10 Reasons Why Berwyn's Toys & Trains is Super Cool…read more 10. Small independent business. 9. One whole side of the store is dedicated to serious train hobbyists and the model train display they have set up is really impressive. Working lights, train whistles, buildings and landmarks including the car spindle. 8. Huge collection of Thomas the Train trains, accessories and pretty much everything a Thomas the Train fan would love 7. Really nice selection of imaginative play toys--think legos, blocks, dolls, Playmobile, cars, trucks, farm animals. Less whistles and lights, more back to basics play 6. Friendly service. Offered a lot of information to me and my husband when we inquired about train tables 5. Clean and well laid-out 4. Reasonable prices. It's a bit pricier than big box stores but the selection of trains and cars is worth future visits 3. Three children's train tables set up to keep busy hands occupied (and gives the parents ideas on which trains are said child's favorites) 2. Not far from good eats 1. It's on Historic Route 66!

Service by male staff members/owners was horrible and rude. The Hot Wheels wheel sets are…read moreoverpriced as are the cars and stuff for maintaining toy trains. Paid over 86.00 for items that would've cost half that price at other nice looking Hobby stores. My son used to shop regularly here a few years ago, but no more. If you're looking for an experience that reminds you of times gone by, DON'T waste your time by going there.

Last week we had my daughter's twelfth birthday party at Stencib's on Madison st. in Forest Park…read more Stencib is an artcraft/boutique type store that specializes in stenciling. The boutique sells clothing, boots, antiques etc that have been stenciled with unique original patterns and designs. Primarily though, Stencib functions as an art studio where you can obtain original art stencil patterns and design and all the materials to stencil your own objects, clothing, furniture, etc. You can stencil literally anything! So my daughter and five of her friends brought in t-shirts, jeans, Ug boots etc. for an afternoon of stenciling. The owner Linda provides a large work space along with original stencil designs, paint, rollers, and all the other appropriate materials.We brought in the cake and drinks and ordered pizza from across the street. Linda, Joe, and Kate also demonstrate and assist with the stenciling. It's really quite easy and the girls got it right away. And let me tell you the girls loved it. My daughter stenciled a pair of those drab Ug boots with a floral vine type pattern in green and yellow. The results were astounding. My eight year old daughter who is obsessed with sharks asked if they had any stencils with a shark design. Linda, an artist and designer, created by hand a stencil of a shark on the spot. My daughter stenciled a large scarf with happy sharks! Each girl also got to stencil a scarf that we purchased as part of the party package. One girl stenciled her scarf with a Christmas tree pattern to give to her mother as a present. Even my teenage son who was there just to hang out got caught up in it and bought a sweatshirt that he ended up stenciling. My wife is going back to stencil a red table cloth with a festive holiday pattern to use for thanksgiving. In short this a very cool boutique/art gallery to have a birthday party or really any kind of event gathering. The people there are quite helpful with great ideas. My daughter and her friends had a wonderful time and had some cool new clothing that they created to show for it. I recommend checking it out. I might even stencil my man cave!

From the owner: We are a new easy great way to Stencil and silkscreen. On walls, fabric, furniture glassware…read moreclothes...almost anything. Our product comes in sheets and rolls..35 designs and more being added. We customize. Anyone can do it, young and old: Great for the crafters, do-it-yourselfers, and pros. Stop in or visit with the chief stenciling officer in person or online

Unfortunately they either lie over the phone or do not communicate with each other to let them know…read morewhat was promised to customers so when you do show up you have a complete different experience than what you were promised.

Decent games for a very cheap price. The people there are very nice. There is good drinks and candy…read morefor very cheap and I recommend going here even if you don't live in oak park.

This store is simply amazing for the train lover!…read more They have everything here that you will ever need. From vintage trains and accessories and tools that you need to repair them, to new trains and toys, paint and plays, this store is a throwback to when everyone collected trains. There's model kits, puzzles and modern toys for the little ones, I particularly loved the vintage section with some older models on display. It's time to just walk around here, i never knew that such a store existed.

Stop in here on a whim we were out for a drive and saw that there was a train and hobby store…read more What a hidden gem. My father was a train collector and he would have loved this store. This story reminded me of the train set up that my father had in our attic. So many trains and accessories , as well as cars, model kits, newer Breyer Horses, dolls, puzzles, and toys for young and old. I could have spent all day here and my husband had to drag me out.

Fantasic experience at Forever Timeless. Janice was very patient and helped me pick out a cool…read moremodel car. She then helped me pick the right materials to build the car. My only concern is that I will spend too much money at this store! Highly recommend.

A cool place. You'd never know from the outside but the store is packed with good inventory and the…read morestaff is down to earth, honest, and engaging. This was my first time there and Tommy went out of his way to make sure I had a great shopping experience. I'll be checkout their online inventory, and I will unquestionably be back in person.

Excellent store. Worthy of a visit. Excellent online presence as well. Not sure what some of the…read morenegative comments were really about. Exchanging hobby electronics to a store in 2026 is a ridiculous expectation. The manufacturers carry that burden.

Kudos to Lombard Hobbies! Last December I made a purchase from this business. It was promptly…read moreshipped but the delivery service, UPS, delivered my purchase to a different address. I filed a claim with UPS who did an investigation but failed to retrieve my item. After also contacting Lombard Hobbies, they replaced my purchased item at no cost. Their handling of this matter is greatly appreciated and I definitely will purchase from them again based not only on their quick and fair handling of my situation, but also for their prices which are lower than some of the other online hobby stores.

Nice hobby store ! If your into modles this place is for you.They have a great selection of ca…read moreglues and lots of different types of paint. They even give air brush lessons I beleve and every one is very helpful and friendly.

Tried to Buy 4 MHT Amtrak Coach cars that were priced at $75 EACH! The owner said I also HAD to buy…read morean analog Amtrak Engine priced at $200. I told him I have no use for an analog Amtrak Engine! I also told him would NOT run on my Lionelchief digital-Bluetooth train lay out! He said he never heard of the Lionelchief system. I googled it for him. Damm if you are going to sell trains, please have some idea of what you are selling & stop trying to force customer's to buy something they cannot use. In the end I was NOT allowed to buy the 4 MHT Amtrak Coach cars that were priced at $75 EACH. NO SALE. I walked out. It;s a shame that with so few Hobby shop left that this happens.