The Origin Of Whistle Stop: Whistle Stop Began Life In 1969 As A Small Antique Shop (Whistle Stop Antiques) Specializing In Old Toys And Trains Set Up In A Garage Size Building On Jefferson And 14 Mile In Harrison Township, Michigan. Richard Claggett, The Owner, Would Open The Shop 3 Or 4 Nights A Week To Sell Vintage Lionel And American Flyer Trains Along With Other Antiques. The Train Collecting Hobby Was In The Midst Of A Growth Spurt And Soon Richard Was Doing A Brisk Business. more... See more text