Neal M.
10/12/2025
Excellent costumer service, great prices, one of the best train shops in Southern California, and thee best one in the SD area.
Reed's Hobby Shop
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8039 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
Reed's Hobby Shop, established in 1957, is a cherished destination for model train enthusiasts in San Diego, offering a wide range of model trains and accessories in various scales, including Z, N, HO, On30, O, and G. In addition to trains, the shop also features a selection of plastic models including planes, automobiles, and construction equipment, making it a nostalgic haven for hobbyists.
With a reputation for knowledgeable staff and competitive prices, Reed's Hobby Shop stands out as one of the few remaining dedicated model train shops in the area, catering to both novice and experienced collectors. Customers appreciate the extensive inventory and the engaging atmosphere, where they can learn and share their passion for model trains.
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3.549 reviewsMax F.
5/15/2025
If you see and read the poor reviews. Most of them are fairly old, and are no longer true. When I first walked in one of the gentle men greeted me with a casual hello. And left me to walk around...
Karl A.
2/10/2024
What a great selection of trains! There was plenty of great N Scale trains (new and consignment). I picked up a couple of 89' flatcars, as well as some painting supplies, and some scratch building...
John O.
10/17/2023
Reed's caters to the model train enthusiast, but as a miniature painter and wargamer, I often stop by for supplies, specially for modeling terrain. You're not going to find a larger supplier of...
Mark M.
8/24/2023
Possibly the last true exclusive train store in the San Diego area. Large inventory and knowledgeable staff on hand. If you are watching your budget, they have some consigned trains also.
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