Located in the Juniata section of Altoona, Shaffer's Full Steam Ahead Hobby Shop is the area's premier hobby retailer. The friendly staff at Full Steam Ahead looks forward to helping R/C and model railroad collectors find just the right product, for just the right price. Full Steam Ahead operates both a retail store and a online store stocked with the latest model railroad products and R/C products offered by our suppliers. Be sure to visit the suppliers page where you select the product or brand of your choice. Full Steam Ahead is a hub of activity where our loyal customers can be seen returning weekly for basic supplies such as paint, track, decals, detail parts, and electronic decoders.