NormSoScale.com
Title
Norms O Scale Trains
Description
I began as an “HO” modeler during my early teens, with a building of several layouts, which continued into my late twenties. As the result of a major move, my layout had to be dismantled and sold. I was then consumed with family and business, still keeping a mild interest in railroading through magazines, etc. Thirty some years later I discovered 2 Rail “O” scale, which I never knew existed! I became a believer in that scale- gosh, it sure was easier to see….and I soon had nothing on my mind except trains. Sound familiar?
My problem was finding “O” scale material, kits track, etc. with no one having anything of any consequence. I started traveling around 1994 buying up estates, dealer lots, and importer overflow, while starting a small list of extra items for sale. It wasn’t long before people were asking for particular items. In my work as a rare coin dealer and jewelry storeowner, I was able to travel coast to coast, which enabled me to go to all the “O” scale shows, see other dealers, and become known.
Today, six years later, I have a retail store which is 7200 square feet, and specialize in “O” scale “2Rail” and “3Rail”. This has turned into my own “hobby-retirement “ business! We have a large mailing list of 2500 customers, doing an extensive amount of mail order, which involves shipping 200 to 300 cartons every month by UPS. Our sales total 1.5 million dollars per year, with ninety percent of our sales being in “2 Rail”. This has all culminated with this new WEB site!
Contact
Administrative:
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- Portland ME
- US 04102
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Registrant:
- Dowdy, Jason G
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- Sanford ME
- US 04073
