Thursday, April 11, 2013

15th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale—May 11, 2013

The 15th annual Model Railroad Garage sale is coming up fast. Mark May 11th 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 4th, 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 4th 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 11th on your calendars and come on out to share in the fun and excitement of the 15th 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.

New Products

The following new products have arrived since the last newsletter:

  • Model Railroader May 2013
  • Trains May 2013
  • Branchline April 2013
  • Garden Railways April 2013
  • DVD CN 6060 Steam Special
  • HO Walthers Flatcar Logging Crane CP (931-1781)
  • HO Walthers Crane Powered CP #414212 (920-105001)
  • HO Walthers Crane Unpowered CP #414212 (920-105051)
  • HO Mini Metals 41/46 Chevy Box Truck Sealtest (221-30317)
  • HO Mini Metals 41/46 Chevy Box Truck Manhattan Beer (221-30322)
  • HO Mini Metals 53 Ford Courier Police Car (221-30324)
  • HO Mini Metals 53 Ford Courier Dry Cleaner (221-30326)
  • Woodland Scenics HO Dust Monkeys (785-4571)
  • N Woodland Scenics Black Angus Cows (785-2217)
  • N Woodland Scenics Yorkshire Pigs (785-2218)
  • N Atlas GP38-2 CN (GTW) (150-47672)
  • More N scale Atlas Freight cars
  • N Pikestuff Yard Office Blue (541-8001)
  • N Pikestuff Small Engine House Blue (541-8002)
  • N DPM Otto’s Parts (243-50300)
  • N DPM Crestone Credit Union (243-50800)
  • N DPM Trackside Transfer (243-51000)
  • N DPM Corner Turret Building (243-51300)
  • N Pikestuff Office & Warehouse Blue (541-8017)
  • N Pikestuff Two Stall Engine House Blue (541-8007)
  • HO Mini Metals 78 chev Impala 4 Dr Police (221-30162)
  • HO Mini Metals IHR-190 Green Cab Silver Van (221-30179)
  • HO Mini Metals IHR 190 Yellow Cab Silver Van (221-30180)
  • HO Mini Metals 67 Ford Custom 4 Dr Sedan Dark Green (221-30182)
  • HO Mini Metals 78 Chev Impala 4 Red (221-30184)
  • HO Mini Metals Tractor Trailer with Covered Trailer Delmonte (221-31146)
  • N Mini Metals IHR Swift Red Delivery Truck (221-50230)
  • N Mini Metals 67 Ford 4 Dr Sedan Burgandy (221-50235)
  • N Mini Metals 78 Chev Impala Taxis (221-50236)
  • N Mini Metals Chev Impala Dark Blue (221-50246)
  • N Atlas GP9 PH1 CN #4521 Locomotive (150-40000430)
  • HO True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210169)
  • HO True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210174)
  • HO True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210201)
  • HO True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210623)
  • HO True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210273)
  • HO True Line Trains 8 Hatch Reefer CNR Horizontal Leaf (TLT-210294)
  • HO Athearn HO 40’ Double Door Box Car CP Rail #290062 (140-74931)
  • HO Athearn HO 40’ Double Door Box Car CP Rail #290625 (140-74933)
  • HO Roundhouse HO 36’ Stock Car Canadian National #151159 (140-85755) ETA TBD
  • HO Roundhouse HO 36’ Stock Car Canadian National #151164 (140-85756)
  • HO Roundhouse HO 36’ Stock Car Canadian National #151190 (140-85757)
  • HO Athearn 60’ Flatcar TTX #97176 (140-92692)
  • HO Bachmann Diesel Alco S2 CPR #7020 DCC  (160-63309)
  • Microscale Micro Weld 1oz (460-109)
  • HO Walthers Glacier Gravel Kit (933-3062)
  • Model Railroader Book-Detailing Projects Freight Cars (400-12477)
  • Selection of Boley HO Vehicles
  • 1/2 Weights (stripes of 12) (HIL-WR41215)
  • HO Walthers Bi-Level Auto Carrier CN #980346 (932-40125)
  • HO Walthers Bi-Level Auto Carrier CN #974216 (932-40126)
  • HO Walthers Flatcar, AAR MOW CPR #421698 (932-42103)
  • HO Walthers Flatcar AAR MOW #1016 (932-42104)
  • HO Walthers 50’ CC&F Bulkhead Flatcar Algoma Central #2446 (920-104301)
  • HO Walthers 65’ Mill Gondola CN #157239 (920-105401)
  • N Woodland Scenics Concrete Tunnel Portals (785-1152)
  • N Woodland Scenics Concrete Retaining Walls (785-1158)
  • N Woodland Scenics Cut Stone Tunnel Portals (785-1153)
  • N Woodland Scenics Cut Stone Retaining Walls (785-1159)
  • N Bachmann Freight Trucks Roller Bearing (160-42535)
  • HO Woodland Scenics Roto Wheel Cleaner
  • HO Bi-Level Auto Carrier CN Rack (920-101303)
  • HO Bi-Level Auto Carrier CN Rack (920-101304)
  • HO Bachmann RR & Street Signs (2) (160-42230)
  • HO Bachmann EMD SD40-2 CPR #5837 DCC (160-60906)
  • N Bachmann Diesel GE BN #5491 (160-61354)
  • HO Bachmann EMD SD40-2 CN #6136 (160-67009)
  • N Bachmann Tank Car Quaker State (160-73487)
  • HO Bachmann Thomas and Friends Gordon’s Express Brake Coach (160-76048)
  • HO Bachmann Thomas and Friends Flat Car with Pain Drums (160-77027)
  • HO Bachmann Thomas and Friends Cattle Wagon (160-77030)
  • HO Bachman Thomas and Friends Salt Wagon (160-77034)
  • N scale assortment of atlas freight cars

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.

