About Us

Welcome To Joes Train Station
Joe's Train Station continues full steam ahead in 2018.  Since 1981, family owned Joe's Train Station has served the Philadelphia area train enthusiast carrying all scales and major manufacturers.  Our large, fully stocked retail store on County Line Road in Hatboro, Pennsylvania has model trains from the turn of the 20th century to today’s trains that incorporate hi-tech Wifi / Bluetooth control.

We carry all of the popular modeling scales from Z to G.   
Whether you are building your first layout or adding onto a lifelong hobby, we have what you need. You can explore all of the possibilities from trains that run in a briefcase, to trains built to run in your garden. While you may be limited by space, no matter what scale you work with, you are only limited by your imagination.  

Come explore our inventory of new and used trains.  
Whether you would like to get started with one of our many starter sets or build a railroad empire al a carte, we have everything you could want.  If we don’t have it, we can find it for you through our network of manufacturers and distributors.  Our sales staff has over 100 years of experience in building and running layouts from a simple layout under the Christmas tree, to a basement size layout. So, if you have a question or need advice they are here to help you get going.

Pre & Post War Train Inventory
Train collectors will enjoy our ever-changing stock of pre-war and post-war collectable Lionel trains.  We buy lots of used trains, so if you are downsizing or selling your trains, please call the store and ask for our buyer to arrange to bring them in.  

Scenery, Buildings, and Accessories
Scenery is an important part of any layout, and our store carries all of the major brands to complete your dream layout.  We have a large selection of buildings, people, and die cast to bring your layout to life. 

Trains Not Working or in Need Of Maintenance?
We have 4 in-house technicians that have been through training and are experienced working on virtually all type of model trains and accessories. So feel free to contact us through our service / repair page if you ever have need of our services.

Trains Are A Family Affair
Model trains are a great hobby to enjoy as a family.  Dads and sons, moms and daughters will all enjoy working on the layout. America's love affair with trains is still alive.  Come see for yourself at Joe's Train Station.