Local architect fulfills dream, opens train shop

Architect follows dreams and opens up a hobby train shop in Ferndale.

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As a young boy, Rainy Hamilton Jr.'s dreams were filled with model trains, intricate winding tracks and the lifelike scenery that surrounded it all. The passion that continues to fuel his love for model trains also serves as the driving force behind today’s grand opening of his very own hobby shop -- Rainy Day Hobbies.

Situated on Woodward Avenue in downtown Ferndale, the 2,000-square-foot store will serve as a retreat for "kids of all ages," featuring merchandise to cater to both the veteran hobbyist or those just entering the world of model trains.

"My father, Rainy Hamilton Sr., started my interest in model trains one Christmas, and from that moment, I was hooked," said Hamilton, a founding principal architect at Detroit-based Hamilton Anderson Associates. "I looked for every opportunity to earn a little extra allowance, and as soon as it was in my pocket, I jumped on my bike and rode straight to the hobby shop."

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