Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Holiday Open House

Once again this year we will be having a Holiday Open House.  We are inviting everyone to come out and share in the fun and savings. 

Mark the dates:

Saturday,December 1, 2012—9am to 6pm
Sunday, December 2, 2012—10am to 5pm

Some of events will include:

  • In-store specials
  • A holiday open house draw
  • Lots of good deals and hard to find items from various estates and consignments—so many that we have a bay in the garage next door set up
  • Hot beverages and tasty treats—served in the caboose
  • See Thomas the Tank running on his HO Track in the Caboose

Come on out, enjoy a treat, and maybe find a deal or two.

New Products

The following new products have arrived since the last newsletter:

  • Model Railroader December 2012
  • Trains December 2012
  • Branchline November 2012
  • Garden Railways December 2012 
  • Canadian Railway Modeller Train 18 Track 5
  • Woodland Scenics Tidy Track Clean Track Solution (785-4554)
  • CN Lines Magazine Vol 16 N4 (CNL-V16N3)
  • Walthers HO 2013 Catalogue (933-213) 
  • Model Railroader Book Bridges and Trestles – Volume 2 (400-12474)
  • Model Railroader Book How to Kitbash Structures (400-12472)
  • Trackside with Trains 2013 Calendar
  • HO 1950’s Desoto Sedan-Blue (221-30312)
  • HO 1950’s Desoto Sedan-Green (221-30313) 
  • HO 1950’s Desoto Sedan-Maroon (221-30314)
  • HO 1950’s Desoto Sedan-Gray (221-30315)
  • N Atlas CP Rail Caboose #437482 (751-39863)
  • N Atlas CP Rail Caboose #437486 (751-39864)
  • N Atlas CP Rail Thrall Gondola (150-50000821)
  • N Walthers 2013 Catalogue (913-253)
  • Classic Trains Steam Glory 3
  • HO Osborn Product Stand, Pete’s Produce (RRA-1062)
  • Osborn HO Garage (RRA-1026)
  • Osborn HO Branchline Station (RRA-1027)
  • Osborn HO Freight Shed (RRA-1028)
  • Osborn HO Barn (RRA-1029)
  • Osborn HO Church (RRA-1030)
  • HO Bachmann Train Set Santa Fe Flyer (160-647)
  • N scale Bachmann 4-Bay Grain Hopper CN Demo (160-19151)
  • Selection of Bachmann Grey Road Bed Nickel Silver EZ Track
  • HO Thomas and Friends Ice Cream Wagon (160-77021)
  • CN Lines Diesel Book Vol 1
  • Athearn HO Container CP Rail Intermodel (3 pk) (140-27711)
  • Athearn HO 20’ Container K-Line (3 pk) (140-28822)
  • N Bachmann 4-Bay Grain Hopper SK Wheat (160-19153)
  • N Bachmann 4-Bay Grain Hopper Gov’t Canada (160-19154)
  • DVD Military Trains
  • N Bachmann Diesel BN locomotive (160-61354)
  • HO Bachmann Diesel CN SD40-2 (160-60909)
  • N Bachmann Train Set Super Chief Diesel (160-24021)
  • Athearn HO 24’ Ore Hopper Canadian National (Single) #114722 (140-87031)
  • Athearn HO 24’ Ore Hopper Canadian National 6 Pack #1 (140-87032)
  • Athearn HO 24’ Ore Hopper Canadian National 6 Pack #4 (140-87034)
  • Great Model Railroads 2013 (GMR-2013)

Gift Cards Are Here

As the holiday season approaches and people are not sure what to get you, maybe consider a gift card.  They are available in any amount.  They can be picked up at the store, or ordered via phone or email and mailed out. 

Train Sets are Here

Since we specialize in trains, and the best way to get started in the hobby is with a train set, we have many to choose from this holiday season. 

For children we have many different Thomas the Tank and Friends sets to choose from, as well as the Thomas and Friends locomotives and cars to add to any existing HO scale layout if you don’t want to buy a whole set.

There are basic starter sets available in both HO and N scale, right up to the Tail End Express sets that are custom built for the person that is planning on having a set that is a little higher quality than the starter sets, but at very reasonable prices.  Custom train sets can be purchased from those that are already built in the store, or can be picked by you and built right in the store while you are there.  You will be surprised at what a great set can be built by walking through the store.  No two sets are the same, and all the custom sets come with a warranty like all the mass produced sets.

