Train Shop Of The Stars Changing Hands

Allied Hobbies in Culver City, CA was frequented by famous train enthusiasts Frank Sinatra and Tom Synder.  Bruce Springsteen, Donald Sutherland and Rod Stewart also were customers.  The owner of Allied Hobbies, Allen Drucker, has sold the shop to new owners and is retiring after 32 years in the business.  The new owners will be re-locating the shop across the street from its current location.  The article detailing the history of the store and Mr. Drucker’s take on the state of the model train hobby is an interesting read.  Read the article here.

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