It looks like a real place, but there is no phone contact info. They say they are in Buford, GA, which I think is one of the locations listed for Trainz.
Running Bear's June 2026 Coffee Shop
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edit: did find them on the map.
the story-telling part of the game occupies the same brain space as my writing. I can do one or the other, not both.
are a bit cheaper than those other places.
They also offer free shipping on anything over $99.00.
We are in a more expensive but golden age of model railroading. From my Wisconsin private ops sessions experience I can tell you our ages are all over. There usually in a crew of 15 at least 2 in the 20’s. A few in the 30’s or early 40’s. The biggest group is 50-65 years olds. We do have 70+ years olds like me. Maybe Alan (Espeefan) will check in about his Milwaukee area club’s age groups.
I’ll say it again. I think model railroading is in fine shape among the age groups. Just because the NMRA is ageing out doesn’t mean the hobby is. Forums and Facebook groups are busy because most are retirees with time to post. Lots of modelers are “lone wolves” and rarely do or go to Ops Session let alone open there layout out to others. How are they going to know about the ages of modelers from their workbenches
I have a friend, one of the 2 friends who do most of the driving that just returned from an Invitational in Peoria, Il, he operates usually 3 days a week and on Fridays helps at work sessions. There are quite a few organized opening groups in Wisconsin, I am fortunate to belong to 2 of them.
Good morning Coffee Shop! It's Monday, 57°F (14°C) and partly cloudy.
Weather:
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troyphoto
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
Well, howdy there internet peeps
It's Troy again.
Spent the last few days gluing foam bits to other foam bits. And assembling the abbey/mansion building for the layout.
Because it was printed in sections, there are some seams and joints that will probably get some extra ivy or other weathering/plant life.
The building has three floors plus a roof, but the roof pieces really needed to be glued to the level below for support. I opted to make each floor a complete structure. In real life the building is designed to be kept in sections so that adventurers in a Dungeons & Dragons' game can explore it one room at a time.
My goal is to to get it painted and weathered, then lit with LEDs inside.
Here's a shot with a 15mm (1:100 scale) figure on a balcony. I need to print some up at 1:87 for a true look at HO scale with this.
It's Troy again.
Spent the last few days gluing foam bits to other foam bits. And assembling the abbey/mansion building for the layout.
Because it was printed in sections, there are some seams and joints that will probably get some extra ivy or other weathering/plant life.
The building has three floors plus a roof, but the roof pieces really needed to be glued to the level below for support. I opted to make each floor a complete structure. In real life the building is designed to be kept in sections so that adventurers in a Dungeons & Dragons' game can explore it one room at a time.
My goal is to to get it painted and weathered, then lit with LEDs inside.
Here's a shot with a 15mm (1:100 scale) figure on a balcony. I need to print some up at 1:87 for a true look at HO scale with this.
KriegslokBR52
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Very nice.
DeaconKC
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Beautiful! Can you post a pic with a 28mm figure too?
troyphoto
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
migalyto
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I was a bit suspicious since some of their prices seemed a little too good!
DeaconKC
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@troyphoto your size reduction looks good for the scale! Nice! Your players better like it or send in the killer chickens for a TPK.
Kusojiji
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AI pics? Yeah, need to be careful as I got rooked earlier, almost twice, one in US and the other in JP. I did report the US one to the govt fraud site and the CC refunded me.
edit: did find them on the map.
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troyphoto
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
This one is going on the HO layout. I gave up RPGs a long time ago.
the story-telling part of the game occupies the same brain space as my writing. I can do one or the other, not both.
migalyto
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Yea, I would love for this place to be legit. They have a couple of things that are getting pretty scarce at other places, and theyAI pics? Yeah, need to be careful as I got rooked earlier, almost twice, one in US and the other in JP. I did report the US one to the govt fraud site and the CC refunded me.
edit: did find them on the map.
are a bit cheaper than those other places.
They also offer free shipping on anything over $99.00.
westtexjohn
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Happy Flag Day to all.........................
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
They seem to have a lot of stuff. I only perused a few places like figures and structures.
