I found this place local to me on this forum while looking for Slot Car products. I was leaning one way, then another, and then another while doing all my research online and from online retailers. I called these guys, talked in detail on the phone and then took a trip into the store. I had ALL my questions answered and was able to bring my son and wife back to try out some of the products in the store on their huge track layouts. I am heading back today to buy my list of items that we've talked about and collaborated together on. You just don't get this kind of free, expert, first-hand advice from any online retailer. Sure, the blogs online help. But until you can see it for yourself, it is hard to make these big purchase decisions. AND, as an added bonus to all this, their prices were the same as anything I found online and in many cases cheaper by about 10%! How's that for a brink & mortar business that has been in the business for many years! I plan on being back to see these guys time and time again as I get deeper into the hobby/sport with my son. Thanks Mid-Hudson Hobbies for a GREAT & WONDERFUL experience and all the help & free advice!