If model railroading is something that you have been thinking of getting into for the first time, restarting it as a hobby that you once had, check out the sets that we have available.  Come on in and see us and we will tailor a set to fit your needs at a reasonable price.

For train set pricing and quotes please feel free to email: carol@countylinecaboose.ca

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.

  • Model Railroader Book Livestock & Meatpacking (400-12473) ETA December 2012
  • Intermountain 4 Bay Cylindrical Covered Hopper Canadian Wheat Board (085-45116)
  • Intermountain 4 Bay Cylindrical Covered Hopper Canadian Wheat Board Government of Canada Car-CNWK (085-45119)
  • Intermountain 4 Bay Cylindrical Covered Hopper Canadian Wheat Board Government of Canada Car-CPWX (085-45120)
  • Intermountain 4 Bay Cylindrical Covered Hopper Farmland COOP-FLIX (085-45108)
  • True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210169)
  • True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210174)
  • True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210201)
  • True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210623)
  • True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210273)
  • True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210294)
  • N Woodland Scenics Black Angus Cows (785-2217) ETA November 2012
  • N Woodland Scenics Yorkshire Pigs (785-2218) ETA November 2012
  • Model Railroader Special Issue—How to Build a Model Railroad-ETA Fall 2012
  • Athearn HO 40’ Double Door Box Car CP Rail #290062 (140-74931)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Double Door Box Car CP Rail #290625 (140-74933)
  • Roundhouse HO 36’ Stock Car Canadian National #151159 (140-85755) ETA Fall 2012
  • Roundhouse HO 36’ Stock Car Canadian National #151164 (140-85756) ETA Fall 2012
  • Roundhouse HO 36’ Stock Car Canadian National #151190 (140-85757) ETA Fall 2012
  • Roundhouse HO 50’ Overland Passenger Car Coach Canadian Pacific (140-84808) ETA Fall 2012
  • Roundhouse HO 50’ Overland Passenger Car 4 Pack Canadian Pacific (140-84828) ETA Fall 2012
  • DVD CN 6060 Steam Special
  • Ambroid Glue

Newsletter Coupon

The featured saving for this newsletter issue is as follows, no need to print this just mention it at the time of purchase to receive your savings:

  • 25% off all Kalmbach Books 
  • Both in-stock and special order
  • Applies to in-store and on-line orders
  • Offer expires December 24, 2012

Many Ways to Shop with Us

Just a reminder as the holiday season approaches there are many ways to shop with us.

Main Store-Hours are:

Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

Weekday appointments are available by calling Carol at 519-807-2345.  If it goes to voicemail please leave a message as they are checked and returned many times throughout the day. 

You can shop via the website, for orders to be shipped, or picked up in Waterloo or at the store. Please note that there is a good deal of basic stock in Waterloo (as well as the store) available for immediate pickup: email carol@countylinecaboose.ca for details.

If we don’t have what you want in stock; don’t be shy—ask us about ordering it in for you.  We do orders weekly and can help you get that item you are looking for.  Orders can be placed 7 days a week via email.  We check emails daily and the sooner we get the order the sooner we can have it at the store for you.  You can also call to order products during the week by calling Carol at 519-807-2345.

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 #5 Couplers (380-5) $3.25
  • Proto wheels (920-21257, 920-21258, 920-21259) $8.99
  • Model Flex Paint $4.29
  • 1/4 oz. weight stripes of 12 (WEIGHT) $1.99
  • Testors Plastic Cement (704-3501) $1.99

Upcoming Train Shows

Holiday Open House*

  • When:
    • Saturday, December 1, 2012  9:00am – 6:00pm
    • Sunday, December 2, 2012  10:00am – 5:00pm
  • Where:
    • County Line Caboose
    • 014121 Bruce County Rd 10
    • RR #1
    • Elmwood ON  N0G 1S0
  • Contact Info:

Brantford Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • November 25, 2012  10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Best Western Brant Park Inn
    • 19 Holiday Drive
    • (exit Highway 403 at Wayne Gretzky Parkway)
    • Brantford ON
  • Contact Info:

2013 shows to be published shortly

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

Train Show Locations


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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Grey Central Railway Open House and Train Show This Weekend—Saturday, September 15, 2012

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 15, 2012 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.

