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.

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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.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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