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.

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