I was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Dale introduced me to the model train hobby in the very early 90s back when his store was on Va Beach Blvd. I couldn’t have been more than 6 years old, I’m truly sorry to hear about his passing.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
Dale was an amazing man. His wife Gloria is keeping it going and we help as much as we can. Are you still in the area, if so hope to see you at the train show or Dale’s on Saturday Jan 15th.
@BenWayne852 жыл бұрын
@@CrossedAnchorsRailroads I’ve since relocated to Atlanta, but stop by Dale’s every time I’m back home. I hope everyone does their best to keep Dale’s legacy alive. I wish they had an online store.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
We do hope that they get one as well.. only time will tell
@crossbuckviews11372 жыл бұрын
I have been there two years ago during a vacation trip and I was amaze by their friendly service.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this store… there customer service is top notch.. a great bunch of people in there just doing their best to keep this hobby alive and train enthusiasts happy!
@stallfairy Жыл бұрын
I'm glad the hobby is alive and active!
@buddy-wrenchgarage Жыл бұрын
I live 20 minutes from this store, I absolutely love it, I’m 21 now and I was about 10 the first time my mom took me, I still have a Lionel standard gauge cattle car that dale gave me then, he was such a nice guy I’m glad to see the store is still going strong after his passing. I was just by about a month ago and aside from being a little more organized it’s just the way it was
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads Жыл бұрын
Yes Gloria has put in a lot of work to keep it going and growing. We love her and her store immensely. Dale’s Train Station is our home for trains and great company. Can’t recommend it enough
@robbcamp6822 жыл бұрын
I knew Dale for over 25 years, met him when he opened his first store in 1987 I think. Was so saddened to learn of his death. Bought many thinks from his store!
@jamesf7912 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel here. Love when people make videos of local hobby stores, especially when they make great deals. I have liked their store and probably will buy items from Dale's.
@MattKonsol Жыл бұрын
That’s a pretty nice train store and big as well.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads Жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s huge. We love it there and the owner is awesome
@rick-ry3kj Жыл бұрын
They got LGB, awesome!
@Bigbenchris7 ай бұрын
I wanted to thank the shop for giving me a y6b loco some passenger cars
@katykeen24 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us that amazing store!!! It was fun to see how you loved it ALL!!! (Maybe some things you love more than others!! Right?) Thanks again, Cross Anchors!!!
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. Wally watched the premiere with us and he was in love with the back room and post war. Keep asking us to stop and go back, lol. You have a great family, stay safe and have a great weekend!
@sportdiver00773 жыл бұрын
Love this place. Nice to see that ol ZW still racing trains on the display
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
Yes Dale's is my favorite. Have you been are you in the area? The instore postwar layout from 1958 is amazing.
@sportdiver00773 жыл бұрын
@@CrossedAnchorsRailroads im in San Diego now. I havnt been since 2018. I've been goin off an on since 2001. Take care. Enjoy!
@steve87thpsap4 жыл бұрын
I so miss being able to have Dale’s available. It was a great store and glad it it is still there. And he still does repairs.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video. Its still a cool place. When were you last there? if you like our content please subscribe and click the bell so you don't miss all our new content we are always working on.
@steve87thpsap4 жыл бұрын
Crossed Anchors Railroads it has been since the early 2000s that I have been there. Only get back east once in awhile.
@arnoldberk76863 жыл бұрын
A great selection of postwar Lionel but why not there is a great selection of everything. Good tour.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
Thank you glad you enjoyed it. Check some of our other store walk throughs that we have. Thanks for watching.
@southern207hobbies3 жыл бұрын
Sadly not long after this was recorded dale passed away but his wife is keeping the shop Open
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
Dale’s passing has been diff hot in a tough year. Gloria has been amazing solidering on with her family to carry on his legacy. It’s an inspiration to us and thank her for our friendship.
@ColeChi2009 Жыл бұрын
@@CrossedAnchorsRailroads Nice video
@chamoh782 жыл бұрын
Nice Train store, only one left. Great store to visit if Lionel is what you’re into. Small selection of N and moderate selection of HO, tons of Lionel, some Older S, and some LGB…. Personally, I don’t find the prices competitive compared to others with online shopping.
@robertarroyo22332 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at you guys video, and You're Killing Me. I live in Spring Hill fl. Next time I go out there again but to that store I'm going if they are still open.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
Oh they will be Open! Dale’s is amazing! One our very favorites!
@KandRCustomModels4 жыл бұрын
Man wish he had an online store! Id love to pick up some of his boxed Kline stuff! Hope your wallet was lighter when you left! Mine would have!
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
I did! If you saw the end, it was definitely lighter, Yeah online is'nt quite there yet but i'm sure eventually it will be. I know i'm encouraging it.
