On The Road with Sean's Train Depot - Episode 1 - Nicholas Smith Trains

[@lavernengelke8778]

Man this was a great trip to Nicholas Smith Trains with you explaining where we were going. NS train store was my best source for buying train items in the 80's and 90's. I envisioned them as being some fantastic big store somewhere out there in Penn. I got the beautiful Williams brass Norfolk and Western with the passenger cars. The Lionel Santa Fe ABA withe chrome passenger cars and Lionels 700e w/case all in 1991 I've never run them because I never got around to building the layout that I desired for many years now I'm 82 and I am in the process of selling all my beauties. Thanks for sharing this trip to that great train store, enjoyed your video very much. I'll be watching more often.

[@seanstraindepot]

So glad you enjoyed it. That is my goal with these videos!

[@joegennari395]

HAVE TO COMMENT AGAIN!!! GREAT VIDEO! WHAT A FANTASTIC STORE....COULD SPEND DAYS IN THAT STORE! IT'S LIKE TAKING YORK AND PUTTING IT IN ONE BUILDING!!!!!

[@seanstraindepot]

Yeah it’s the best

[@johnchambers8528]

Thanks for the video. Other than train shows I have bought many new and used trains from Nicholas Smith. As you noted the store carries almost anything you would want in O scale and does have plenty of stock in other gages. They also repair trains so if you are not handy fixing your old trains they usually can help get it running again for you.

[@davidstevens9002]

Excellent video. Love Nicholas Smith train store. You found some great stuff. Keep up the great work.

[@michaelrushman4659]

Another nice video, I like how you show different parts of the hobby,Thanks for the tour

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

I've never been to the store, but I love doing business with Nicholas Smith Trains. Very nice people. Awesome tour. This is going to be a great series. Thank you for sharing your tour with us! Bill B.

[@V-max97]

Been going there since I was kid. Love that place

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

I had a place out here in the west stocked similarly, where I got my start going “deep”. I say had because much of their stock was divested upon death of one of the proprietors. No online presence and no ability to ship so they were an enclave of gems. Receipts are still written in ink on pad by the 80+ year old remaining owner. If I’m ever in your region I’ll have to take a look for hidden gems there. Sean, very nice to see your new found approach and changes to your channel as I’ve watched just about every one since “the build”; keep it up.

[@58Crood]

Sean nice video! I have been to Nicholas Smith before. Great store!

[@Chessie1985]

Awesome store Sean!!!!

[@arthurbiggs5017]

Great video! Another for Nick Smith is an awesome store! I can even get the wife to go with me.

[@markhayes6407]

Nice video. I visited their website and found some items. Thanks for sharing such a great hobby store.

[@Robs3railtrains]

Stop there all the time. Joey is great to work with. Very laid back atmosphere

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Good Lord! I don't see how one could go into a place like that without your eyes glazing over! Overwhelming is right! And hey, run that new MTH 4-4-0 conventional if you don't have DCS! Why wait? Great video man!

[@nickdemos9571]

cant wait for video series . LOVE YOUR LAYOUT

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Check out my 5x16 layout

[@luvindemtrains]

Come on over Sean! Nice road trip or you can take the "Midnight Train to......". LOL.

[@mccylk4441]

When I first visited NST, I was not aware of second floor. I asked; they pointed second floor and after entering second floor yelled " whoa" My wife made a lot fun about my reaction, fortunatelly I bring some relatives over there most of them reacted same as me, proved NST is wonderful place to visit.

[@josephmassell9922]

That's we're I go to Nicholas Smith. Woo hoo have fun buddy

[@zeeeman8744]

Great video Sean, looks like a great store, would like to visit some day. Thanks !

[@seanstraindepot]

Definitely worth the trip. Bring lots of money! HA-HA.

[@timstrainroom8007]

Hey Sean, watching you go up the stairs and into the shop was awesome. I was so excited to see the cabinet with sets. When I was there in May I bought the Gold Bonnet and they had one left in the cabinet. Good to see it was gone. I also got the last Nicholas Smith Layout store. I think Joey said it was the last of 50 they had made. Joey is amazing and such a great guy. I wish I could go spend time there. I assure you when I’m back east I’ll go. I have a dear friend in Newark that I visit and stay with when I’m there. In fact they will be here in Portland for Thanksgiving. If I get there any time soon I’ll be sure and let you know. I will certainly be going to NST. This was an amazing video. I would love to have you visit as I get my layout in place but that would be quite an adventure for you. LOL. Take care and have a good week. Tim

[@seanstraindepot]

Let me know if you ever get out here, I am only 40 min from Nicholas Smith. You can buy some trains and come run them on my layout!

