Monday, November 18, 2013

Holiday Open House Weekend

Hard to believe it but we are starting into the end of 2013 already.   Ice cream has been put away for another year and the train side is up into full swing.  Over the next couple of weeks we will be working on preparing the caboose for a Holiday Open House. 

Mark the date on the calendar and come on out for some holiday fun and treats.  Please note that the store will not open at the regular 9am, but rather one hour later to help us prepare for the event.

Dates and Times:

Saturday, November 30, 2013  10am to 5pm
Sunday, December 1, 2013  10am to 5pm

Events:

  • Tour the caboose done up for the holidays featuring a couple running layouts including Thomas the Tank and Friends
  • Holiday treats and hot drinks
  • Estate and Consignment items will be open for sale in the garage next door
  • In store specials and draws
  • Special order deals by some of our manufacturers

This is a great event to not only put you in the Holiday spirit but also to kick start your train season with some deals.

Trains and the Holidays-A Great Family Event

Here is another event to get you into the Holiday Spirit.  The Grey Central Railway Club will once again be hosting a Christmas Open House on December 8, 2013 from 1pm until 4pm.

This is an admission-by-donation event and is sure to please all.  Rumour has it, there will even be an appearance of Thomas the Tank and some friends running on the layout.

This is a great family event to take in.  So come on out and enjoy some trains.

New Products

The following new products have arrived since the last newsletter:

  • Model Railroader December 2013
  • Trains December 2013
  • Branchline November 2013
  • Garden Railways December 2013
  • Classic Trains Winter
  • Book Structure Projects for Your MR (400-12478)
  • HO Walthers Track Cleaning Car (931-1753)
  • Christmas Train Cards in Color CAB-N-002
  • DVD CPR Steam-The Final Chapter (GS-CPRFINAL)
  • DVD The Sunset of CN Steam (GS-SUNSETCN)
  • Book VIA The First 25 Years by Morning Sun (MS-1483)
  • #11 Blades Carded 5 Pk (PRO-40011D)
  • HO Rapido DC CN Locomotive FP9A #6500-1954 Scheme (RAP-220001)
  • HO Rapido DC CN Locomotive FP9A #6517 – 1954 Scheme (RAP-220003)
  • True Line Trains Morency Orange #10 (TLT-10009)
  • HO Campbell Turned Porch Posts (200-926)
  • HO Bachmann Steam Loco 0-6-0 UP Smoking Unit (160-50603)
  • N Atlas Lights (various park lights and highway style)
  • N Athearn GACX Alta Sugar Refinery GATC 2600 Airslide (140-23087)
  • N Athearn GACX Canadian Doughnut Co. GATC 2600 Airslide (140-23089)
  • N Athearn Bellows Fall #1837 40’ Milk Car (140-23672)
  • N Athearn Dairymen’s League #785 40’ Milk Car (140-23680)
  • N Athearn HOOD’s #504 40’ Milk Car (140-23682)
  • N Athearn Soo Line #5911 53’ Bulkhead Flat (140-24141)
  • N Athearn TTX #475289 53’ Bulkhead Flat N (140-24144)
  • N Athearn PROCOR (Green) #75192 Ethanol Tank (Single) (140-24345)
  • N Athearn ADMX-ADM #29246 Ethanol Tank Car (Single) (140-24353)
  • HO Athearn Stock Car CN (140-75949), (140-75951), (140-75952)
  • HO Athearn 50’ Flat Car with 2 25’ Trailers (140-96373)
  • HO Athearn CN 52’ Mill Gondola #137223 (140-96983)
  • HO Athearn CP Rail #330910 52’ Mill Gondola (140-96984)
  • HO Roundhouse Dairymen’s League #776 40’ Milk Car (140-84558)

New Products Coming

  • Kalmbach Publishing Book Structure Projects for your MRR (400-12478) ETA - November 2013
  • Kalmbach Publishing Book Workshop Tips & Projects for MRR’s (400-12475) ETA – December 2013
  • HO Intermountain 4750 Cu Ft 3 Bay Hopper Pillsbury/PTLX (85-45320) ETA May 2014
  • N Kato Aluminum Auto Carries Canadian National 4 Car Set (381-106-5503) ETA - January 2014
  • N Kato Aluminum Auto Carries Canadian Pacific 4 Car Set (381-106-5504) ETA - January 2014
  • N Atlas Dash 8-40C Canadian National 15th Anniversary Decoder Equipped (150-51873)
  • N Atlas Dash 8-40C Canadian National 15th Anniversary Decoder Ready (150-51834)
  • HO Osborn Telephone Booth (RRA-1088)
  • Walthers N&Z Catalogue (913-254) ETA November 2013
  • HO Atlas 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit Canadian National (express) 751-20002525 – ETA 3rd Quarter 2014
  • HO Atlas 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit Canadian National (express) 751-20002526 – ETA 3rd Quarter 2014
  • HO Atlas 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit Canadian National (express) 751-2002527 – ETA 3rd Quarter 2014

