G Scale Model Railroad Designs (For Small Businesses)
I know what you mean, my wallet’s been feeling a little on the low side these days too. Times are tough. REALLY tough! However I stumbled on a scheme the other day that just might help your small establishment. It was a memory from living in the big city. This was in New York City. Close to the end of the year mom would take us out to the big park for a little walk but it was too uncomfortable to stay outside for too long so we would end up at a department store. It was one of the biggest, multistory department stores but it really isn’t important which. There, right in the store would be this spectacular toy train display. You had to wait because there were so many kids but after a time get your turn to press the button that started one of the many trains to move around the setup. What a great memory we had there! The track was big as a swimming pool! It was a complete dimension onto itself.
And here’s the rub, even though my mom didn’t have a lot money and always came in with the intention of never parting with a dime, by the end of the day it seemed like we without fail ended up buying some little trinket, even if it was just a hot dog from one the street venders. So here’s the thought I had:
Use display g scale railroad trains to draw customers in:
Toy retailers have known this for a long time and hardware stores have found this a natural match since people can buy the materials and kits for model railroading all right there. But I think other kinds of establishments could really increase revenue by having a model railroad, especially eye catching g scale trains and tracks. Any store with a display window that looks onto a busy walk way like in a commercial area could really draw parents and their kids in. It wouldn’t even have to be a establishment related to miniature trains. A pediatrician’s practice might just have a g gauge display to keep the kids busy while they waited for their appointments or for prescriptions. The display would give the business a considerable leg up over its competition. Some parents would even be grateful for the time that their kids are enthralled by the locomotives to shop for themselves. The increased business would be well worth the costs in terms of space, start up costs and maintenance. Surely, anywhere families are forced to wait would be helped from such an addition. Thankful parents would make for return business.
Consider a model train setup for your Bed and Breakfast and Restaurant:
This would be well suited for that Bread an Breakfast you’ve always dreamed of. Want to have a quirky feel for your Texas style barbecue but can’t think of what to do? You could market your Bed-and-Breakfast as a locomotive Bed-and-Breakfast and you could have several trains. If you have a swimming pool in the back or a patio where people eat you could have a locomotive that makes it rounds around by the seats and rig it so that the train actually carries out the drinks to people. The experience would be sure to draw people with their kids and you could make a little bit of surplus revenue by selling toys. If you have a local tourist trap that is train related you could create a tie-in to this site. Think of the American history tie-ins in your nearby area.
It’s a tough world out there these days. But that is exactly why it is the perfect time to look for a business increasing angle like this. A distinctive business identity is sure to help you succeed in these hard economic times. I’ve only skimmed the surface. Imagine a miniature golf park where a g scale train winds through the entire course, going across ponds and across runways and where the players alter the train’s course by sinking holes…
Here is more information on G Scale Model Trains. Here is a website with a free mini-course dedicated to Model Trains.
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