De Houtloods

De Houtloods is a specialist model‑building and hobby shop in Loosduinen, Den Haag, offering plastic kits, model trains in multiple scales, paints, tools and scenery materials. The shop also maintains a changing second‑hand stock and provides repair and decoder/electronics installation services.

Open Tuesday–Friday and Saturday mornings to early evenings, it’s a practical stop for hobbyists seeking supplies, technical help or locally sourced used models. Tram lines 2 and 4 stop nearby and parking options are available close to the store.

In the shop

• Large assortments of model trains, model cars, static kits and wooden kits.
• Shelves of paints, glues, tools, electronics decoders and scenery supplies.
• A dedicated service counter for train repairs, decoder installation and technical advice.
• Regularly updated second‑hand stock from other hobbyists.

Best way to experience it

• Allow 20–45 minutes to browse or longer if you need repairs or technical help.
• Bring measurements or photos of your model when asking for repairs or part matches.
• Weekends can be busier; visit weekday mornings for quieter shopping.

• Opening hours: Tue–Fri 09:30–17:30, Sat 09:30–17:00; closed Mon.
• Reachable by HTM tram lines 2 (Valkenboslaan) or 4 (De La Reyweg).
• Telephone: +31 70 345 6939 for stock or repair enquiries.
• On‑site or nearby parking generally available.