Antique store · Metamora, Indiana

Words & Images home of The Train Place

19050 Main St, Metamora, IN 47030

39.4465° N 85.1346° W

Words & Images home of The Train Place is an antique store at 19050 Main St, Metamora, IN 47030.

About the shop

Words & Images home of The Train Place is a specialty shop in historic Metamora, Indiana focusing on kerosene lighting and toy trains. Owned by George Ginther (The Lantern Guy) and Gail Ginther (The Booklady), this small, family-run store offers an extensive collection of kerosene lanterns, lamp chimneys in multiple sizes, and lantern globes. The shop combines George's passion for vintage Dietz lanterns and lighting equipment with Gail's artistic background. Located on Main Street in the heart of the canal town, it's a quick browsing destination for collectors seeking quality kerosene lighting supplies and train memorabilia.

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What you'll find

Kerosene LightingToy TrainsLanterns

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The particulars

Shop format
Single Owner Shop
Shop size
Small Shop
Typical visit
Quick Stop

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Make a day of it

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