Friday, December 02, 2011

Holiday Open House and Sale

On December 10 & 11, 2011 we will be having an open house and sale. Over the last few months we have had lots of estate items come in and what better time to offer them up than just before Christmas. All the extra product will be displayed over in one bay of the garage next door, as there is too much stuff on hand to get it all in the store.

We will also be offering in-store specials and a Holiday draw as well. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate and goodies are also going to be available during this time.

Take a moment on one of these two special days to slip out, check out the extra stock from the estates, check out the sales, and have a treat.

As a reminder the store hours on the weekend are:

Saturday 9am - 6pm

Sunday 10am - 5pm

So mark next weekend on your calendars and come and enjoy the savings just in time for the holidays.

Grey Central Railway Open House Dec 4, 2011

With the holiday season come the thoughts of the holiday trains. The Grey Central Railway is featuring an open house this Sunday, December 4, 2011 at their club layout. Come and see what model railroading is all about, or just come to watch the trains in action.

The open house is at:

    Participation Lodge

    684136 Side Road No. 30

    Five minutes east of Holland Centre.

Admission is by donation and the event runs from 1pm to 5pm.  This is a great event to spend some family time together. The Grey Central Club hopes to see you there.

Great Holiday Gift Ideas

We have many new items in stock for the holiday season including train sets for both the young and the young-at-heart. This season we have many of the different Thomas the Tank electric train sets to choose from to make the Thomas-lover in your life smile.

We also have custom-built train sets for those that want to get into the hobby with a good quality modellers set. They are available this year in both steam and diesel sets. Come in and check them out.  If there isn’t one built that you like we will help you custom build the one that suits your needs.

We offer many stocking stuffers and gift cards as well for those hard-to-buy-fors on your list.  If you have your eye on something be sure to send an email to carol@countylinecaboose.ca indicating what you would like so that when people come in looking for things to buy for you they can be directed to those items.

New Products Coming

Watch for the following new products that should be arriving in the store. If there is something that interests you, contact us and we will set it aside for you when it arrives. If there is a new product not on the list that you know is coming out and would like to reserve, please drop us a line and we will be happy to order it for you.

  • Atlas HO 40' Post war Box Car-CN # 537422 (150-201388)-ETA March 2012
  • Atlas HO 40’ Post war Box Car-CN #537672 (150-201389)-ETA March 2012
  • Atlas HO 40’ Post war Box Car-CN #538579 (150-201390)-ETA March 2012
  • Atlas HO 40’ Post war Box Car – TH&B #3079 (150-201400)-ETA March 2012
  • Atlas HO 40’ Post war Box Car – TH&B #3157 (150-201401)-ETA March 2012
  • Atlas HO 40’ Post war Box Car – TH&B #3363 (150-201402)-ETA March 2012
  • Atlas N Trainman Cupola Caboose CP #437482 (150-39863)-ETA March 2012
  • Atlas N Trainman Cupola Caboose CP #437486 (150-39864)-ETA March 2012

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Grey Central Railway Open House and Train Show this Weekend

With the onset of fall comes the train shows and this weekend there is one close to all of our customers that are in the Grey/Bruce Area.  The Grey Central Railway Club will be hosting their Annual Open House and Train show this Saturday September 17, 201 from 10am to 4pm.  It is located in the basement of Participation Lodge five minutes east of Holland Centre. 

For those that do not want to drive down to the cities where the majority of the shows are happening this is a great way to take in a train show close to home.

This event will feature the Grey Central Railway Layout operating, a few additional layouts that are usually brought in for the event, and a selection of vendors selling railway items and supplies.

So come on out and support a local train show.

For more information go to the Upcoming Train Shows section of our newsletter below.

New Products

The following new products have arrived since the last newsletter:

