I am headed to The Wichita-Hutchison KS area this weekend and was wondering if anyone in the Frisco Nation knew of any hobby shops around there. Or any Frisco related stuff to see. Thanks Tom
Tom: There are two shops in Wichita that carry train related items: (1) Engine House Hobbies in the Blvd. Plaza Shopping Center at 2718 Blvd. Plaza is a full line store that might have something you would want although the owner recently died and it's future is uncertain. (2) Hobbytown USA- I haven't been in there for a couple of years, but don't think they have much in the way of trains. There is a historical musuem downtown that has alot of equipment but only one Frisco caboose. You can also take a short trip east of about 50 miles on US 400 and see the old concrete underpass and then the wooden Frisco water tower at Beaumont. There is a hotel there right on the site that has good food.
I recently purchased some items on eBay that belonged to the estate of the owner of Engine House Hobbies (In Wichita). The fellow who handled the sale told me that the widow and shop employees were going to keep the store open. Tom
Looks like I am dragging my brothers out on a little railfan trip around Wichita, whether they know it, like it or not Once I have them in the van they can walk or go with me. I wish there was time to go on to the KC area and elsewhere to maybe meet and see some faces to go with the names. Again Thanks Bob, John and Tom for the info. I'll be high-balling East bound tomorrow early in the AM. Tom Holley