As Summer Turns to Fall

It has been a nice warm summer this year.  While many did not think that much about their train hobby over that time, there were a good number that concentrated on it over the summer months as a way to escape to the basement to keep cool.  But now as the weather outside turns many more of you will be looking toward starting your indoor hobby once again.

We want to remind you that our hours have changed back as well to the following:

  • Saturday 9am to 8pm
  • Sunday 10am to 8pm

These hours are expected to be kept until Thanksgiving weekend, however if the weather turns fast the hours get reduced at bit for the end of the day.  If planning on coming by the store after 5pm, please either call ahead or check our website to ensure that we are still running these longer hours to work with the ice cream side of operations.

For those of you that find weekends a challenge to come by week day appointments are available by dropping me a quick email. Arrangements will be made to get you into the store on the day that you are planning on coming by.

A reminder as well the we have the Kitchener/Waterloo pickup location.  You are able to order and have product picked up Monday to Friday there.  We also carry many of the basic items in stock at that location which can be picked up quickly.  For more details on products or ordering for pickup in Kitchener/Waterloo please email me or call the number below.

As always you can reach us 7 days a week via email carol@countylinecaboose.ca or you can call and leave a message on my cell phone—messages are checked periodically throughout the day at this number: (519) 807-2345.

New Products

The following new products have arrived since the last newsletter:

  • Model Railroader September 2012
  • Trains September 2012
  • Branchline September 2012
  • Garden Railways October 2012
  • Canadian Railway Modeller Train 18 Track 4
  • Osborn HO Cessna 172 (RRA-1076)
  • Osborn HO Supermarine Spitfire IX (RRA-1075)
  • Osborn HO North American P15D Mustang (RRA-1074)
  • Osborn N North American P15D Mustang (RRA-3074)
  • Osborn N Supermarine Spitfire IX (RRA-3075)
  • Osborn N Cessna 172 (RRA-3076)
  • Lots of New Walthers Structures in stock both HO and N scales
  • Lots of Model Power Structure kits both HO and N scale
  • Woodland Scenics Tidy Track Rail Track Cleaning Kit (785-4550)
  • Woodland Scenics Tidy Track Rescue Pads (785-4551)
  • Woodland Scenics Tidy Track Maintenance Pads (785-4552)
  • Woodland Scenics tidy Track Cleaning & Finishing Pads (785-4553)
  • Woodland Scenics Tidy Track Clean Track Solution (785-4554)
  • CN Lines Magazine Vol 16 N3 (CNL-V16N3)
  • More Evergreen Styrene products
  • Larger selection of Thomas and Friends locomotives and characters including Cranky the Crane
  • More N scale freight cars from various manufacturers

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.

