Hiawatha Hobbies
Overview
Hiawatha Hobbies is a long‑running, full‑service hobby shop in Pewaukee offering model railroading (multiple scales), radio‑control vehicles, slot cars, plastic models and a wide range of tools, paints and scenery materials. The store operates from its Silvernail Road location and maintains a full website for contact and basic product info.
Staffed by hobbyists, the shop mixes retail inventory with hands‑on advice for building layouts, DCC setup and RC maintenance. It has been operating under the Hiawatha name for many years and is a local resource for parts and specialty supplies.
What to Expect
A well‑stocked local hobby shop focused on model railroading and radio‑control products with knowledgeable staff who can advise on builds and equipment.
Look out for:
- Multiple model railroad scales (Z, N, HO, O, G) plus DCC controllers and track accessories.
- Radio‑control cars, boats and aircraft alongside slot cars and plastic model kits.
- Paints, airbrush supplies, tools and scenery materials for layout building.
- Staff expertise for troubleshooting DCC, layout planning and part sourcing.
Best way to experience it: Call or check the website before visiting for specific parts or special orders; weekdays tend to be less busy for one‑on‑one help and bringing photos/measurements speeds troubleshooting.
Things to Note
- Address: 2026 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee, WI; phone (262) 544‑4131.
- Published store hours: Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Fri 10:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun Noon–5:00 PM.
- Website lists product categories and is useful for contacting the store about availability.
- Call ahead for hard‑to‑find parts, special orders or detailed DCC help.
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