TLOC
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Willie, I think the naysayers are idiots.
We are in a more expensive but golden age of model railroading. From my Wisconsin private ops sessions experience I can tell you our ages are all over. There usually in a crew of 15 at least 2 in the 20’s. A few in the 30’s or early 40’s. The biggest group is 50-65 years olds. We do have 70+ years olds like me. Maybe Alan (Espeefan) will check in about his Milwaukee area club’s age groups.
I’ll say it again. I think model railroading is in fine shape among the age groups. Just because the NMRA is ageing out doesn’t mean the hobby is. Forums and Facebook groups are busy because most are retirees with time to post. Lots of modelers are “lone wolves” and rarely do or go to Ops Session let alone open there layout out to others. How are they going to know about the ages of modelers from their workbenches
I have a friend, one of the 2 friends who do most of the driving that just returned from an Invitational in Peoria, Il, he operates usually 3 days a week and on Fridays helps at work sessions. There are quite a few organized opening groups in Wisconsin, I am fortunate to belong to 2 of them.
I got the narrow gauge itch again so I built a Davenport critter and a couple of steel hoppers over the last several weeks. I modified a bunch of 3d printed stuff and added some of my own details. Thee engine is built on an old Bachmann 44 ton center cab. I'm thinking about building a display diorama for them. Not my best work, but I survived a lot of frustrating moments and had fun.......at the end.
RhB Michael
RhB Lokführer
62°F/56°F now at 2230. Downright chilly really. I had to close the windows before the furnace kicked on.
Sleep well everyone. Guten nacht.
Sleep well everyone. Guten nacht.
Kusojiji
RANK AMATEURS OF THE MODEL RAILROAD FORM MEMBER
There was concern/mass hysteria/hype/etc about this topic on the other side of the pond as well, after a long standing train show ended their run. The issue was that the people who ran the show were retiring and nobody wanted to take it over. This, of course, was revved up as the youngsters are not interested. But voila! Another show popped up out of the ether, so huh? Clickbait?
Kusojiji
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Wow, that looks awesome! Must be resin. My PLA stuff doesn't come out nearly as nice.
Kusojiji
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The map picture is from NOV 2025, so it looks like they took over the petshop half of the building in their website picture.
Bill Tidler Jr.
Retired N&W/NS Signalman
Good morning Coffee Shop! It's Monday, 57°F (14°C) and partly cloudy.
Weather:
Mostly sunny. Patchy fog toward daybreak. Highs in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Have a great day!
traiNscale
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back from a nice weekend!
nothing in modelrailroading happened but other than that
- attended a discgolf doubles tournament with my better half
- attended a beach volleyball tournament and had maybe a bit too much beer
- watched (from time to time) switzerland taking a stupid but hilarious 1-1 in the first WC Game..
- noted the CANES win the NHL Trophy
- noted the KNICKS also got it done
- made some BBQ yesterday evening because we have a friend from finland over (yes still friends after they killed our dream at the Hockey WC)
so yeah overall a great weekend. oh maybe i did a little thing on my H0 shelflayout. on the new section i took out 2 lines so removed 2 turnouts, to get more space for scenery. iam still looking at it, but i think it will look better in the end. and i have some ideas about the scenery.
wish you all a great start for the week.
here a picture of me chilling in my garden yesterday.
nothing in modelrailroading happened but other than that
- attended a discgolf doubles tournament with my better half
- attended a beach volleyball tournament and had maybe a bit too much beer
- watched (from time to time) switzerland taking a stupid but hilarious 1-1 in the first WC Game..
- noted the CANES win the NHL Trophy
- noted the KNICKS also got it done
- made some BBQ yesterday evening because we have a friend from finland over (yes still friends after they killed our dream at the Hockey WC)
so yeah overall a great weekend. oh maybe i did a little thing on my H0 shelflayout. on the new section i took out 2 lines so removed 2 turnouts, to get more space for scenery. iam still looking at it, but i think it will look better in the end. and i have some ideas about the scenery.
wish you all a great start for the week.
here a picture of me chilling in my garden yesterday.
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