Holiday Gift Giving

It is that time of year again when many of you are sending friends and family in to purchase items for you.  Just a reminder that there is a wish list feature on the website that allows you to enter in items that you would like for the holiday season.  Having something submitted always helps in finding that perfect gift for you.  If you would rather just send an email with a wish list that is perfectly fine as well.  Use whatever method is best for you to get your list to us.

If you don’t have a wish list, we do offer gift cards in any amount.  Family and friends can order them via email or the website and we can mail them out directly to them, they don’t even need to come to the store if that is out of the way for them.

We have lots of gift ideas this season, something train related to fit everyone’s budget.  We have everything from the stocking stuffer ideas to the main gift.  So remind your friends and family to come shop with us for your model railroad wishes.

Railtime DVD’s are Coming

Many of you have purchased the Railtime DVD products in the past. Well they have been busy making many more and the following are expected to arrive shortly.

  • Ontario Branchlines
  • Ontario Shortlines (GEXR/OSR, etc) vols 1 and 2
  • CP Mactier
  • CN Bala vols 1 and 2
  • CP Belleville sub
  • CN Kingston sub
  • CN in Southern Ontario vols 1 to 3
  • CP in Southern Ontario vols 1 to 3

Over the next few months the rest of the new titles will be arriving, watch the newsletter for updates.

Reduce, Reuse Recycle

Just a reminder that one of the best sources for knowledge and ideas can come from Model Railroad magazines.  We have a reduce, reuse recycle program that lets those magazines give more to fellow modellers.  Feel free to drop in and pick up some free magazines—you never know what ideas you might find.

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.

  • HO Atlas Code 100 Flex Track (150-168) $4.25 each ($4.05 if purchasing 20 or more pieces)
  • HO Midwest Cork Roadbed (472-3013) $34.75 (case of 25 pieces) or $1.49 per 3ft section
  • Kadee #5 Couplers $3.25 (380-5)
  • Testors Plastic Cement Glue $1.99 (704-3501)
  • 1/4oz Weights $1.99 strip of 12 pieces
  • Model Flex Paint $4.29 each
  • #11 Blades $1.55 (5 per card)
  • Xuron Track Cutters $16.25 (769-2175B)

Upcoming Train Shows

Grey Central Railway Club Christmas Open House

  • When:
    • Sunday, December 8, 2013  1:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Where:
    • Participation Lodge Basement
    • 684136 Side Road 30
    • Holland Centre
  • Contact Info:
    • Al - (519) 794-3692
    • See flyer

Woodstock Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • Sunday, January 5, 2014 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Woodstock Fairgrounds
    • 875 Nellis Street Woodstock
    • Woodstock ON
  • Contact Info:

Paris Junction 2014 Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • Sunday, January 19, 2014 10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Paris Fair Grounds
    • Silver Street, Paris
  • Contact Info:

TH&B Model Railroad Flea Market*

  • When:
    • Sunday, January 26, 2014 10:00am - 3:30pm
  • Where:
    • Marritt Hall
    • Ancaster Fair Grounds
    • 630 Trinity Road
    • Ancaster ON
  • Contact Info:
    • (905) 335-9112

Dundas Modular Railway Club Flea Market

  • When:
    • Saturday, February 8, 2014 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Royal Canadian Legion
    • 280 King Street West, 2nd Floor
    • Dundas ON
  • Contact Info:
    • Jim - (905) 628-3436

Kitchener Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • Sunday, March 16, 2014 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Bingemans Marshall Hall
    • 425 Bingemans Centre Drive
    • Kitchener ON
  • Contact Info:

Model Railroad Flea Market

  • When:
    • Saturday, April 12, 2014  10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Apostle’s Continuation Church
    • 10 Belfield Road
    • Kipling Ave just north of Highway 401
    • Toronto
  • Contact Info:

Woodstock Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • Sunday, April 13, 2014  10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Woodstock Fairgrounds
    • 875 Nellis Street Woodstock
    • Woodstock ON
  • Contact Info:

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

Train Show Locations

Monday, September 16, 2013

Grey Central Railway Open House & Train Show This Weekend—Saturday, September 21, 2013

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 21, 2013 from 10am to 4pm. It is located at the 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 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.

