# 4: The Red Caboose Hobby Shop, New York City

Jimmy B meets Mr Alan Spitz, owner (since 1970) of the iconic New York Hobby shop 'The Red Caboose'. Alan tells us a brief history of his store and of hobby shops in New York City. Catch some Godfather trivia too!
Location: 23 West 45th Street, Manhattan, NYC.
www.theredcabo...

[@tompPRR8976]

A great place to visit! Thanks for covering it.

[@jimmybonar2566]

You’re welcome! Thanks for the comment 😊

[@shawngilliland243]

Thanks for the guided tour of a unique toy train shop. The toy trains and talk about them from this businessman and enthusiast brings to mind my brother's love for toy trains when he was a boy.

[@jimmybonar2566]

Thanks so much for your nice comment; yes it was a privilege to talk to Mr Spitz and hear about the local history of NYC toy train stores.

[@joanneshellings5457]

Place to be in NYC, absolutely amazing availability of planes trains and cars of any make and model … cheers from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@jimmybonar2566]

Thank you, yes a real treat to discover this store and it's unique owner.

[@jillcollier5257]

Very interesting.

[@jimmybonar2566]

Thank you :)