04-28-2009, 06:54 PM
I just learned that George's Trains is expanding its newer Markham location and closing down its Mount Pleasant Road Toronto location.
Overall, I think this is a good plan. The Markham location is bigger, brighter with lots of parking -- plus, it's a 5-minute walk from my office!
It's also right next to the CNR York subdivision, so you can do some rail-fanning as well. The Toronto location was already recently down-sized and I found it very crowded.
The sad part is that (AFAIK) they've been at the Toronto location since 1962. They're also phasing out the Thomas toys and focussing more on "serious" MRR-ing, as well as collectibles and vintage railway items.
Overall, I think this is a great decision but thought I'd see what other folks in the Greater Toronto Area think about this.
Rob
Overall, I think this is a good plan. The Markham location is bigger, brighter with lots of parking -- plus, it's a 5-minute walk from my office!
It's also right next to the CNR York subdivision, so you can do some rail-fanning as well. The Toronto location was already recently down-sized and I found it very crowded.The sad part is that (AFAIK) they've been at the Toronto location since 1962. They're also phasing out the Thomas toys and focussing more on "serious" MRR-ing, as well as collectibles and vintage railway items.
Overall, I think this is a great decision but thought I'd see what other folks in the Greater Toronto Area think about this.
Rob
Rob
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