[@timstrainroom8007]

@@seanstraindepot I’ll take you up on that offer. And by all means, should you get to Portland, you have a standing invitation. I am actually looking at a trip back east this coming summer for the wedding of my friends son in Delaware. Maybe we can met up then. It would be amazing to see your layout in person. I hear you are looking for a SP 4449. Is that correct?

[@seanstraindepot]

@@timstrainroom8007 Definitely! Just let me know when you are in the area. SP 4449? That's not me, maybe another Sean?

[@timstrainroom8007]

@@seanstraindepot my bad, I thought maybe I saw it in a reply. I was gonna tell you they are everywhere out here. The engine in at the Railway Museum here in Portland. Actually I’ll be riding it this Christmas, it will be pulling the Christmas Train again. Catch you later. Tim

[@VojtovySumavskeVlakyCZ]

Nice video like and subscribed from Czech Republic 🙂👍👍👍

[@trektube834]

Hey Sean nice finds. Can’t wait for the Fastrack video

[@seanstraindepot]

Its coming I promise!

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Nice collection of Trains.

[@joegennari395]

I called Nicholas Smith and told them how good your video is. Sandusky is 475 miles from their shop. Had to ask about 2 things a box for a Lionel post war 6805 Radio Active car and a set of yellow stripe C/O passenger cars. No luck on either item. BUT I'D STILL LOVE TO SPEND SEVERAL HOURS IN THEIR SHOP!! TAKE CARE!!!

[@elleryparsons5766]

All Stuff from A Train shop is Always Awsome. Hands down.

[@MH-ey4co]

Yeah, Sean. Come on over. I'm in St. Louis MO though.

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Awesome video!!!

[@seanstraindepot]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johncliver5020]

Man, I don’t get there too often, but when I do I’m overwhelmed by everything in the store. I’ve never been in the back (maybe if I ask nicely, lol). And they still have some K-line left over down stairs that didn’t make the video.

[@seanstraindepot]

That is true. The Toy Store downstairs has some K-Line, although it is starting to get less and less now.

[@michaelweilert4984]

Man, why do I live on the West coast in Portland, boy that's a long drive! I Watch your drive to Nicholas Smith Trains I spent over $10,000 on railcars, engines, track and I wasn`t there, the only thing that comes close is whistle-stop trains in Portland. Charley has a good selection but not as Nicholas has. his post-war trains are in one cabinet and the premier line is in a 4x6 space. and rail-king is on the other side!

[@petergulotta8183]

Recently made an online purchase from them, their customer service is fantastic!!!

[@Nathan5Chime]

I've only been there a handful of times. I miss them not being at York in October. I'm from Delaware also.

[@seanstraindepot]

Yeah I talked to them and they no longer will be doing York. So you have to visit the store!

[@seanstraindepot]

Where in Delaware are you!

[@TheRambles]

I have a DCS Explorer Track Interface if you want that to hold you over until the tiu comes in

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

What a kind gesture.

[@johnwalker6121]

Went there looking for a post war caboose truck with coupler. They were very busy so I was taken to the back and pointed toward the rows with just boxes of old cars and parts, found my part. Was in some way rather sad seeing all the old trains in boxes that were probably loved by some small child back in the 1950's. Just can't image what's in the off-site warehouse. You could spend several hours just looking at all the inventory and making impulse purchases. As mentioned on the video, their web site does not represent everything they have for sale.

[@seanstraindepot]

Since this video was made, they moved all their offsite inventory to the old Speed shop that was in the back of the store, so everything is onsite now. But all the stuff in the old speed shop is new inventory, not used. All the used stuff is in the back area where you found your part.

[@robertcook347]

Great video Sean, never been there but I purchased train’s from them at train show’s. As far as visiting train layouts I think I’m to far for you. Located in Shelby , North Carolina about 1 hour away from Lionel warehouse and retail store. Good luck with your new series.

[@robertcook347]

Oh yeah I forgot to mention I’m building my layout and it’s about 28’x40’ or so.

[@seanstraindepot]

@@robertcook347 Ok well lets think about that. I could come see Lionel and visit you at same time. I've driven to NC before. 28'x40" is something to definitely check out! You can go to my user info to get a hold of me. Thanks! Sean

[@robertcook347]

@@seanstraindepot Thanks Sean, it will be a high Rail layout all Lionel. Problem is I am not good with modern day technology. I was working on my track and had everything powered up and laid the track across accidentally and shorted out my legacy base. But not sure how to contact you. I’m 71 and retired . I watched all your videos from the beginning. When you you had blue tape on the floor and only wished I could be that good. But I’m trying. I have a lot of train’s but most of it’s packed up right now. I’ve been running my Vision Line GE 2010. I have a Big Boy and never out of the box.

