Reed's Hobby Shop

Category: Model train store

Address: 8039 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA

Phone: +16194641672

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–4PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

John Castaneda

Jun 30, 2022

A hobby shop that has what you need and can get it if not in stock. Take your time to look thru the store, ask polite questions and you will get answers. Just there 6/30/22, bought a loco, parts, ordered a new Bachman box car, fred installed!

Henry Parker

Dec 15, 2021

Very friendly, and they take the time to help, in whatever way they can, to explain about the trains and accessories that they have and what would be the best way to do whatever you asked them about. I have yet to be ignored whenever I have gone there and have alway gotten an answer to whatever question I've asked, I hope they never go out of business.

Josh Ostrowski

Sep 10, 2021

When I got back into model trains earlier this year, I had remembered going to this store almost a decade ago to get my first train set and knew I had to go back. As I have gotten into the hobby, this has been the primary place that I go to get new models and materials. One of the best things about this store is the insane variety available. Any scale, O, HO, N, you name it, you will find something for you. As an HO modeler, the left half of the store is almost entirely HO scale cars, locomotives, new and used, and materials to make layouts and working on the trains. The customer service here is outstanding. there is almost always 2 guys at the counter who can answer just about any question you may have regarding model trains (they even have a little dog most of the time!). When I came back for the first time, they were able to help me find what I needed and get me started, and if you ask nicely, they just might take some money off your total and save you a few bucks! But regarding the prices here, If you want to buy models here, be prepared to spend a pretty penny. Most of, if not all of the new models are either the same price as buying directly from the manufacturer, or sometimes even higher. it may not seem like much at first, but it adds up very quickly. Its not hard to spend more that $100 in one visit for just a few cars and if you want a locomotive, forget about it, you're spending at least $200 to get anything decent if you want DCC/Sound. The prices here are honestly the one thing keeping me from giving 5 stars.

Ryan E. Rogers

Jul 11, 2021

I had been scouring the internet for lights that will be suitable for a 3D printing project I have and finally I decided to pay these guys a visit! They knew exactly what I needed to light up my project! They even have a cute little puppy! I can’t wait to go back for the landscape and for future projects! Best part is they’re less expensive than ordering on Amazon and you get to support a local business. Not to mention they’re just generally nice guys - not a commonplace attribute of many stores these days. Hats off gents.

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Questions & Answers

Do they have used items?

Central California rail Productions | Aug 19, 2020
Kyle Jensen | Aug 19, 2020

Yes.

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Do you have used items of n scale?

Ruben Fainsod | Jul 29, 2022
Reed's Hobby Shop | Jul 29, 2022

Yes. We have some used N scale items.

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Do you stock Kato Unitrack in HO Gauge?

Colin Mills | Aug 19, 2021
Reed's Hobby Shop | Aug 19, 2021

No, but we can order it.

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 19, 2022
Reed's Hobby Shop | Aug 19, 2021

Joshua pretty much nailed it. Hand sanitizer is also available.

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Does this store do repairs on models

iliketrains | Aug 19, 2021
Reed's Hobby Shop | Aug 19, 2021

It depends on what model it is. Please refer to the Repairs page on our website.

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Do you repair HO train engines?

lisa abatecola | Aug 19, 2021
Reed's Hobby Shop | Aug 19, 2021

Bring it in and let us take a look at it. If it something minor, we may be able to fix it.

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can ibuy in bulk?

Don Berman | Aug 19, 2020
Reed's Hobby Shop | Aug 19, 2020

Depends on what you want.

I have a LGB 21192 mogul that has stopped working, it doesn't make any house or anything even with the tender, could you troubleshoot and/or repair it?

Colin Mills | Aug 19, 2020
Reed's Hobby Shop | Aug 19, 2020

Sorry, but we can't. Call Ron at 760-271-4143.

Do they have diecast model planes?

Alexander Mida | Aug 20, 2019
Charles McGill | Aug 20, 2019

We are primarily a model train shop, but we do have five 1:400 diecast planes.

Do the sell Lionel train tracks and cars??

Gene Sullivan | Aug 20, 2019
Reed's Hobby Shop | Aug 20, 2019

Yes we do.

Do they sell RC planes and parts here

Bob Lavezzari | Aug 20, 2019
Reed's Hobby Shop | Aug 20, 2019

No, we do not. Try El Cajon Hobbies at N Magnolia and Bradley in El Cajon or Discount Hobby Warehouse on Claremont Mesa in Kearny Mesa.

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do you trade some stuff of trains ?

Gilberto Contreras | Aug 20, 2019
Reed's Hobby Shop | Aug 20, 2019

Sometimes. However, right now we are not in a position to buy or trade used items.

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how much will it cost to have repaired a traces slash chad hord edition? the rc car does not want to run and the front right wheel is loose. I was also wondering how much the battery charger would cost.

Daniel Salgado | Aug 20, 2018
Reed's Hobby Shop | Aug 20, 2018

Sorry, but we do not sell, service or repair RC cars.

Are there small selections of hobby paint.

Zoe Jussel | Aug 20, 2018
Charles Irey | Aug 20, 2018

Yes Lots of paint. Spray and Brush on

Do you buy used Trains, specifically LGB?

Helene Cobb | Aug 20, 2018
Kyle Jensen | Aug 20, 2018

They do consignment.

Do they sell drone batteries?

T Rollin | Aug 20, 2018
Reed's Hobby Shop | Aug 20, 2018

No, Reeds is a model train shop.

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