Zientek is one of those stores that are hidden away from the hustle and bustle of big shopping malls and the likes. It has two storeys of HO scale stuff and one needs to actually take sometime to explore the place. There are multiple rooms upstairs where items are stored and is managed by one lonesome gentleman. The store has a ton of rolling stock, the items are dust laden but reasonably priced, I think. The store is operating at reduced hours of 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

Cool place with an interesting history.

Dont let the outside of this place fool you this is a hidden jewel for model train enthusiast lots of old bluebox kits also alot of new stuff. Also a good amount of N scale stuff. Love this place have to stop by more often.Great to order from also.

Great place to browse the shelves and cabinets. Rolling stock and locomotives in varied eras and styles.

If you like dusty model train stores with treasures on every shelf this is the place for you. It even smells right. Not for the fastidious, but if you are up for adventure, check it out. The prices and selection are amazing and there is an astonishing array of vintage in box items.

Nice place

You gotta go and check this place out. So much stuff I was blown away at the HO inventory.

This is the best model train shop I have ever been in. Lots and lots of stuff that has been out of production or hard to find, huge selection and great prices. Just a forewarning, do call ahead as it is a small business that might not always follow the hours posted here and do bring a flashlight as some shelves arent very easy to view in the lighting. Also it is cash only

Great deals on all manner of older harder to find model railroad models, mostly HO scale but there are some pieces for other scales. It is cash only so bring a decent chunk of cash, because you WILL find a ton of stuff you want. Just be careful about which side of 18th street you park on. It changes depending on the day, and the CPD will nail you with a ticket.

Great selection of rolling stock. Plus a wonderful building to experience.

A great shop with a helpful owner. I visited for the first time this week and will definitely be back. A few things to remember.1- Cash only.2- Allow plenty of time to look/dig. Theres allot to see here.3- Dont drive away just because the lights are turned off/low.4- Watch where you park. Damen becomes a ticket zone after 4.

The old fashioned hardware store version of a model train store. Every possible thing you need. Just explore and find. Amazing inventory.

Its a great store,John has a fine selection of trains, and is very helpful. If youre modeler in the city this is the place to go.

A great little shop

Large variety of ho scale supplies at good prices

Any modeler will be a kid in a candy store here. Note: Cash only

I buy my stuff for train layouts before n its worth the experience.

Model Railroad Equipment, a knock the dust off to find the out of stock hard to find models.

John and his shop are great!!!!!!!😊

Love shopping there

A hidden treasure.