  • Model Railroader September 2011
  • Trains September 2011
  • Branchline September 2011
  • Garden Railways August 2011
  • Athearn HO Cdn Census ACF Hopper #7427 (140-72310)
  • Athearn HO Cdn Census ACF Hopper #7289 (140-72311)
  • Athearn HO Cdn Census ACF Hopper #7482 (140-72312)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Milk Car CN#11522 (140-84546)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Milk Car CN#11525 (140-84547)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Milk Car CN#11527 (140-84548)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Wood Reefer Swift#5861 (140-85443)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Wood Reefer Swift#5954 (140-85444)
  • Athearn HO 50’ Flat with 2 25’ Trailers CP#503206 (140-96365)
  • Athearn HO 50’ Flat with 2 25’ Trailers CP#503017 (140-96366)
  • Bachmann 4-Bay Grain Cars (CNR Rainbow, Gov’t of CDN, Heritage Fund)
  • Thomas and Friends Troublesome Truck #3 (160-77047)
  • Morning Sun Book-CN Through Passenger Service in Color (MS-1415)
  • Athearn HO CP#438706 Cupola Caboose (140-74009)
  • Athearn HO CP#434714 Cupola Caboose (140-74010)
  • Athearn HO CP#8202 GP35 Script (140-96042)
  • Athearn HO CP#8213 GP35 Script (140-96044)
  • Athearn N CN#412 2-6-0 Loco (140-11899)
  • Athearn HO CP 34’ Overton Coach (140-84287)
  • Athearn HO CP 34’ Overton 4 Pack Passenger (140-84307)
  • Athearn HO NFP#20 40’ Pickle Car (140-85443)
  • Athearn HO NFP#5954 40’ Pickle Car (140-85444)
  • Athearn HO CP Rail 40’ Derrick Flat (140-86037)
  • Athearn CN#1552 SW1500 (140-96697)
  • Athearn CN# 1569 SW1500 (140-96698)
  • Rapido HO Super Continental Line Coach CPR Silver/Maroon #2256 (RAP-100260)
  • Rapido HO Super Continental Line Coach CPR Silver/Maroon #2261 (RAP-100261)
  • Rapido HO Super Continental Line Coach CPR Silver/Maroon #2278 (RAP-100262)
  • Rapido HO Super Continental Line Coach CPR Silver/Action Red #2239 (RAP-100265)
  • Rapido HO Super Continental Line Coach CPR Silver/Action Red #2248 (RAP-100266)
  • Rapido HO Super Continental Line Coach CPR Silver/Action Red #2257 (RAP-100267)

New Products Coming

Watch for the following new products that should be arriving in the store. If there is something that interests you, contact us and we will set it aside for you when it arrives. If there is a new product not on the list that you know is coming out and would like to reserve, please drop us a line and we will be happy to order it for you.

  • Osborn HO Crates—mid September
  • Osborn Roof HO Truss—mid September 
  • Osborn HO Roadside Snack Bar—mid September
  • Athearn HO 40' Flat Car with Plane (140-96327)—mid September
  • Athearn HO 40' Flat Car with Plane (140-96328)—mid September
  • Walthers 2012 HO Catalogue (913-212)—mid September
  • Athearn HO 40 Outside Braced Box Car Canadian Pacific #234021 (140-85701)—ETA Jan 2012
  • Athearn HO 40 Outside Braced Box Car Canadian Pacific #236376 (140-85702)—ETA Jan 2012
  • Athearn HO 40 Outside Braced Box Car Canadian Pacific #238534 (140-85703)—ETA Jan 2012
  • Athearn HO 36' Meat Reefer Swift "Silverleaf" #2461 (140-85508)—ETA Jan 2012
  • Athearn HO 36' Meat Reefer Swift "Premium Bacon" #1861 (140-85511)—ETA Jan 2012
  • Athearn HO 36' Meat Reefer Swift "Premium Ham" #2379 (140-85514)—ETA Jan 2012
  • Athearn HO Trinity 3-Bay Hopper CP Rail in the following car numbers 115065, 116670, 116980, 116999, 117120, 117496—ETA Jan 2012

Newsletter Coupon

The featured savings for this newsletter issue is as follows:

Purchase any 3 Model Power HO scale vehicles and get the 4th one at half price.

Offer valid for both in-store and online purchases
Lowest price vehicle will be discounted
Offer expires October 10, 2011

Everyday Low Prices

The following are some of the items that all railroaders need, and as such we try to keep the prices very low and competitive to help you enjoy the hobby more.

