JR Junction Train & Hobby

JR Junction Train & Hobby is a model railroading and hobby store at 2716 Erie Blvd E in Syracuse, New York. It is a train shop first and not a trading card store: the shelves are built around model trains in every common scale, with plastic model kits, paints and model rockets filling out the rest. It suits hobbyists building a layout, parents looking for a first ready-to-run set, and anyone shopping for kits or building supplies on the east side of Syracuse.

What's on the shelves

Model trains are the core of the stock. The store carries O, HO, N and large scale, with ready-to-run train sets, locomotives, rolling stock, track, scenery, detailing parts, buildings and accessories. Transformers, power supplies, digital command control, smoke supplies and electrical and maintenance supplies cover the practical side of running a layout, and a pre-owned and vintage section turns up older pieces. Brands span the range from beginner sets to expert-level equipment.

Large scale is stocked more selectively. The store does not carry every large scale line, but it offers special ordering or can point beginners toward a source. Special orders are available generally for items not on the shelf.

Beyond trains, the hobby side includes:

• Plastic model kits in categories such as automobiles, airplanes and space, military and armor, ships and boats, and science fiction
• Tamiya and Testors paints and finishing supplies, plus glues, cements and adhesives
• Tools, balsa and bass wood, brass, aluminum, steel and copper stock, and screws and fasteners for scratch building
• Model rockets and supplies, radio control models, slot cars, kites and die cast models
• Pinewood derby supplies, wood kits, books, videos, periodicals, clothing and railroad-themed gifts

Ordering and pickup

Orders can be placed online and picked up in the store at no added shipping cost. Customers who pay by card online do not need to bring a confirmation receipt, though having it speeds things up. Shipped orders go only to the billing address of the card used. The store accepts American Express, Apple Pay, Diners Club, Discover, Google Pay, Mastercard, Shop Pay and Visa.

Store policies

New, unused and unopened items can be returned within 30 days of purchase, and an identical item can be exchanged within 7 days. Books, magazines, calendars, videos, paint, glue, gift certificates and vintage items are final sale. Items that have been modified in any way are not accepted for return or exchange. Anyone who receives damaged or broken merchandise should call the store before sending it back, and a replacement or warranty repair is shipped with return shipping paid.

Hours and getting there

The store is at 2716 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY 13224. It is a small business and closes occasionally for personal days and vacations, so a call ahead is wise before a long drive.

From Thanksgiving through New Year's the store also opens Sundays from noon to 4 PM, and on Christmas Eve it is open 10 AM to 3 PM.

The local scene

Several other Syracuse hobby and collectibles stores sit within a few miles. All Sports Collectors Gallery is 0.8 miles away, Central Hobby Supply 1.1 miles, Megaton Games 1.2 miles, Bacon's Baseball Card Shop 2.1 miles and Ciotti Hobby 2.2 miles. For a larger gathering, the Collectors Fest #112 show is 5.7 miles away and next starts on November 1, 2026.