ABOUT CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS & HOBBIES

CM Trains & Hobbies

Catoctin Mountain Trains and Hobbies is located in Thurmont, Maryland, midway between Frederick, Maryland and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. We'd be delighted to have you visit us and encourage you to enjoy the restaurants and other attractions in our small town located near US Route 15. Thurmont has approximately 3,500 residents, a number of delicious country restaurants, small shops and is a great launching point for exploring the Catoctin Mountains and parks.

We'd like you to see our store, but make it a point to participate at numerous shows throughout the year in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. We especially like the Greenberg shows and many of the smaller, local exhibitions in our area.

Be sure to stop by and meet us.

Marcia & Paul

MEET OUR FRIENDLY STAFF!

MARCIA & PAUL
We're the owners of Catoctin Mountain Trains and Hobbies. After a year of preparation, help from our friends & our children - Wendy & Chip - we opened CM Trains on September 1, 1990. Since opening, we take pride in keeping the best selection of new and old trains available to collectors and hobbyists like you.

Our love of trains started with Paul when he received his first train set on Christmas Eve when he was 6 months old. It became a tradition in his family to set up the Lionel trains under the Christmas tree every year. We continue to set up the Lionels under the tree and have passed the tradition on to our children.

Paul has been an active post-war Lionel collector for more than 35 years. As MTH Electric trains have become more popular, Paul's interests with MTH have also grown. As he tried to acquire trains, Paul realized that the Northern Maryland area needed a shop like ours.

Marcia has been right behind Paul, keeping him on track with his goals and dreams. When you come in, you'll probably find Marcia hiding in the back, paying bills, answering the e-mail, and challenging herself to an occasional game of solitaire on the computer to unwind.

The one thing we like about our business is seeing the look on the customers' faces as they walk through the front door and see all the trains. We are delighted to hear the stories and memories our customers share from their childhood. As customers return to our shop, we have the valuable opportunity of making many new friends.

Today's market brings many wonderful choices. Paul and I hope to be able to guide you through your decisions by assisting you with selecting great trains. We are helpful and spend time with you to understand your needs and budget. Our answers to your questions are always straightforward and honest. We enjoy what we do and are here to serve our valued customers.

We both look forward to seeing or hearing from you. Give CM Trains a try!