroad Volume 5 books by Benjamin Bernhart are here and in stock! This volume covers from Oley Street to Belt Line Junction. These are of high quality and limited to 300 copies. Each copy is signed and numbered. Come in and get your copy before they are all gone!
Due in soon - the brand new TRX-4 Sport model! Combines the unbeatable ground clearance and driving dynamics of Traxxas portal axles, sticky Canyon® Trail tires, and a lightweight pickup truck body for a leaner, performance-focused TRX-4. The Sport’s unique bumpers, wheels, and body were designed for increased climbing versatility. These trucks will be available for sale mid July. We managed to get our hands on one early. Come in and check it out in person. Pre-order one, and get a gift. Supply will be limited - don't wait!
Reading Railroad Volume 5 books by Benjamin Bernhart are here and in stock! This volume covers from Oley Street to Belt Line Junction. These are of high quality and limited to 300 copies. Each copy is signed and numbered. Come in and get yours before they are gone.
Reading Railroad Volume 5 books by Benjamin Bernhart are here and in stock! This volume covers from Oley Street to Belt Line Junction. These are of high quality and limited to 300 copies. Each copy is signed and numbered. Come in and get yours before they are gone.
Also don't forget that we offer a full line of service on your nitro car, plane, boat or heli. If you need it repaired, tuned or just a full TLC because its been sitting for awhile then we can get it fixed up and ready to have fun once again.
**ATTENTION** PROMOTION EXTENDED Time is running out to get your Fathers Day gift. We have extended the offer to include Fathers Day itself for the folks that wait till last minute. Now extended to June 17th. We will be open normal hours on Sunday June 17th from Noon to 4pm to get you gift for Dad! Father's Day Sunday June 17 We have plenty of interesting gifts for your dad - books, models and modelling supplies, model trains and related accessories, radio control boats, cars, trucks, airplanes, helicopters, and so much more! Father's Day Promotion June 10 - June 16 Spend $100 to $200 - get a $10 gift certificate Spend $200 or more - get a $25 gift certificate *Gift Certificates redeemable anytime after June 17
Father's Day Sunday June 17 We have plenty of interesting gifts for your dad - books, models and modelling supplies, model trains and related accessories, radio control boats, cars, trucks, airplanes, helicopters, and so much more! Father's Day Promotion June 10 - June 16 Spend $100 to $200 - get a $10 gift certificate Spend $200 or more - get a $25 gift certificate *Gift Certificates redeemable anytime after June 16
Attention Reading Railroad modelers! We just received a shipment of HO scale Atlas C424 locomotives. As expected, they look and run great (sound versions sound great too!). They are available in three road numbers with and without sound - 5202, 5206, and 5210. Supply on these models is very limited, so stop in soon!
Traxxas TRX4 Bronco in the Sunset paint scheme is back in stock in limited quantities. We also have the spare tire carrier and the newly released lift kit that will add an extra 1" of ground clearence and more scale realism as well as the full body kit that can transform your existing TRX4 into the Ford Bronco or just an alternate option for your current truck. Come in and check it out! They are gonna go fast!
Looking for a new R/C car or truck? Maybe the first hobby quality car for yourself or one of your kids? Come in and see us to check out all the options that are available to you. There is something for everyone of all ages. We look forward to helping you get the right one for you!
Attention N scale modelers! We have the new ScaleTrains Rivet Counter™ Tier 4 GEVo locomotives in various road names and road numbers. ScaleTrains has raised the bar for detail, performance, and sound for N scale diesel locomotives! Stop in and check them out.
O scale MTH SD70ACe Diesel Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0 (Hi-Rail Wheels) - Union Pacific (UP Spirit) - Cab No. 1943 This is a beautifully done Diesel Engine and they are here and in stock. Definitely one piece that looks better in person than in the pictures. Stop in to check it out.
Rapido HO scale buses are here and available in various names or unlettered. They come in both lighted and unlighted versions. They are very detailed and will make a great addition to your layout or just to display on their own. The lighted versions come with the magnetic wand to turn them on and off as seen in the video.
Tired of trying to remember which of your batteries are charged or discharged? These rubber bands from Immersion RC make that an easy task. One side is marked as "Charged" and the other is marked as "Discharged". No more guessing! They come in packs of 10.
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!
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