Initially started by Callum Hosking as an online store about a year ago, the Little Train Shop became a bricks-and-mortar store on May 18.

"Since the closure of Tiger Hobbies in 2018, Northern Tasmanians have been without a dedicated model train shop to supply them with all their hobby needs," Mr Hosking said.

"I thought it was time to move into a store to get the products out of my house, and bring back model trains to Launceston," he said.

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And the timing is perfect, with the Hobart Model Train Show scheduled for August.

"We had been dealing with locals already through the online store, but as we opened they came in to shop and lots more are coming in to get supplies with the Hobart Model Train Show coming up."

Like the online store, the Little Train Shop has a range of model train sets, locomotives, rolling stock, track, accessories and scenery items from British, American and European brands.

Mr Hosking said many customers had commented "it was about time something like this was available in Launceston".

Little Train Shop is at Shop 4/77 George Town Road, Newnham and open between Tuesday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

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