  • Walthers HO 2013 Catalogue (933-213) ETA September 2012
  • Model Railroader Book Bridges and Trestles – Volume 2 (400-12474) ETA October 2012
  • Model Railroader Book How to Kit Bash Structures (400-12472) ETA November 2012
  • Model Railroader Book Livestock & Meatpacking (400-12473) ETA December 2012
  • Intermountain 4 Bay Cylindrical Covered Hopper Canadian Wheat Board (085-45116)
  • Intermountain 4 Bay Cylindrical Covered Hopper Canadian Wheat Board Government of Canada Car-CNWK (085-45119)
  • Intermountain 4 Bay Cylindrical Covered Hopper Canadian Wheat Board Government of Canada  Car-CPWX (085-45120)
  • Intermountain 4 Bay Cylindrical Covered Hopper Farmland COOP-FLIX (085-45108)
  • True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210169)
  • True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210174)
  • True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210201)
  • True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210623)
  • True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210273)
  • True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210294)
  • Kalmbach Book Realistic Animation, Lighting and Sound Second Edition-completely redesigned and updated-(400-12471)
  • Trackside with Trains 2013 Calendar
  • HO 1950’s Desoto Sedan-Blue (221-30312) ETA September
  • HO 1950’s Desoto Sedan-Green (221-30313) ETA September
  • HO 1950’s Desoto Sedan-Maroon (221-30314) ETA September
  • HO 1950’s Desoto Sedan-Gray (221-30315) ETA September
  • N Atlas CP Rail Caboose #437482 (751-39863) ETA September
  • N Atlas CP Rail Caboose #437486 (751-39864) ETA September
  • N Atlas CP Rail Thrall Gondola (150-50000821) ETA September
  • N Walthers 2013 Catalogue (913-253) ETA October 2012
  • N Woodland Scenics Black Angus Cows (785-2217) ETA November 2012
  • N Woodland Scenics Yorkshire Pigs (785-2218) ETA November 2012
  • Classic Trains Steam Glory 3-ETA Fall 2012
  • Model Railroader Special Issue-How to Build a Model Railroad-ETA Fall 2012
  • Athearn HO 40’ Double Door Box Car CP Rail #290062 (140-74931) ETA Fall 2012
  • Athearn HO 40’ Double Door Box Car CP Rail #290625 (140-74933) ETA Fall 2012
  • Athearn HO 24’ Ore Hopper Canadian National (Single) #114722 (140-87031) ETA August 2012
  • Athearn HO 24’ Ore Hopper Canadian National 6 Pack #1 (140-87032) ETA August 2012
  • Athearn HO 24’ Ore Hopper Canadian National 6 Pack #4 (140-87034) ETA August 2012
  • Roundhouse HO 36’ Stock Car Canadian National #151159 (140-85755) ETA Fall 2012
  • Roundhouse HO 36’ Stock Car Canadian National #151164 (140-85756) ETA Fall 2012
  • Roundhouse HO 36’ Stock Car Canadian National #151190 (140-85757) ETA Fall 2012
  • Roundhouse HO 50’ Overland Passenger Car Coach Canadian Pacific (140-84808) ETA Fall 2012
  • Roundhouse HO 50’ Overland Passenger Car 4 Pack Canadian Pacific (140-84828) ETA Fall 2012

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 #5 Couplers (380-5) $3.25
  • Xuron Track Cutter (769-2175B) $16.25
  • Microbrushes pk of 12 (4 different types from Regular to Super Fine) $1.55
  • 1/4 oz. weight stripes of 12 (WEIGHT) $1.99
  • Testors Plastic Cement (704-3501) $1.99

Newsletter Coupon

The featured saving for this newsletter issue is as follows:

  • 25% off all Chooch loads
  • Both in stock and special order
  • Applies to in-store and on-line orders
  • Offer expires October 13, 2012

Upcoming Train Shows

Grey Central Railway Club Annual Open House and Train Show*

Brampton Model Railroad Show*

  • When:
    • September 29, 2012 10:00am - 4:00pm
    • September 30, 2012 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Where:
    • Brampton Fair Grounds
    • Heart Lake Rd
    • Brampton, ON
  • Contact Info:
    • Dean Beech (905) 454-5853

Woodstock Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • October 21, 2012 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Oxford Auditorium & Mutual Buildings
    • Woodstock Fairgrounds
    • 875 Nellis Street
    • Woodstock, ON
  • Contact Info:

Annual Boomer Auction

Model Railway Equipment, all Scales

  • When:
    • October 27, 2012
      • Tables available at 8:00am
      • Auction Starts at 10:00am
  • Where:
    • Harriston Community Centre
    • Harriston, ON

Kitchener Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • November 4, 2012 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Bingeman’s Marshall Hall
    • 425 Bingeman’s Centre Drive
    • Kitchener, ON
  • Contact Info:

TH&B Model Railroad Flea Market*

  • When:
    • November 11, 2012 10:00am - 3:30pm
  • Where:
    • Merritt Hall, Ancaster Fair Grounds
    • 630 Trinity Road
    • Ancaster, ON
  • Contact Info:
      • (905) 335-9112

Brantford Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • November 25, 2012 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Best Western Brant Park Inn
    • 19 Holiday Drive
    • (exit Highway 403 at Wayne Gretzky Parkway)
    • Brantford ON
  • Contact Info:

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

Train Show Locations


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Thursday, April 26, 2012

14th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale May 12, 2012

The 14th annual Model Railroad Garage sale is coming up fast. Mark May 12th 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. It runs from 8am - noon with vendors allowed to start setting up as early as 6:30am.

