After closing the location in Saint Paul’s Merriam Park Neighborhood, Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store re-opened in St. Louis Park in 2022. After the transfer to new owners, the store transitioned from open play to pay-to-play and has continued with that model in St. Louis Park. The store transitioned to a pay-to-play model in 2019. Discounts are offered for multiple children. Train-tastic Birthday Parties are back and include a private train-themed party room where you can bring your own party foods, admission to the play space for up to 10 guests and a private play table. Find up-to-date information: Twin Cities Birthday Parties for Kids: Unique Spaces. The store originally opened in October of 2005 and was run by Choo Choo Bob himself, Bob Medcraft. Bob moved on to other things in 2019. The train store recently re-opened under new ownership, but still features story times with Engineer Paul. Our review and images below feature the original location, but we expect the model to be essentially the same at the new location. We will update more as the new store progresses. In the meantime, we highly recommend following the store on Facebook for updates. We have a link at the bottom of this page. Choo Choo Bob is a staple in our home since a friend of mine introduced me to this perfect little toy shop for families who love trains. And our family loves trains. Even though my boys love trains more than my girls, they all look forward to hanging out at Choo Choo Bob’s. In the words of Bob Medcraft, “Choo Choo Bob’s is a toy store that features trains”. He says this because some toy stores say they are train stores because they have a little Thomas and a little Brio or Chugginton. Other train stores are definitely not toy stores, have not ever been toy stores, and will never be a toy store built for a young train enthusiast. Choo Choo Bob’s bridges the gap for train lovers of little hands and big hearts. Behind the desk made to look like an engine (coolest desk ever), scale model railroad cars are displayed. The history of trains in Minnesota and throughout the United States is recorded in books available for purchase. I honestly didn’t know there was so much to know.Related Articles
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