Kadee HO #5 Couplers (380-5) $3.25
Proto Wheels (920-21257, 920-21258 and 920-21259) $7.75
Atlas HO Code 100 Flex Track 3ft Section (150-168) $4.25
Peco Track Cleaning Eraser (552-PL41) $8.65
Plastruct Plastic Weld (570-2) $5.75

Upcoming Train Shows

Grey Central Railway Club Annual Open House and Train Show*

  • When:
    • September 17, 2011 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Where:
    • Participation Lodge
    • Basement
    • 684136 Side Road No. 30
    • Holland Centre, ON
  • Contact Info:

Brampton Model Railroad Show*

  • When:
    • October 1, 2011 10:00am - 4:30pm
    • October 2, 2011 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Where:
    • Brampton Fair Grounds
    • Heart Lake Rd
    • Brampton, ON
  • Contact Info:

Woodstock Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • October 23, 2011 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Oxford Auditorium
    • Woodstock Fairgrounds
    • 875 Nellis Street
    • Woodstock, ON
  • Contact Info:

Annual Boomer Auction

Model Railway Equipment, all Scales

  • When:
    • October 29, 2011
      • Tables available at 8:00am
      • Auction Starts at 10:00am
  • Where:
    • Harriston Community Centre
    • Harriston, ON
  • Contact Info:
    • Questions can be directed to the store and will be passed to one of the organizers
    • Store contact information is listed on our homepage

Kitchener Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • November 6, 2011 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Bingeman’s Marshall Hall
    • 425 Bingeman’s Centre Drive
    • Kitchener, ON
  • Contact Info:

TH&B Model Railroad Flea Market Train Show*

  • When:
    • November 13, 2011 10:00am - 3:30pm
  • Where:
    • Marritt Hall
    • Ancaster Fair Grounds
    • 630 Trinity Rd
    • Ancaster, ON
  • Contact Info:
    • (905) 335-9112

* - Denotes shows that County Line Caboose will be attending.

Train Show Locations


View Model Train Shows in a larger map

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

13th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale May 14th

The 13th annual Model Railroad Garage sale is coming up fast. Mark May 14th on your calendar as you will not want to miss this wonderful event. It is a terrific way for those just starting in the hobby to find some items, meet others in the hobby, gain ideas, and share in discussions. Many have also found that sought after treasure on someone’s table that was just what they needed to bring some life to their own layout.

This event is hosted FREE of charge for both vendors and customers. It is put on as a modellers-for-modellers day to help spread the word that Model Railroading is a fun and fulfilling hobby for all ages. While this event only lasts 4 hours, many hours are spent on the planning and set up of the event. As long as the interest to attend is strong we will continue to put this event on.

Many have already signed up to be vendors, and spaces are filling up quickly. We will be taking reservations for vendors until May 7th, so if you are wishing to attend this year as a vendor please let us know ASAP.

Also this year, we will again be having the community table. For those that are not familiar with how the table works, it is a way for people to bring just a few things and leave them for sale at the event. If you wish to bring items for the community table we ask that they be brought in to the store no later than May 7th to have them tagged and set up for the sale. All items and money from the items sold is to be picked up by the end of May. If you wish more info on putting items on the table please feel free to contact me.

Get out the pen and circle May 14th on your calendars and come on out to share in the fun and excitement of the 13th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale.

Please note, the donations received from each year’s event are put back into improving the next year’s event. If you have ideas that you would like to see put into place for upcoming events please share them with us—we want to continue improving this event to ensure it remains something you want to attend and don’t want to miss.

Spring Has Sprung

This last weekend was a good indicator that spring is hopefully coming to stay.  With the coming of the spring temperatures so too will come the ice cream side of our operations once again.  As in the past the hours for both the ice cream and train sides will be extended.  Be sure to watch our site for updated hours as spring turns into summer.

Currently, as a reminder, our hours are as follows:

Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm

Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm

As always those customers from the KW area are more than welcome to pick items up in Waterloo.  Please contact Carol for details if this is a better way for you to get your product.

When contacting us by phone, the store number is best on the weekends—(519) 364-1390.  During the week, it is best to contact Carol by cell—(519) 807-2345.  There is voice mail on it as well so if there is no answer please leave a message.  This number is checked for messages several times during the day.

New Products

The following new products have arrived since the last newsletter:

