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America's Best Train, Toy & Hobby Shop

"The Small Box Store, With The Big Box Selection"

About Us

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America's Best Train, Toy & Hobby Shop is the area's leading model train retailer serving Barrington, Glen Ellyn, Itasca, Wheaton and surrounding areas since 1992. We sell model trains and train parts, model paint, toys, puzzles and much more. For all your model train needs and toy needs, visit America's Best Train, Toy & Hobby Shop in Itasca.

Areas Served

What We Offer

Our Services include:

Train Repair
Children's Toys

Our Brands include:

Tomy Tomica 25% off
Thomas Wooden Railway 20% off
Playmobil 30% off
Puzzles 20% off
Floor Puzzels 40% off
Christmas Train Ornaments 40% off
Bryer Horses 40% off
Christmas Tree Ornaments 40% off
Bruder Trucks & Accessories 30% off
Truck Accessories 30% off
Lego 30% off
Thomas Apparel 25% off
Tolo Animals & Figures 5.99 ea (regular price $8.49-9.99)
Games 25% off
Hardcover Railroad books 40% off
Playmobil 1 2 3 preschool toys 30% off
Chugginton Sets, Track Packs & Accessories 20% off
Kites 30% off
Calico Critter Animal Families 20% off
Calico Critter Vehicles and Building 30% off
All Schleich Animals 20% off
Used HO Scale Freight Cars buy 3 get one free
Bagged HotWheel Cars buy 2 get one free
Carrera Race Track Borders 70% off
Carrera Race Track Section 40% off
Assorted Preschool Toys 20% off
Paint by Number sets 25% off
Bath Beach and Pool Toys 50% off
Wallposters $5.99 ea (reg price $9.99-14.99)
Used N Gauge Cars buy 3 get one free
Science Project toys 50% off
Erector Sets 50% off
K-Nex Toys 50% off
Cobi Toys 40% off
Rokenbok Toys 50% off

Our Products include:

Trains
Train Parts, Tracks and Wire
Scenery
O, G, N, HO, S, Z and O27 Gauge
Train DVDs
Buildings
Model Trains
Model Train Paint
Scratchbuilding Supplies
Glue
Toys
Slot and Model Cars
Gliders
Kites
Pine Wood Derby
Puzzles
Magazines
Memorabilia
Party Supplies
Clothing and Apparel
King Kong
AK Interactive Paint
Mission Models Paint
Halloween Trains
Halloween Horses
*Premier Kites now in stock

Testimonials

On 12/23/2025 Uruay K had this to say:
Amazing Plane and train collection and the area is amazing and the people who work there are nice.

On 12/15/2025 MOB had this to say:
If you're a train fan or are looking for unique toys, this is the store for you. There are few privately owned hobby shops with such a selection.

On 12/10/2025 Gregory Corliss had this to say:
If you're looking for HO or O scale, they probably have it. Come prepared to stay for hours as they're packed full if surprises

On 10/17/2025 C had this to say:
This is by far the last classic toy train store in the Chicago area amazing selection of both preowned and new in box Thomas wooden railway/Chuggington/Brio items in occasionally even the Whittle Shortline Railroad! Prices are decent and they also have a great selection of Lionel and Lego. Highly recommend stopping by Tony the owner has a wealth of knowledge on Thomas wooden railway and Whittle Shortline. I always look forward to seeing new things in the store.

On 9/9/2025 José María Esteban Pérez had this to say:
(Translated by Google) Fantastic place, with thousands of items of all sizes and at very good prices. 100% recommended. (Original) Fantástico lugar, hay miles de artículos de todas las escalas y a muy buen precio. Recomendable 100x100.

Contact Us

America's Best Train, Toy & Hobby Shop
865 Maplewood Dr. Itasca, IL 60143
Phone: (630) 467-1102
Email: americasbesttrain@yahoo.com

Between Holiday Inn and the Itasca Post Office

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Cards, NFC Mobile Payments

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM