Here in central IL in the mid 1960's we had Bowman's in LaSalle, Hobby Models at Sheridan Village in Peoria, and also Bergners. Bowmans and Hobby Models had HO trains, model kits, Cox planes. Bergners basement level had sporting goods, hunting, firearms, and plastic model kits. I was about 10 years old and these places were THE BEST. Could have lived there permanent. No $ but visiting was enjoyable.