During my trip to Denver I took a trip to one of the largest Model Train stores in the World, Caboose Hobbies. I've been to a good number of hobby stores and I have to say this was the largest 100% dedicated to model trains I have been. I would recommend a visit to anyone heading near the Denver Colorado area. They have a large selection for all scales. The brass department is amazing to see. Everyone working at the store was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. It would be easy to spend hours there taking in all they have to offer.
While there I made a few purchases, including rolling stock and structure scratch/detail items:
Rolling Stock -
- InterMountain - 4750CuFt MNS 3-Bay Hopper
- Micro-Trains - CNW 40' HyCube Box with Single Door
- BluFord Shops - CNW 70-ton 3-Bay Offset Side Hopper
Structure Scratch/Details -
- Grandt Line - N Scale Grab Box Windows/Doors/Misc
- Fine N-Scale Products - Pole/Timber Retaining Wall
- Fine N-Scale Products - Concrete Block Walls
I recently took a four day vacation to the city of Denver. The reason I went to Denver, say instead of Florida or some other more tropical location, is because it was cheap to get and stay there. Having been to Colorado a few times previously, but never to the city of Denver, I thought why not give it a chance.
While there, among the many things that I did like taking in a Rockies baseball game and eating at some great restaurants, was to ride the Denver Light-rails or RTD (Regional Transportation District). Denver has 6 light-rail lines radiating out from the city. I found understanding the payment system for the light-rails a bit confusing and not what I am use to. It was also pretty pricy from what I have experienced with other light-rails/subways. However, I could have just been doing something wrong. Once your ticket is obtained for your trip, getting on your way it very easy and a comfortable ride. I rode the both the D & H routes round trip, getting out along the way to take some pictures.
