Chicagoland Hobby has a real good selection of model trains
Chicagoland Hobby
6017 N Northwest Highway
Chicago IL 60631
(773) 775-4848
www.chicagolandtoysandhobbies.com
Chicagoland Hobby is located just off I-90, exit at Nagle
It is not as far from Schaumburg as it sounds, during mid-day when traffic is light it is only a 20 minute drive.
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The Hobby Association also maintains a website to find a hobby shop