  • Model Railroader May 2011
  • Trains May 2011
  • Branchline April 2011
  • Garden Railways April 2011
  • CP Tracks Issue 11-2
  • Railpower 1370 Power Unit by MRC (500-1370)
  • Atlas Book—Introduction to N scale (150-6)
  • Atlas Book—Nine N Scale Layouts (150-7)
  • Atlas Vehicle HO Mini-Cooper S Red (150-30000053)
  • Atlas Vehicle HO 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus Yellow (150-30000058)
  • Atlas Vehicle HO 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus Red (150-30000057)
  • Atlas Vehicle HO 2005 Ford Mustang GT Red (150-30000055)
  • Atlas Vehicle HO Mini-Copper S Blue (150-30000054)
  • Atlas Vehicle HO 2008 Audi A4 White (150-30000052)
  • Assortment of Atlas N scale freight cars
  • Atlas N Diesel GP40-2 Canadian National #6409 Locomotive (150-40000247)
  • Kato N Diesel ES44AC Canadian Pacific #8718 (381-1768904)
  • Atlas Right Track Power Unit (150-311)
  • Atlas N Scale GP38-2 Canadian National (GTW) #4923 Locomotive (150-47672)
  • Testors Plastic Cement Tube (704-3501)
  • Atlas Pier Girder HO (150-82)
  • Model Power HO Lighted Clock (2 per pack) (490-598)
  • Woodland Scenics HO Figures, Snowball Fight (785-1894)
  • Woodland Scenics HO Figures, Service Station Attendants (785-1948)
  • Woodland Scenics HO Figures, Fly Fishermen (785-1910)
  • Woodland Scenics HO Figures, Roofers (785-1828)
  • Book—CP in Color Vol 2 Western Lines (MS-1398)
  • True Line Trains HO Boxcar CP Graffiti CP #85001 (TLT-304001)
  • True Line Trains HO Boxcar CP Graffiti CP #85006 (TLT-304002)
  • Book—101 More Track Plans for Model Railroaders (400-12443)
  • Book—Model Railroading from Prototype to Layout (400-12460)
  • Woodland Scenics HO Granny’s House Structure (785-5186)
  • DPM N Roadkill Cafe Structure (785-51200)
  • DPM N Reed Books Structure (785-51500)
  • DPM N Bruce’s Bakery Structure (785-5000)
  • Book—Scenery By The Seasons (400-12455)
  • Book—Model Railroading In Small Spaces 2nd Edition (400-12442)
  • Juneco HO CN Wheel Stops (4 per pack) – (389-C7)
  • Book—When Steam and Steel Get In Your Blood (0921871148)
  • True Line Trains HO Slab Side Hopper 4 Bay TH&B #2861 (TLT-300589)
  • True Line Trains HO Slab Side Hopper 4 Bay TH&B #2863 (TLT-300590)
  • True Line Trains HO Slab Side Hopper 4 Bay TH&B #2872 (TLT-300591)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Flat Car CPR #307408 (140-96333)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Flat Car CPR #307412 (140-96334)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Flat Car CPR #307415 (140-96335)
  • Woodland Scenics Fine Ballast (785-70 to 785-76)
  • Model Power HO Single Hwy Light 4” (3 per pack) (490-495)
  • Model Power HO Double Hwy Light 4” (2 per pack) (490-496)
  • Model Power HO Goose Neck Lamps (3 per pack) (490-501)
  • Model Power HO Globe Type 2” Lamps (3 per pack) (490-498)
  • Model Power HO Single Hwy 2 1/4” (3 per pack) (490-497)
  • Model Power HO Blvd Square Top Lights 2” (3 per pack) (490-499)
  • Athearn HO F7A CPR#4041 (140-80232)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Express Boxcar CN #11054 (140-92297)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Express Boxcar CN #11072 (140-92298)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Flat Car CN#651934 (140-97704)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Flat Car CN# 652486 (140-97705)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Flat Car CN#653067 (140-97706)
  • Bachmann N Diesel BN#5491 Locomotive (160-61354)
  • Bachmann N Diesel SD45 BN #6474 Locomotive (160-82761)
  • Canadian Railway Modeller Magazine T17T6
  • MiniMetals HO 1953 Ford Country Squire Wagon Carnival Red (221-30250)
  • MiniMetals HO 1953 Ford Country Squire Wagon Woodsmoke Gray (221-30252)
  • MiniMetals HO 1953 Ford Country Squire Wagon Raven Black (221-30253)
  • Athearn HO GP38-2 CN# 4701 Locomotive (140-77142)
  • Athearn HO GP38-2 CN# 4709 Locomotive (140-77143)
  • Kadee HO Standard Whisker Coupler #148 Bulk (25 per pack) (380-14)
  • Walthers 48’ HO Container Stoughton CN Laser (933-1802)
  • Walthers HO Chassis Container Kit (933-3110)

New Products Coming

Watch for the following new products that should be arriving in the store. If there is something that interests you, contact us and we will set it aside for you when it arrives. If there is a new product not on the list that you know is coming out and would like to reserve, please drop us a line and we will be happy to order it for you.

