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 Hobby World - Jacksonville, FL
N 30° 14.917 W 081° 45.982
17R E 426269 N 3346583
Hobby World is located at 7273 103rd Street in Jacksonville, Florida, USA just west of Interstate 295.
Waymark Code: WM3844
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2008
Views: 96
A sign in the store window boasts that Hobby World is the Train Headquarters and they aren't kidding. Inside the store, a large model train display with several different scale models takes up about a quarter of the store. The model trains are encased in a plexiglass display case and there are buttons all along the perimeter that you can push to start the various trains moving on their tracks.
Store Hours
Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Scale: Other (select this option if there is more than one scale used)
What is the herald of the layout? (Is there a featured railroad line(s) for the layout):
Many different types of trains, including CSX; Pennsylvania; Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo; and Southern Pacific.
What is the theme of the layout?:
There is a mish mash of layouts, including agricultural, industrial, and mountainous areas, a park with kids playing soccer and riding horses, and a circus.
What is the era of the layout? (What time period does the layout depict?):
Combination of steam, diesel, and electric.
Is there an admission fee? If so how much..:
Free
Is this location handicap accessible?: Yes
What type of location is this layout found in? ( Museum, Club, Hobby Shop, Business, Manufacturer,..:
Hobby Shop
Layout Website: [Web Link]
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