  • HO Intermountain 4 Bay Cylindrical Covered Hopper Canadian Wheat Board (085-45116)-ETA was February 2013
  • HO Intermountain 4 Bay Cylindrical Covered Hopper Canadian Wheat Board Government of Canada Car-CNWK (085-45119) –ETA was February 2013
  • HO Intermountain 4 Bay Cylindrical Covered Hopper Canadian Wheat Board Government of Canada Car-CPWX (085-45120)-ETA was February 2013
  • HO Intermountain 4 Bay Cylindrical Covered Hopper Farmland COOP-FLIX (085-45108)-ETA was February 2013
  • HO Roundhouse HO 50’ Overland Passenger Car Coach Canadian Pacific (140-84808)
  • HO Roundhouse HO 50’ Overland Passenger Car 4 Pack Canadian Pacific (140-84828)
  • HO Atlas Trainman 1937 AAR 40” Boxcar Kit Ontario Northland #7410 (751-2100039)-ETA 2nd Quarter 2013
  • HO Atlas Trainman 1937 AAR 40’ Boxcar Kit Ontario Northland #7444 (751-2100040)-ETA 2nd Quarter 2013
  • HO Atlas Trainman 1937 AAR 40’ Boxcar Kit Ontario Northland #7457 (751-2100041)-ETA 2nd Quarter 2013
  • HO Atlas Trainman 1937 AAR 40’ Boxcar Kit Soo Line #136124 (751-2100046)-ETA 2nd Quarter 2013
  • HO Atlas Trainman 1937 AAR 40’ Boxcar Kit-SOO Line #136172 (751-2100047)-ETA 2nd Quarter 2013
  • HO Atlas Aluminum Coal Gondola Canadian National #193000 (751-20001759)
  • HO Atlas Aluminum Coal Gondola Canadian National #193229 (751-20001762)
  • N Atlas 40’ Plug Door Box Car Canadian National #290479 (751-50001093)
  • HO CMW 1950 Plymouth Sedan Salvador Blue (221-30327)
  • HO CMW 1950 Plymouth Sedan Mexico Red (221-30328)
  • HO CMW 1950 Plymouth Sedan Trinidad Brown (221-30329)
  • HO CMW 1950 Plymouth Sedan Channel Green (221-30330)
  • HO CMW 1941-46 Chevrolet Box Truck Stroh’s Beer (221-30331)
  • HO CMW 1941-46 Chevrolet Box Truck Old Dutch Beer (221-30332)
  • HO CMW 1941-46 Chevrolet Box Truck Sunshine Bakery (221-30333)
  • HO CMW 1941-46 Chevrolet Box Truck IGA Markets
  • HO CMW 1941-46 Chevrolet Tank Truck Standard Oil (221-30336)
  • N CMW 1950 Plymouth Sedan Salvador Blue (221-50331)
  • N CMW 1950 Plymouth Sedan Police Car (221-50333)
  • N CMW 1953 Delivery Trucks (221-50339)

Rapido Pre-order — Light Weight Coaches are Being Run Again

Rapido has announced that it will be once again doing HO Scale Light Weight Coaches.  As many of you know Rapido is one of those companies that if you know you want the product, to guarantee you get it we need to pre-order it for you.  It has been 6 years since the last run of their light weight coaches, so don’t miss out, pre-order the items you wish now.  The final order deadline will be June 25, 2013 so please ensure that your order is submitted before that.  The estimated delivery for the items is Fall 2013. 

These are available in many US roads as well as Canadian, below is a list of the Canadian Road names, if you require a list of the numbers available please email me and I will be more than happy to send you the list.  I will be ordering in limited store stock of these cars, but I will be ordering some in the following:

  • VIA Rail
  • Canadian National (1954 Green and Black Scheme)
  • Canadian National (1961 Noodle Scheme)

MSRP is currently at $84.95, there will be deals for people that wish to order more than one of these, ask for pricing details.

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 Roundhouse Kits
  • Excludes RTR product
  • Applies to in-store and on-line orders
  • Offer expires May 5, 2013

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.

  • Atlas HO Code 100 Flex Track $4.25 (3ft Section)
  • Midwest HO Cork Roadbed $34.75 (case of 25)
  • Kadee #5 Couplers (380-5) $3.25
  • Xuron Track Cutters (769-2175B) $16.25
  • Evergreen Styrene Odds and Ends Package (269-9002) $8.25
  • Peco Track Eraser (552-PL41) $6.255

Upcoming Train Shows

Woodstock Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • April 28, 2013  10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Woodstock Fairgrounds
    • 875 Nellis Street Woodstock
    • Woodstock ON
  • Contact Info:

15th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale Event*

  • When:
    • Saturday, May 11, 2013 8:00am – noon
  • Where:
    • County Line Caboose
    • 014121 Bruce County Road 10
    • RR #1
    • Elmwood ON
  • Contact Info:

Grey Central Railway Club Annual Open House & Train show*

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

Train Show Locations