  • Exact Rail Products—we are now a dealer for them
  • Rapid Wide Vision Caboose Re-runs CP Rail due Fall 2011
  • Rapido Super Continental HO Coaches CP (Silver/Maroon) due Summer 2011
  • Rapido Super Continental HO Coaches CP (Silver/Action Red) due Summer 2011
  • Athearn HO SD 40 Locomotive Canadian National Zebra Scheme due June 2011
  • Athearn HO SD 40 Locomotive Canadian Pacific Script due June 2011
  • Athearn HO SW1500 Locomotive Canadian National due June 2011
  • Athearn 50’ Gondola with Scrap Load CP Rail due June 2011
  • Athearn HO Ford “C” Delivery Van UPS due July 2011
  • Athearn HO Cupola Caboose Canadian Pacific Script due April 2011
  • Rapido HO FP9A due late 2011
  • Athearn HO ACF Centerflow Hoppers Canadian Census available in three numbers (7427, 7289, and 7482) due September 2011
  • Athearn HO 40’ Stock Car Canadian Pacific available in four numbers (277038, 277125, 277164, and 277187) due September 2011
  • Athearn 50’ Flat with two 25’ Trailers Canadian Pacific due September 2011
  • Roundhouse HO 40’ Milk Car Canadian National due September 2011

If there is something that you wish to preorder and do not see it listed here, please feel free to contact us.

Newsletter Coupon

The featured savings for this newsletter issue is as follows:

Purchase any structure kit or kits that come to a regular total of $20.00 or more before taxes and receive a free tube of Testors Plastic Cement (704-3501)

Offer valid for both in-store and online purchases
Limit of ONE free tube per customer per purchase
Offer expires May 6, 2011

Everyday Low Prices

The following are some of the items that all railroaders need, and as such we try to keep the prices very low and competitive to help you enjoy the hobby more.

Kadee HO #5 Couplers (380-5) $3.25
Proto Wheels (920-21257, 920-21258 and 920-21259) $7.75
Atlas HO Code 100 Flex Track 3ft Section (150-168) $4.25
Model Flex Paint $4.29
Xuron Track Cutters (769-2175B) $15.25

Upcoming Train Shows

Woodstock Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • April 17, 2011 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Oxford Auditorium
    • Woodstock Fairgrounds
    • 875 Nellis Street
    • Woodstock, ON
  • Contact Info:

13th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale*

  • When:
    • May 14, 2011 8:00am – Noon
  • Where:
    • County Line Caboose
    • 014121 Bruce County Rd 10, RR 1
    • Elmwood, ON
  • Contact Info:

Grey Central Railway Club Annual Open House and Train Show*

Brampton Model Railroad Show*

  • When:
    • October 1, 2011 10:00am - 4:30pm
    • October 2, 2011 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Where:
    • Brampton Fair Grounds
    • Heart Lake Rd
    • Brampton, ON
  • Contact Info:

* - Denotes shows that County Line Caboose will be attending.

Train Show Locations


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Sunday, March 27, 2011

13th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale May 14th

The 13th annual Model Railroad Garage sale is coming up fast.  Mark May 14th on your calendar as you will not want to miss this wonderful event.  It is a terrific way for those just starting in the hobby to find some items, meet others in the hobby, gain ideas, and share in discussions.  Many have also found that sought after treasure on someone’s table that was just what they needed to bring some life to their own layout.

This event is hosted FREE of charge for both vendors and customers.  It is put on as a modellers-for-modellers day to help spread the word that Model Railroading is a fun and fulfilling hobby for all ages.  While this event only lasts 4 hours, many hours are spent on the planning and set up of the event.  As long as the interest to attend is strong we will continue to put this event on. 

Many have already signed up to be vendors, and spaces are filling up quickly.  We will be taking reservations for vendors until May 7th, so if you are wishing to attend this year as a vendor please let us know ASAP.

Also this year, we will again be having the community table.  For those that are not familiar with how the table works, it is a way for people to bring just a few things and leave them for sale at the event.  If you wish to bring items for the community table we ask that they be brought in to the store no later than May 7th to have them tagged and set up for the sale.  All items and money from the items sold is to be picked up by the end of May.  If you wish more info on putting items on the table please feel free to contact me.

Get out the pen and circle May 14th on your calendars and come on out to share in the fun and excitement of the 13th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale.

Please note, the donations received from each year’s event are put back into improving the next year’s event.  If you have ideas that you would like to see put into place for upcoming events please share them with us—we want to continue improving this event to ensure it remains something you want to attend and don’t want to miss.