Gilbert's Hobby Shop
Gilbert's Hobby Shop - Over 10,000 items in Stock!
346 East Water Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-337-1992 , Fax: 717-337-0966
A Gettysburg Landmark - In the shadow of monuments and greatness, Gilbert’s is home to a treasure house of modeling of all types. Model railroaders love finding out-of-production stuff - especially brass locomotives and rolling stock.
 
Second Generation Owner - Tommy Gilbert, a lifelong miniaturist loves airbrushing, assembling kits and watching trains on model railroads.
 
Tommy brings his passion to the second generation of ownership of Gilbert’s Hobby Shop. Talking with Tommy opens up windows of delight as recounts stories of modelers that he has known - and of course, of his beloved Gettysburg. Civil War buffs can learn some interesting highlights of the Battle of Gettysburg, as well as pick up military miniatures and supplies. Everyday, you will hear a group of experts sharing their insights in this gathering place of aficionados. 
 
Finding the Hard-To-Find - Plastic kit builders will find models that Tommy has found through estate sales that are very hard to come by. All modelers benefit from Tommy’s experience from ferreting out like-new items and bringing them into his shop at reasonable prices.
An Artists’ Haven - Whether you paint trains, military miniatures, canvas masterpieces or graphics illustration, Gilbert’s Hobby Shop has a full line of art supplies. From conventional pastels, chalks, oils and acrylics to spray cans, bottled paints and air brush supplies there is a big selection of colors. You’ll find illustration board, pre-mounted canvas and beginners’ kits. There is usually an easel set up for demonstration, showing a work in progress.
HO, HOn3 and N Scale Specialists - Model railroaders love the selection of locomotives, rolling stock, buildings, scenery supplies, electrical equipment, track and parts. Wandering around through the aisles is like exploring a wonderland with a huge selection of currently available trains and a treasure trove of out-of-production collectors’ items. There are many assembled kits available to speed up your layout building. There is an extensive selection of the Blackstone HOn3 locomotives and rolling stock, in addition to the traditional suppliers of narrow gauge equipment.

O, HO, HOn3 and N Scale Brass - United, Tenshodo, PFM, and Hallmark are just a few of the brass manufacturers represented. Tommy Gilbert is always looking for brass and you benefit from his collecting abilities. Some are literally antiques. The stock is always changing, so you have to keep checking to see what is available. Being there in person is the best, but you can check the list at http://www.gilbertshobbies.com/

Books, Magazines and Videos - There is a big selection of current and out-of-print books. Tommy tries to keep the current few months of Model Railroader, Railroad Model Craftsman, Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette, Trains and other titles in stock. Some issues go fast, so pick them up while you can. The video stock is always changing, too.

Custom Painting and Assembly - Tommy Gilbert and his staff of artists can custom paint or assemble most any model or layout. Talk to Tommy about what you want.
Full Line Walthers and Horizon Dealer 
Gilbert's Hobby Shop - Over 10,000 items in Stock!
346 East Water Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-337-1992 , Fax: 717-337-0966
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