He does... but I dont think he uses it much. The best bet is to call or stop
in.
I dont receive anything either... just a lot of fun to go there.
--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, "Myers, Scott V." <svmyers@...> wrote:
>
> I see his phone number listed, but does he have an email address?
>
> ________________________________
> From: CBQ@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CBQ@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul K.
> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 12:03 AM
> To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [CBQ] Valley Roundhouse - Spring Valley, Illinois
>
>
>
> Amen to that, Mike! Marion is devoted to our hobby for well over fifty years
> and says that the shop is the "best kept secret around" as he does no formal
> advertising whatsoever. However, he claims loyal customers from a radius of
> 150 miles! If he doesn't have something you're looking for he can usually
> find it through his numerous, long time contacts in the hobby. And if not,
> it's generally not available any where. Many of the Society members are long
> time, satisfied customers and friends of Marion's as well. If you're in the
> Spring Valley area be sure not to miss stopping in at The Valley Roundhouse.
>
> BTW, I have no connection or receive any monetary or other compensation for
> my personal endorsement, here. Just a very satisfied, long term customer of
> the shop and friend of Marion.
>
> Paul Kossart aka "Paul The CB&Q Guy"
> Peru, IL
>
> ````````
> At 02:47 AM 12/12/2010, you wrote:
>
> >
> >Sat Dec 11, 2010 2:39 pm (PST)
> >
> >
> >Hey folks Â- I just returned from the Board of Directors meeting for the
> >Illinois Valley Division of the Midwest Region of the National Model
> >Railroad Association. We had the meeting at the Valley Roundhouse in Spring
> >Valley, Illinois. The Valley Roundhouse is not a hobby shop. It is the
> >ultimate CB&Q and Rock Island modeler's store. It is owned by Marion Brasher
> >(MMR) who has seen fit to stock the store from floor to ceiling (literally)
> >with every known piece, part, car, locomotive, and structure from the last
> >35 years. It is truly a hidden resource for "hard to find" or obsolete kits
> >and cars. Although he has lots of new stuff, there is a treasure trove of
> >articles and they are priced right. If you are ever cruising and get to the
> >I-39 / I-80 intersection in central Illinois, you need to take a few minutes
> >and go to Spring Valley. He specializes in HO and N scale but has other
> >stuff there too! Valley Roundhouse, Spring Valley, IL - (815) 663-3411.
>
>
>
>
>
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