AMAZING model trains store! Lens Train Shop & HUGE layout!

For episode #17 of the train store walk through series I visit an amazing train store, Lens train shop! Len is a very kind and helpful owner who showed me around the place and the upstairs layout under construction. It’s located just outside of Pittsburgh in Irwin PA. It was actually my first time here believe it or not, but I have met Len before at train shows. Special thanks to all of my new subscribers! Enjoy and as always thanks for watching!
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Store info:
Lens Train Shop
136 Lauffer Ln
Irwin, Pennsylvania 15642
Website: lenstrainsandcustomdiecast.com/
Phone: [phone]
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[@green97probe]

I finally made it to Len's this morning. Bought a really nice MTH set that I've been after for a long time, and I enjoyed my visit.

[@jimmelchin1531]

Great tour.....thanks Nick.

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Thank you!!

[@michaeltudda8462]

This place looks freaking awesome.

[@jsallscales7856]

I always see them at the Greenburg show. I usually talk to Walt, he’s a great guy to talk to if you meet him. I bought a Peterbilt 352 cabover from him. I have yet to make my way over to the store though.

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Cool! The store is very nice!

[@dalediethorn1481]

Thanks for your time 👍🇺🇸👍

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Thank you also! Hop you enjoyed the store

[@waynebright6452]

I've ordered from Len in the past. Great guy to deal with. Talked to him at York too. Now after seeing this, I really want to make the 3-1/2 to 4 hour drive out!

[@PghTrainFanatic]

That’s awesome! There’s a lot of good train things to do out this way and you could stop by the horseshoe curve on your way

[@bigbadbob1234567]

I was there a couple years ago, cool place. Need to go back again. Great video...

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Great store! Great people! Great items! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@trainroomgary]

Wow • Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Thanks Gary! Cheers buddy!

[@GoldStandardTrains]

Very Cool!!

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Thank you!!

[@bruceclark1603]

I stopped in there for the first time a few weeks ago and spotted an MTH Climax in the case.🖤

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Yeah I think he still has that when I made this video too. It was roughly two weeks ago. Very nice store!

[@timsolomon688]

Great store to deal with. I often make the 5 hour drive as Len’s assortment is always top notch. Well worth the trip if you have the opportunity to visit. Layouts look fantastic. Friends and family mentioned that are involved in the layout are extremely talented.

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Wow that’s awesome! Long haul! Thank you

[@coopertroopa44]

Wow! He's got Railscope! (9:48). I remember as a kid watching that in my local train shop and wanting that. That was pretty high tech in the 80s.

[@PghTrainFanatic]

LOL I never heard of it til now. I think you should buy it 😂

[@coopertroopa44]

@@PghTrainFanaticlol! It's just a slight bit outdated.🤣😂 I'm going to be honest, I haven't seen one in that good of condition in years.

[@mikegroh8465]

I’ve been to Neds trains in Jeanette. Spent about an hour just talking trains being I’m a beginner still deciding scale anyways great shop and service

[@TheInterubranMan23]

Wow I wish I have model train store like that

[@PghTrainFanatic]

This is a nice one!!

[@johnnyrocket5285]

Nice shop, have to go and see it. Thanks for showing local train store's.

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Thank you!!!

[@judyvititoe600]

This was great!

[@johnstup4479]

Very nice looking store. Thanks for the tour Nick!

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Thanks John! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertsiebenrock3997]

I would like to see in length HO, that's the real stuff!

[@noelwarner1235]

Cool that he has Weaver stuff .Dont see much of that off line.

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Yeah I thought the weaver stuff was interesting also. Only thing I hate is how som items they made have plastic trucks and some are diecast and it’s hard to know which you’re looking at.

[@randyjacobs9489]

I like the Peterbuilt Bull wagons! Nice tour!

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Thanks so much Randy! He’s got a great store!

[@michaelsullivan9500]

I like the multi-sided cabinet at 4:07, great storage. Love the train's.

[@PghTrainFanatic]

I know I like that too. I should have looked at it more closely in the video

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid keep up the good vid on the channel

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Thank you Lee! Appreciate it much!

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

I was recently at the new Colebrookdale Train Shop in Boyertown, PA. They have a lot good stuff and I went there to pick up the new MTH RS-1!

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Cool! I’ve heard of them before. Maybe one day I’ll make it out there.

[@johnpandolfino8663]

Looks like a great place to shop for trains 👍👏👌

[@PghTrainFanatic]

It really is!

[@ajmayowskijr]

I got to get down there Nick. Great video 👍

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Thanks Al. It’s a really nice store kinda tucked away off route 30. Def worth a trip

[@raysrails2164]

Cool store!

[@PghTrainFanatic]

It truly is!

[@Chessie1985]

Awesome train store and wow i seen alot of chessie and B&O items there Nick!!!!

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Thanks Jeff! He has allot of great items!

[@Chessie1985]

@@PghTrainFanatic You're welcome!!!

[@johnvcramer5517]

I like HO and G.

[@LoCoMotiveTimeTravelersDNA]

Awesome to see you made it over there Nick ! Looks like a nice shop . Another local spot to check out !

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Yeah I finally made my way to lens! Too bad it took me so long, he has a really nice store!!

[@LoCoMotiveTimeTravelersDNA]

@@PghTrainFanatic I’m gonna have to check him out !

[@green97probe]

Nick, were you at the show in Monroeville this morning (Sunday)?

[@PghTrainFanatic]

No I was there Saturday. I got video I may post it tomorrow at lunch. It’s not ready yet

[@HumancityJunction]

How did you get out of there with only two items? Where was the HO and N scale, or are they an O scale only shop?

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Lol yeah I was surprised too Heath. I have to be selective of what I buy. I’m kind running out of room 😂

[@timsolomon688]

He does not deal in Ho and N scale

[@PghTrainFanatic]

@@timsolomon688 not this shop but there’s more shops I’m going to be visiting that focus on Ho & N mainly

[@samrice5940]

What scale are the trains in the store display that are running on the tracks? I collect 1/64 diecast trucks. Those trains appear bigger then 1/64 scale.

[@PghTrainFanatic]

The trains on the operating layout are O scale 1:48 the trucks are probably 1/43

[@alconk7129]

I’m looking to get into o scale but I want prototypical and great quality. What brand in your opinion is the best? I’ve always been turned away from o scale due to the toy-ish look but see things are changing. Thanks

[@sonic23233]

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[@jimsutter149]

Have you ever thought about letting the owner do the talking while you film. The owners, know their store and inventory therefore, you should leave them talk.

[@PghTrainFanatic]

I’ve asked many of the owners if they want to speak or be on video. Most decline

[@geraldrogers9153]

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[@conductorjohnmthtrains2239]

Very cool store!. I fell asleep listening to the narrative, sorry

[@PghTrainFanatic]

You’re welcome!

[@conductorjohnmthtrains2239]

@@PghTrainFanatic Thanks for my time