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ESTHER'S HOBBY SHOP

Since 1938

Esther's Hobby Shop

219 North Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15209

(412) 821-2415

 

 

Customer Feedback

H0-Scale Trains

Hi Bob
Just like to say how very nice it was of you to look after me on my visit the way you did,not many owners will stay open an extra half hour like you did nor give there customers money for the meter,and look after there car while they go for a walk.

It has to be said that I have only been an N scale man for a short while now but I could not belive just how much you have to offer in N scale,far more than ALL of the shops that I have been in both in the USA & the UK.

I look foward to a return trip to you in about 12 months. And will be very to spend my money in your shop,I may even pay the bakery a second vist! If I can find them I will send you a few photos of my layout that I have just lost!

Regards Ray

N-Scale Trains

Train & Military Modelers Delight: A great, traditional hobby shop with knowledgeable staff. If you like to hang around and "talk shop" you'll like it here. They will not rush you to the cash register. The shop carries a little bit of everything, but caters to N scale train enthusiasts. Plastic modelers interested in armor/military modeling will also find something of interest here. Most of their plastic kit selection is armor.

 

Greetings! I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed stopping in your hobby shop yesterday! I've never seen such a selection of the top manufacturers in N-scale. It was a great experience and one that I hope to repeat many times over. Between the great prices of the superb Kato track and the awesome selection of locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories - I'll never need to jump from hobby shop to hobby shop looking for what I need. Thanks so much for the great service and excellent selection! Sincerely, Carlo

Z-Scale Trains

Tri-state N scale headquarters: A very well stocked hobby shop catering to needs of those in n scale. Staff is very friendly and knowledgable and lets you take your time looking at all of the goodies. The discount is quite nice, too!

 

 

A great experience: The store is well stocked with all the best manufactuers. I liked the orderly presentation of supplies, and the very knowledgable staff. The selection of N scale motive and rolling stock is the best i've seen,with no cheap junk.

About Us

 

Esther’s Hobby Shop in Millvale was opened in 1938 by Esther Mehler. Originally a variety store that sold everything from ice cream to toys.  Over the past 70 years, the shop has become the go-to destination for customers in search of model railroad sets, serving as the largest N-Scale shop in the Tri-State Area. The trains at Esther's include Kato, Atlas,  Micro-Trains, Marklin, and several others.  Esthers is the place to find Z, N, and HO Scale locomotive and scenic detail parts of superior quality from all the best vendors. Here at Esthers, we understand that to truly make your model locomotives and layouts stand out, their appearance and setup need to be as realistic as possible.

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We enjoy helping our customers by providing exceptional service that goes beyond your expectations.  The quality merchandise you will find at Esther's Hobby Shop just isn't available from Wal-Mart, Target or K-Mart.  So, call or just stop by to browse our large selection.

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Our motto is:

Relax...with a hobby!

 

 

Store Hours: Monday - Friday 11 AM to 5:30 PM , Saturday 9 AM to 3:30 PM, Closed on Sunday

 Evening Hours: 7 PM to 9 PM on Wednesday and Friday