Model Railroad toy and hobby store
Largest selection of model trains and supplies north of Detroit! 5 operating layouts in store and 2 wooden train playtables for the young engineer to enjoy. Take a step back in time and enjoy fun for the whole family!
Keywords: toy trains, lionel, mth, american flyer, lgb, learning curve, thomas the tank, large scale, g, ho, o, o27, o-27, 027, 0-27, repair parts, bachmann, life-like, lifelike, atlas, n scale, s gauge, standard gauge, prewar, pre-war, postwar, post-war
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Brasseur Electric Trains has been a family owned business for over 40 years.
What is your primary product or service?
Your complete resource for Model Railroading including HO Scale, Lionel, MTH, Wooden Thomas the Train, and more! If you want your model train repaired, you have come to the right place. We are one of the only resources for K-Line Parts.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Robert Brasseur has always loved trains and began his store from the basement of his home in 1971. Since then he has grown his business to a large retail store in Old Town Saginaw.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are the largest model train store north of Detroit. We have a world reknown Parts and service department and have an excellent reputation. Looking for parts? With over 12,000 parts in stock we are your best resource!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We currently have 1 location in Old Town Saginaw with no immediate plans for expansion at this time.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Directions from I-75:
Exit onto M-46 west (Holland Ave.).
Holland splits into one-ways, you will soon be on Remington.
M-46 splits off Remington, but don't follow it; stay on Remington past city hall, and over the Saginaw River.
Soon after the river you will turn left (south) on Michigan Ave.
Take Michigan south 13 city blocks to Court Street. Turn left on court street.
We are on your left side between N. Michigan and N. Hamilton.
What type of payments do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, checks, money orders and PayPal.
Which areas do you service?
We ship domestically and internationally and repair trains from all over.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Bob Brasseur is the President and the Parts and Service Department is managed by Dean Brasseur.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am. until 5:00 pm. Parts and Service is open Monday through Friday from Labor Day until Memorial Day, and open Tuesday through Saturday from Memorial Day until Labor Day.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The best compliment we can receive is how well our customers are treated and the level of service they received. Our customers are our most important asset. Thank you!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
John 3:16
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