Many have already signed up to be vendors, and spaces are filling up quickly. We will be taking reservations for vendors until May 5th, 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 5th to have them tagged and set up for the sale. All items and money from the items sold are 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 12th on your calendars and come on out to share in the fun and excitement of the 14th 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.

2012 In Full Swing

As many may have noticed this is the first newsletter in while.  The end of 2011 was busy and before we knew it we were full steam ahead into 2012.  With 9 train shows already behind us and our event just weeks away we have had little time to get the newsletter out. 

As we mention in the newsletter there have been many changes in stock lines, shortages etc. that have also been keeping me busy.  I have been working behind the scenes on the new system for the website catalogue which once it is complete is going to make the on-line catalogue much easier to update and keep updated.  This work will continue for the next month or so.

I have been busy planning and organizing the 14th annual model railroad garage sale, I always seem to find more things each year that need to be done to make the event a success.  I would like to thank all of those that have currently helped with getting flyers to different events and just spreading the word.  This is an event that I am committed to host every year as long as the interest is there for it.

With the early summer-like weather in March ice cream also returned about a month and a half early.  So we are now up and running with that as well.

I was not aware of how many people are actually reading this little newsletter until the disappearance of it for the last four months started to have people both emailing and calling me to see if they had missed it somehow.  I am going to try to keep it a little more regular starting after the May show.  So this issue will not have a few of the usual articles, but they will be back in the next newsletter.

So happy reading and hope you enjoy the better late then never issue this time.

Hunter Line and Mt Albert Lumber Products

Many have asked for the following products to be included in the lines that we stock at the store.  The first order of these products have arrived last week and are now on the shelves for sale.  All in-stock items will be added into the on-line catalogue shortly.  If you find yourself wanting a current in-stock list of these items in the meantime feel free to send me an email and I can send you a list.

Atlas Announces a Track Shortage

Some of you may be aware that Atlas is going through some changes at the moment and with these changes there is a track shortage.  We managed to stockpile some of it before the shortage became too wide spread, but depending on how long the shortage may last we might run out of some track items.  If your need for track is in the immediate future you may want to consider stopping in soon while our stock is still at a good level.  As we run out we will be more than happy to take orders and fill them as soon as track once again is available.  Keep in mind this shortage is across the entire industry, and we are all hoping it will be a short one.

Exact Rail No More

While last year at this time we were announcing the exciting new addition of this line to our store, it is much different a year later.  As of April 30, 2012, Exact Rail will no longer have dealers selling their products.  So with the disappearance of dealers we will no longer be able to bring in this product for you.  We are currently asking anyone with suggestions for any other new products that you may want to see come into the store.  We will be replacing it with something else new and exciting, we are just not sure what it is at this very moment.

Upcoming Train Shows

14th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale*

  • When:
    • May 12, 2012  8:00am – Noon - Rain or Shine
  • Where:
    • County Line Caboose
    • 014121 Bruce County Rd 10
    • RR 1
    • Elmwood ON
  • Contact Info:

Brantford Model Train Show

  • When:
    • June 3, 2012 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Best Western Brant Park Inn
    • 19 Holiday Drive
    • (exit Highway 403 at Wayne Gretzky Parkway)
    • Brantford ON
  • Contact Info:

Grey Central Railway Club Annual Open House and Train Show*

Brampton Model Railroad Show*

  • When:
    • September 29, 2012 10:00am - 4:00pm
    • September 30, 2012 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Where:
    • Brampton Fair Grounds
    • Heart Lake Rd
    • Brampton, ON
  • Contact Info:
    • Dean Beech (905) 454-5853

Woodstock Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • October 21, 2012 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Oxford Auditorium & Mutual Buildings
    • Woodstock Fairgrounds
    • 875 Nellis Street
    • Woodstock, ON
  • Contact Info:

Annual Boomer Auction

Model Railway Equipment, all Scales

  • When:
    • October 27, 2012
      • Tables available at 8:00am
      • Auction Starts at 10:00am
  • Where:
    • Harriston Community Centre
    • Harriston, ON

Kitchener Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • November 4, 2012 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Bingeman’s Marshall Hall
    • 425 Bingeman’s Centre Drive
    • Kitchener, ON
  • Contact Info:

 

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

Train Show Locations


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