An old-fashioned hobby shop
Fred's isn't set up as an internet store. It's a place to come in, hang out and catch up on the latest.
The Fred in Fred's
Fred Loosbrock built custom layouts for 15 years before he and his dad opened the shop in 2010. His layouts have appeared at Science City at Union Station, Crown Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.
Today the shop stocks all scales from Z to G, an extensive scenery line, and a healthy selection of vintage trains and memorabilia, with a repair bench to match.
- June 2010Opens on W. 80th St. in historic downtown Overland Park.
- June 2017Moves to a space three times the size, five minutes away.
- 2025Marks 15 years with a limited-run anniversary boxcar.
- TodayOpen at our new home on W. 103rd St., in the Wycliff Commercial Center.
Inside the shop
