Model Train Retailer – Roundhouse South Electric Trains
A family-owned model train retailer established in 1989, Roundhouse South Electric Trains operates from 4611 S Ridgewood Ave in Port Orange, Florida. The shop specializes in O-gauge and HO-scale model trains and accessories from major manufacturers including Lionel, MTH, Atlas, Bachmann, Walthers, and Woodland Scenics, serving collectors and hobbyists across Florida and nationally.
The company functions as an MTH Mega Store and holds MTH National Authorized Service Center status, providing repair and maintenance work in addition to retail sales. Its inventory includes over 1,500 items on sale, with roughly 473 O-gauge products and 231 HO-scale items in stock. Product categories cover diesel and steam locomotives, rolling stock, passenger cars, operating cars, complete train sets, track systems, power transformers, and scenery materials, along with collectibles such as vintage Star Wars action figures and Breyer horses.
Ready-to-run train sets marketed as gifts range from approximately $360 to $575. A notable exclusive offering is a Jack Daniels-branded Big Boy locomotive available for pre-order with a $200 deposit, priced at $1,899.95 and scheduled to ship in December 2026. The retailer ships daily from its Florida location and accepts multiple payment methods.
Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with the store closed on Sundays. The business reports a 4.9 out of 5 Google rating based on 144 reviews. Contact options include telephone at (386) 304-7002 and email at info@roundhousesouth.com.
The shop notes that its products are intended for ages 14 and older and are not designed for children under 14. With more than three decades in operation, the Port Orange location combines a broad in-stock catalog with authorized MTH service for area model railroad enthusiasts.