@haloburning61874 жыл бұрын
so cool to see the store with so many customers even during Covid
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
Yes, especially social distancing and with masks. How we get past this. Thanks for watching.
@haloburning61874 жыл бұрын
@@CrossedAnchorsRailroads , Yes absolutely agree. Life does push forward but being cautious is the only way we can help it and not harm others.
@mrmap17083 жыл бұрын
Wow , What a store. Thanks for the tour!!
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
No problem I’m glad you enjoyed it.
@kenmunozatmmrrailroad68534 жыл бұрын
Nice to see the walkthrough of a brick & mortar.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Dale’s, Tiny Tim’s is also another cool walk thru. Getting another different store scheduled very soon as well a couple hundred miles away. Doing what we can to help the worlds greatest hobby. Thanks for your support. See you around the roundhouse.
@jimsutter1492 жыл бұрын
Amazing store. Wish it was closer.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
Check out our latest video maybe that store is closer
@rj.trains4 жыл бұрын
Very nice store. Definitely need to remember it if I am every down in the Norfolk area.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
Yes it is a pretty cool store. Always a ton to look at. Thanks for watching RJ.
@randallaila67762 жыл бұрын
Would be nice if we had stores like this in Honolulu Hawaii
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
Are there any all train stores there?
@shugsemporium26254 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your video, Dale’s has quite a selection of trains and great toys. It’s good to see they are getting more organized. Dales is to train aficionados, what michaels is to hobbyists.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
Yes they do
@sgt89hrdstyl4 жыл бұрын
wow. this is awesome. I wish there was an online store so i can have a look at what n scale stuff he has in stock
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
Shannon Tapia we are encouraging them to do it. If you email us things your looking for, we will take a look for you. Our we can do more time in that area and video more inventory a bit more.
@sgt89hrdstyl4 жыл бұрын
@@CrossedAnchorsRailroads ill send you an email shortly
@michaelhirvela18624 жыл бұрын
Glad to see Dale's store again. Hadn't been there since the early 90's -- Yikes is it THAT long ago? Gotta make a visit once this virus stuff is over. Say HI for me.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
Of course, click subscribe so you don’t miss our new videos. Making more from there and always great train action. Thanks for checking us out.
@dagryffynhobby3 жыл бұрын
Finally made it to Dales! What a fantastic place. Feels like a cross between a museum and a hobby shop. Hope you don’t mind, but I’m mentioning this video in my video that’s coming out on Tuesday and I’m going to provide a link back to this video. Thanks for this awesome walk through, really made up my mind for me when I was considering visiting.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
Really glad you got to go! We love Dale’s. The folks there are so amazing. Can’t recommend them enough! Sure please do. That’s great! What ever helps Dale’s be seen by more people. They deserve it! Really glad your liked the store and our video. See ya around the round house!
@dagryffynhobby3 жыл бұрын
@@CrossedAnchorsRailroads great! I’m going to have to stop by there every time I’m down here in OBX. Next time I’ll go by myself so the kids don’t distract me!
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
Join our discord and send a link to your video I’m sure everyone would like to see it
@dagryffynhobby3 жыл бұрын
@@CrossedAnchorsRailroads sounds great, thanks! I’m new to discord, do I need a link/invite to join?
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
Should be one in our about page or descriptions of our videos
@seanthornton99692 жыл бұрын
You blew right by G scale stuff to look at the buddy L stuff I am having a heck of a time trying to find G scale engines.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
We did a recent live stream from there you might have some luck with
@skiiipawbs4 жыл бұрын
Very large selection of trains!
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
Content Park Deluxe Edition Yes it is a cool store. Thanks for checking out our channel, don’t forget to subscribe if you like our content. Have different walk though as well as a new one at Mario’s trains next week.
@seaworldfan24214 жыл бұрын
Very nice to meet you guys!!
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
You too! Cool that you joined us on Discord.
@LordCornholio313 жыл бұрын
I live 15mins from Richmond right below it, I never even heard of this place! I got to go check them out! That guy that said theres no more train stores out here is right, the last one shut down in beginning of 2018 and he had some decent prices on used engines and other things, it was a small store but he couldn't keep it going I guess, I wish I remembered his name or something, he was a really great guy and knew alot about all the brands, the place in Ashland is called Tiny Tim's trains and they are very expensive and overpriced! That's the last train store around here, back in 2016 there was a guy at the Bazzar in Chesterfield and he had a whole room of trains and they were really good prices, I came back to look at his stuff a couple months later and he ended up moving out of there, I asked the people if the knew where he went too, and they told me he went back to his town in Crewe Va and that he still sold trains I never attempted to look though, Walts Hobby shop in Petersburg is still there but he doesnt sell trains anymore from what I hear! It's sad to see it's a dying breed!