[@seanstraindepot]

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[@file1man]

@@robertcook347 please do some videos about your layout. I myself, am finishing my o gauge 17 ft by 24 ft, with only a few videos up but trying do finish the tracks by November 25, 2021 and do 2 videos each week. We are hoping to learn and get inspired by your stuff

[@file1man]

Guys, what 3 engines and what 3 passenger car sets would you buy from nicholas trains if god said be reasonable but go buy your must have items from Nicholas trains? I've been saving up for quite a while and....

[@seanstraindepot]

That's a tough one, they have so many!

[@hammers1518]

Hi Sean. That place is awesome. Wish it wasn't 3 hrs away. QUESTION, what is legacy to you? I have post war and modern Lionel.

[@seanstraindepot]

It's worth the drive for a day trip! When I say Legacy I mean the Lionel control system.

[@hammers1518]

@@seanstraindepot thanks

[@calopez2350]

Grea Sean what is the number of the TMCC set?

[@file1man]

Sean, I've seen comments that mth z4000 transformer is a full sign wave tranformer which mth engine like vs lionel transformers cutoff sine wave which can damage proto 2 and proto 3 mth engines. I have 30 mth engines and 15 mostly legacy lionel engines.but, my new lionel updated zw version has sat new, unued , fearful it might damage tha already problematic mth engines. Have you guys heard such concerns? I do have a 60 yr old zw also

[@seanstraindepot]

I have not heard any issues with the ZW-L and MTH engines. I think electronics being damaged gets way overblown sometimes. I have derailed and shorted many Legacy engines and then reset the transformer and they have always worked. I have not heard the MTH guys say any different. I plan to run my MTH engines using my ZW-L.

[@file1man]

@@seanstraindepot much appreciated, I will unpack my zw-L, its sat new in box 5 years. Very much appreciated

[@henryszubielski8601]

Sean, It's been a couple of years since I've been there. Bought my Lionel Reading Heritage SD70 from them. Is this your go to place? Contact Just Trains of Delaware in Newark. They should have the TIU. If not, let me know. I have a spare one I bought the other year when I thought my original died.

[@seanstraindepot]

Time to go back!

[@joegennari395]

HEY THANKS!!! BOUGHT SOME STUFF BY PHONE FROM NICHOLAS......NOW I GET TO SEE THE PLACE....I'M FROM OHIO!!!

[@seanstraindepot]

Glad you got to see it!

[@elleryparsons5766]

Hey Sean in your neck of the Woods what’s the ratio who is Running what I’m talking About Ho, N ,Z What scale in your Area?

[@rogerglasgo4902]

you have the best train stores up east.

[@luvindemtrains]

The hobby is definitely strong in the Northeast.

[@seanstraindepot]

It was where Lionel had it factory for a very long time! So makes sense!

[@tracyyoung4518]

What kind of car do you have

[@elleryparsons5766]

I think they need to Have A Sale of sales with All that Train Stuff.

[@seanstraindepot]

They actually have a Tent Sale around Fall of each year, but cancel for obvious reasons this past 2 years.

[@whitewallwheels1hardcore.m_o_h]

hi on your travels can you see if you can find 3 lionel H0 coaches i need - hobo coach - conductor coach - Baggage coach - all for the polar express HO set i have in the UK Thanx - i tryed there on line shop no good not there i have the 2 they got for sale

[@bradytheking4009]

Maybe you can get the southern pacific 4449 Lionel train so it can run on your layout

[@thavvolf9157]

Sean you might try Mr Muffins Trains

[@michaellindsey8044]

What did u buy

[@seanstraindepot]

Jump to the end and I show all I got.

[@michaellindsey8044]

@@seanstraindepot I seen it it very nice

[@michaellindsey8044]

Great video

[@Buddy-gw5zb]

will they let me in the warehouse if i make a legacy purchase hahaha

[@Robs3railtrains]

As nice as the store is the back room is where the real danger to your bank account is!

[@seanstraindepot]

So true!

[@ericfigge8539]

MTH has an phone app to tun their trains. Can you not use that to run your MTH engine?

[@seanstraindepot]

Whether you use the Remote or the App it still requires the TIU module. Plus, for Wi-Fi you need an additional module until the new combined one comes out.

[@Xile611]

Andi thought our wargaming hobby was expensive

[@Leogar982]

The camera moves too fast.

[@michaellindsey8044]

If I was there I spend 10,000