Barnstormer,
About Hobby Squirrel, I was there 2 years ago, and unfortunately you may be disappointed. Its an office really, and a small one at that. He has lots of catalogs and a small selection of models. The guy was very nice and obviously into models and can order anything for you, but kind of defeats the purpose of a store doesn't it? Maybe he's grown a bit by now, I hope so, let me know what they are like now if you do, thanks.
The TrainsStore on 45th, almost forgot about that store - talk about organized mayhem! But I guess we kinda hijacked this thread from Vartan041 into a NYC hobby thread! Sorry about that.