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, we have several store walk throughs. I guess it’s up to customers to keep buying from them to keep them going. We are doing our best to show case them.
@eagle68333 жыл бұрын
I need to check this place out. I'm with the National Capitol Trackers in the D.C. area. I got most of my stuff from Toy Trains & Collectibles in Manassas, Virginia and Eastside Trains in Seattle. But I have been to Norfolk multiple times and I had no idea. I will make a pilgrimage there his summer.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great store with some great people! I’m sure you will love it
@elleryparsons57663 жыл бұрын
Trainshop Hopping Is Better Than Bar Hopping it’s the Truth. if Anyone wanted me and my wife to Go Trainshop Hopping We’d go. We would Also Bring our Friend. can’t forget him.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
A whole day train shopping my head would blow up, lol!
@ColeChi2009 Жыл бұрын
Nice video bro
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@ColeChi2009 Жыл бұрын
@@CrossedAnchorsRailroads you’re welcome one of my favorite train stores
@mattstrains48414 жыл бұрын
Great store
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
totally agree! Love going up to Dale's Train Station. Located in Norfolk, Virginia. Home of the largest Navy Base in the world.
@shanevonhoven44433 жыл бұрын
How do you order items?
@pathegarty47573 жыл бұрын
Regards from U.K. 😀👍
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
hello from this side of the pond. Thanks for watching.
@JCNUMBERand3 жыл бұрын
I have and I can't whit to go over thire!🚂
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love Dale’s!!!
@moonlightrider242 жыл бұрын
Welcome back to Heaven, enjoy your stay
@StephenKoferl4 жыл бұрын
Nice train store 👍
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen. Are you on the discord channel Main line GFW started? Email if you would like, be great to develop a friendship on trains my friend.
@bryanharshall66274 жыл бұрын
Wow cool, video what a train store. So much to see when are you going back?
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
Thanks it was a blast getting to do it. Working on plans for more at Dale’s.
@warrior3456_2 жыл бұрын
The problem is thomas has poisoned my mind and I seem to prefer british steam engines over the us models
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
Hey everyone likes something a bit different, no problem with that… Dale’s sometimes gets British stream engines in but I’m not sure if they have any right now..
@josephwoehlerii28552 жыл бұрын
N,HO,O,G and Kindergarten scale! Oh brother!
@michaellindsey80442 жыл бұрын
We need one in Indiana muncie
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
I always love a good train store
@michaellindsey80442 жыл бұрын
His price are great
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are! Thanks for watching !!
@markfrench88923 жыл бұрын
I hate going in to hobby shops like this....or should I say my wallet hates it. 😆 Sorry to hear the owner past away.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
Yes Mike takes mine a lot from me before we go in, lol.
@seanstrains60904 жыл бұрын
I bet you got some nice things
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
Yes at the end is our haul on the counter. Working on unboxing and adding them to the layout video and a run session now, its being edited as we speak.
@seanstrains60904 жыл бұрын
@Crossed Anchors Railroads Also to answer your question yes they have a dc comics Batman train
@stevenbullock92762 жыл бұрын
Geez, I'm glad they're not local to me. I'd be broke...
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
😂, ain’t that the truth
@andresmccullough95323 жыл бұрын
Wee need trains chops in lansing michigan come on lionel's much love
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
Always more train stores.
@josephwoehlerii28552 жыл бұрын
And a few moments later, I will need a second job!
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
😂, yeah Mike likes to take my Wallet before letting me walk around, but I still come to the counter with an arm full. 😂
@michaellindsey80442 жыл бұрын
If I was there I would spend 1000 on trains
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
Yeah super easy lol… Mike always takes my wallet 🤣
@haloburning61874 жыл бұрын
Ever find out if there is a superhero engine?
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
No I have not, doing some research on that today.
@plunkervillerr15292 жыл бұрын
I`M 22 minutes in and have not seen any Marx .
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads2 жыл бұрын
Well that’s in the back part of the store keep watching.
@KandRCustomModels4 жыл бұрын
Ok but you didn’t get the Gevo engine
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, believe me I wanted too, that thing is beautiful
@elleryparsons57663 жыл бұрын
Ok this is Gonna sound Weird But I’m Gonna say it Going To Trainshops too Much Causes Traintardedness I Love That Desaese.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
That’s a new one, glad your enjoying.
@elleryparsons57663 жыл бұрын
Ah yes the Gates of Heaven.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads3 жыл бұрын
It is a spiritual experience!
@seymorebutts26872 жыл бұрын
2:02 how dare the store don’t put a mask on the dummy
@dalelima Жыл бұрын
I just can't buy a over priced Lionel train made in CHINA. Sorry.
@CrossedAnchorsRailroads Жыл бұрын
No worries must be decades since you have bought a new train.