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Contact Information OUR ADDRESS
217 Central Way
Kirkland, WA 98033

Phone Number
Call (425) 242-6620
Visit our website
http://eastsidetrains.com/

Description

Welcome to Eastside Trains Inc.

Train collectors and enthusiasts count on Eastside Trains Inc. in Kirkland, WA for model train sales and our expertise in model train repair and service. We are specialists at repairing and servicing all types of model trains both old and new. Whether you’re a novice train collector or an authority on model trains, be sure to visit our store for all the latest brands and equipment as well as hard to find collectibles.

You can trust the reputation behind our name -- we bring years of expertise to our business and we guarantee your satisfaction with all work we perform.

Choose the Experts

Our model train experts have the knowledge and skill to provide model train repairs for all types of trains. Explore our website to see the wide variety of model trains and accessories we carry.

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Kirkland, Washington
217 Central Way

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5.00

a good selection for me, Great place to bring kids

Posted by on 03/02/2017

G scale enthusiast. They have a good selection for me. Prices are fair. I do most of my purchasing on eBay and the prices are comparable. They seem to have a large staff but I've never talked to them. Great place to bring kids as their layouts are sweet and they have a kids set to play with. If they have the staff they will run the trains for you if you ask. I seen it! I purchased a gscale beer freight that I'm happy with. I mainly use the place to price gauge and dream.

5.00

Cool!

Posted by on 01/21/2017

How do you keep seven-year-olds occupied during a cloudy Seattle afternoon you them the train store. The stores been run by a bunch of cool old dudes and they have an amazing train setup; two huge layouts three floors it's like paradise for kids what's the difference at slots are different sizes

2.00

thank you((

Posted by on 12/09/2015

I brought my 2 year old son in to select a couple wooden Thomas trains as a special treat. An employee's rude comment suggesting that I should get him 'real' trains rubbed me the wrong way. Thankfully, my child is too young to understand how snide that remark was and he enjoyed the visit. They won't get anymore business from me.

1.00

Poor customer service

Posted by on 04/01/2015

Do yourself a favor and stay away from this shop. They have questionable pricing and order fulfillment tactics. I placed an order online recently and they sold the item out from under me. Poor customer service and pricing in addition. Was excited to try and build a relationship with a cool shop, but this turned out to NOT be the place to do that.

5.00

The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and trustworthy.

Posted by on 12/29/2014

Eastside Trains is a great local business in Kirkland. I went here to see if they were interested in purchasing old Lionel train sets. Although they were not interested, they took the time to explain what the items I had were, what the value was and where I likely could get the best value for the items I had. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and trustworthy. It is clear that they have the best interest of the client in hand here.

4.00

Every time we've been there the staff has been incredibly helpful and know everything there is to know about trains

Posted by on 02/15/2013

As you drive up you see a building that looks like an old-fashioned train depot... how cool is that! The parking situation is a little tricky since they don't have many spaces in their lot. We started visiting here when my father-in-law was in town and wanting to buy my son his first train set, it's kind of a family tradition. After going there a few times, we were hooked on it especially since my kid started getting into the wooden Thomas The Train sets too. They have such an incredible selection, they pretty much have anything you could ever want or need. A great thing they offer is an Eastside Trains Thomas Club Member card which will get you 25% off of all Thomas purchases. Every time we've been there the staff has been incredibly helpful and know everything there is to know about trains.If you have an appreciation for trains, you must go to this place and see for yourself!

5.00

Great idea!

Posted by on 07/21/2012

This is a very good and very interesting business that just impresses me every time I enter the store. They have a very impressive and large inventory and a very good repair staff and facility. This is a walk-in retail business and a very rare one indeed. I am not sure if the locals fully understand what a treasure they have with this business located in downtown Kirkland when so much of the area is bars and cheap knick-knack or trinket shops or over priced clothing stores. This business could have a major Internet presence - if they wanted - where the inventory and repair capabilities help the owner significantly grow his business. But, I think the owner is more hobbyist than accountant and that's okay too because the store might lose some of their unique charm if they established a presence in the Internet. But, this is a good business and some of my out of town house guests just love the place because they have nothing like it in their home towns. And, the staff is very helpful and quite knowledgeable.

5.00

Eastside Trains is the best!

Posted by on 02/17/2012

Eastside Trains is the best. The employees are knowledgable and friendly. They also have a wide selection of Thomas the Train toys that my 3 year old son adores. Thanks for the great service!

4.00

These guys are great!

Posted by on 05/16/2011

These guys are great! I've been coming here for nearly ten years and the folks who own the store are very knowledgeable and always helpful & friendly. They focus on Lionel and to a lesser extent HO and N. But don't worry! They have some of the largest stock of scenery, villages, rolling stock, etc. available for these trains then any other store I've seen in the US. Just go already, you won't be disappointed! Nice folk! WOW!

5.00

This store is amazing,I was very impressed

Posted by on 06/07/2010

I'm shocked nobody has rated this store yet. First off, this store is amazing. I had to shut my eyes, there was just so much great stuff to see. This being my first visit to a train store, I was very impressed. I arrived with an older Lionel engine that wasn't working, they diagnosed the problem, and the tech talked me through how I could fix it myself. So I bought some oil and grease, and with an arsenal of rubbing alcohol and q-tips, I WAS able to fix my train myself. He could've easily taken me for a bunch of money, and a couple days wait, but instead he turned me on to the inner-workings of the train, and made me a hobbyist. I'm a HUGE fan.