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Established 1973 | Family Owned | Expert Staff

Established 1973

Family Owned

Expert Staff

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Everything You Need for Your Model Trains

If you love the railroad, we know how you feel at Hobby Haven. That's why we have a large selection of model train products and accessories to support your interest. As your model railroad specialists in the Des Moines area, we'll help you find what you need.


We also have books and displays available to keep your interest chugging along. If you can't find what you need, don't worry. At Hobby Haven, you'll get personalized services, and we can order most items we don't have in stock.


We carry many of the major HO and N-scale brands and honor the manufacture's discount is available on their products. 

Our HO and N-Scale Train Products

N-scale trains are among the smallest models available. Because N-scale trains are small, you have more flexibility in your track design even in small spaces. At Hobby Haven, we have everything you need for your N-scale train collection.


You can also shop for HO-scale trains at Hobby Haven. HO-scale is the most popular model train line in the world. These trains are slightly bigger, but they're still small enough to yield creative opportunities in small spaces.


We stock O-scale train sets for the holidays!


Check out our manufacturers below. If you have questions about any given manufacturer, please ask.


Locomotives and Rolling Stock

 

  • Athearn/Athearn Genesis
  • Atlas
  • Bachmann/Bachmann Spectrum
  • Scaletrains
  • InterMountain Railway
  • Rapido Trains

 

 

  • KATO
  • Walthers Trainline, Mainline & Proto
  • Micro-Trains (N-scale only)
  • Broadway Limited
  • Bowser

 

Structures and Accessories

 

  • Chooch
  • City Classics
  • Classic Metal Works
  • Design Preservation Models
  • Grandt Line

 

 

  • JL Innovation
  • Nu-Line
  • Pikestuff
  • Rix
  • Walthers Cornerstone

 

DC/DCC Supplies


  • Digitrax
  • MRC
  • NCE
  • SoundTraxx
  • Loksound by ESU
  • Train Control Systems (TCS)


If we don't have it in stock, please talk to us. We take pride in helping every customer find exactly what they need.



Our Train Scenery Products

When it comes to model trains, it's not just about the train itself. It's also about building the entire world. Whether you want to build a cityscape or a rolling countryside, you can get the scenery and accessories you crave at Hobby Haven. We're your source for all things train-related!


With our products, we'll help you build the layout of your dreams. We're proud to carry Woodland Scenics, Walters Scene Masters, Noch, JTT Miniature, and Arizona Rock & Mineral to help you create custom designs for your train models. We'll help you find the unexpected realistic details you crave, such as the Busch 25-millimeter cornfield (model 1202). 


Please call to find out what we have in stock. Tell us about your dreams, and we'll help you bring them to life.

Do You Love Trains?

Call now to learn about the model trains we have in stock

(515) 276-8785

(515) 276-8785
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This place is amazing! Your one-stop shop for all your train building needs. Stop here first and get anything you could possibly need.

- Eric S. via Google

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