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End of the line

As many of you know, Perry Becker passed away September 18th, 2024. Over the past year, Jim and Paul have worked on reducing inventory to make closing the business easier and that day is fast approaching.

Please note that effective December 20th, 2025, Perry's Hobbies will officially close, bringing a long history of selling Railroad Books, DVD's and model trains to an end.

Perry started Perry's Hobbies in 1967/68 so over the past 58 years, we have been extremely fortunate and blessed to have some of the very best customers anyone could ask for. We have also been very blessed to get to know many of you quite well and develop many close friendships. Please know that this was not an easy choice for us to make but as they say, all good things must come to an end. Perry’s family as well as Jim, Diane and Paul are all extremely grateful for all of the support over these many years through the mail and at train shows and we will definitely miss each and every one of you.

Starting 2026, although Perry’s Hobbies will be gone, we do look forward to still seeing and visiting with everyone at train shows.

Please note that if you do have anything reserved with us, we will be reaching out soon to update you.
Jim and Paul will still be available to answer any questions that you may have.

THANK YOU from all of the Becker's.

 


 

Book SALE!
Signature Press Book Closeout Sale

Looking for GREAT prices on books?

We're closing out assorted book titles!

Click HERE to see Titles and Prices!

Don't wait, all titles listed are VERY limited!

Book SALE!
Signature Press Book Closeout Sale

 


 

New book titles, In Stock & Coming Soon! (As Listed)

Newest Railroad Books

• Cascade Green to the Pacific •

• Exploring the Chicago & North Western in Iowa & Illinois w/Randy J. Williams V1 •

• Kansas City Southern Southeast Division •

• Midwest Powerhouse Exploring the I&M Rail Link in Iowa •

Minneapolis Northfield & Southern Railroad Equipment Color Guide

• The Century Series •

• The Last Three Decades of the Chicago & North Western 1971 - 1995•


Click HERE for more information!


 



We've updated our Consignment pages!

We've been receiving some new models and books too and have updated our consignment lists!

These are all single items, so don't wait!

Contact us with items you're interetested in BEFORE
somebody beats you to it!

(Consignment lists are available by email or hard copies upon request too!)

Click HERE for more information!

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Lists & Updates by email!

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Upcoming Shows



2025 TRAIN SHOWS •

• These train show listings are for information purposes only. •
• Please use your own discretion and follow CDC Health Guidelines if attending. •
• Perry's Hobbies is not responsible for any repercussions from these listings.

Show Dates

Show Details

Show Website

Saturday,
December 6 & Sunday
December 7

Albert Lea Model Railroad Show & Swap Meet
Northbridge Mall Shopping Center
2510 Bridge Ave. Albert Lea, MN 56007
Saturday 9am - 4 pm
Sunday 10am - 3 pm
Perry's Hobbies will have tables at this show!
(We will be leaving early on Sunday,
so come Saturday or early Sunday to see us!)

(Not Yet Available)

Saturday,
December 13

North Metro Model RR Club;
VFW Club Coon Rapids
1919 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55433
9am - 2 pm
Admission Charged; Adults $5, Kids 12 and under FREE
Perry's Hobbies will have tables at this show!

(Not Yet Available)

 

Keep checking back, we'll update more shows as we get them!

 


 

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Perry Becker

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Perry Becker, the man behind Perry’s Hobbies. Perry started the hobby business in 1966, which grew to include his brother Jim in the early years and later nephew Paul.

We are extremely grateful to all those that supported Perry’s Hobbies over the many years. He grew to know many of you as friends, sharing railroading knowledge, trips, memories, and life stories. Click here to view Perry's full Obituary.

We've known for quite some time that we have some of the best customers and friends out there. This has been proven to us even more each day since Perry's passing. All of the well wishes, condolences and wonderful stories that so many of you have shared with our family has meant SO much to all of us. Words can't express how grateful we are to each of you. Please know that when we say thank you, there are many, MANY other words of gratitude, love, emotions and appreciation to all of you that have helped us through this difficult time. So, THANK YOU from the entire Becker family.

 


 

R Perry's Hobbies Special Project! D

Not available from Intermountain!

HO Scale Only
Intermountain PS 4750 Covered Hopper Car


ex DM&E (Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern)

patched RCP&E (Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern)

For more information, Click HERE!