Trains & Such

“People are wired from birth with an interest in trains,” says Trains and Such owner Don Chehowy. “I remember growing up in Fort William, Ontario, and all the locomotives that rolled through. I felt an affinity for them since day one.”

Trains and Such got its start in 1972 under different ownership. In 2006, Don gathered some other enthusiasts and seized the opportunity to buy it. Over the years, Don has expanded the company from its traditional brick-and-mortar roots into a larger online presence.

“We have complete services for model railroads, but we cater to hobbyists of all types,” Don says. “Architectural firms may come in for scenery and small tools to build scale models. War game hobbyists come in for scenery and detail parts. We have a lot of supplies for diorama builders. Anyone who’s looking to build models and small-scale examples can come to us.”