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Transitional business card for the new hobby store. Although most hardware customers didn't buy shovels and house paint at the hobby store, most hobby customers had become accustomed to buying railroad books and models at the hardware store. The photo image was of Nickel Plate Road Berkshire #759, to be later replaced by a more appropriate B&A steam locomotive. The store was open late on Fridays until 9pm. During the 1960s and '70s, lingering customers on Friday nights were often invited to Bob's house to operate his model railroad, or watch railroad slide shows and movies. In later years, the Friday groups would adjourn to a local restaurant for a late dinner and storytelling sessions.