Check out our website for more information.

Where did summer go?

It is hard to believe how fast the time has gone by and we are hitting the fall season next week.  We have done some changes to the store over the summer months an a few more changes are still planned it is just a matter of timing for us to get it done.  A reminder that with fall here our store hours changing as follows:

  • Saturday 9-6
  • Sunday 10-5

If the weather is nice we may be open later so feel free to give us a call that day to see how late we will be open.

Daytime appointments are also available and can be arranged by either emailing me a day in advance at carol@countylinecaboose.ca or by calling my cell and leaving a message (519) 807-2345.   If the cell goes to voicemail please leave a message as they are checked at various times during the day.

With fall coming the train shows are starting back into full swing as well and we look forward to seeing many of you there.  A reminder if you wish product ordered and brought to a show we are more than happy to work that out, please send me your product list and the desired show and we will go from there.

Our 15th annual Model Railroad garage sale was a success.  A big thank you to all the customers and volunteers that helped.  Plans are underway for the 16th annual, flyers and dates will be published soon.  If anyone has a suggestion for improvements to the event please forward them along to me.  I would love to hear ideas and suggestions on how to improve it or make it larger.  The only thing I can’t change is the weather (sorry this year was a little cold, but just think that Sunday snowed so we actually had it on the tropical day of the two.)Smile

New Products

The following new products have arrived since the last newsletter:

  • Model Railroader October 2013
  • Trains October 2013
  • Branchline September 2013
  • Garden Railways October 2013
  • CN Lines Vol.17 No.1
  • Rapido HO Canadian FP9A (DC) Canadian National Wet Noodle #6508 (RAP-220008)
  • Rapido HO Canadian FP9A (DC) Canadian National Wet Noodle #6509 (RAP-220009)
  • Rapido HO Canadian FP9A (DC) Canadian Wet Noodle #6516 (RAP-220010)
  • Trackside with Trains Calendar 2014 (400-12465)
  • N scale DPM Kit Corner Turret Building (89-51300)
  • N Scale Woodland Scenics Roto Wheel Cleaner (785-4560)
  • N Atlas 50’ Single Door Boxcar CN (150-R20001838)
  • N Atlas 50’ Single Door Boxcar CN (150-R20001839)
  • HO Walthers Modern Roundhouse Kit (933-2900)
  • HO Osborn Hydro Towers (RRA-1080)
  • N Coupler Height Gauge (489-98800031)
  • HO City Classics Vehicles
  • N City Classics Vehicles
  • New Selection of Woodland Scenics HO People
  • Woodland Scenics Tidy Track Rail Pal (785-4575)
  • Woodland Scenics Gear Lube Premium Oil (785-664)
  • N Atlas Ontario Northland 50’6” Boxcar #7841 (751-20001829)
  • N Atlas Ontario Northland 50’6” Boxcar #20001828 (751-20001828)
  • N Atlas 2 Bay Hopper CP #357156 (150-R50001181)
  • N Atlas 2 Bay Hopper CP #357191 (150-R50001182)
  • N Atlas 2 Bay Hopper 3 Pack CP (150-R50001183)
  • N Atlas 50’ Reefer CN #16536 (751-50001168)
  • N Atlas 50’ Reefer CN #16560 (751-50001169)
  • HO Roundhouse CP 50’ Overland Passenger Car (ROU-84808)
  • HO Roundhouse CP 50’ Overland Passenger Car Set (4pk) (ROU-84828)
  • HO Rapido Angus Van CP (various numbers)
  • N Rapido Easy-Peasy Passenger Car Light Set (RAP-102021)
  • HO Bachmann 175th Boxcar (160-17024)
  • N Bachmann Switcher Locomotive 0-6-0 Santa Fe (160-50552)
  • HO Bachmann SD40-2 CPR #5837 DCC on Board (160-60906)
  • N Bachmann CN Silver Reefer (160-70963)
  • N Bachmann Tank Car Quaker State #746 (160-73487)
  • N Atlas Diesel F-M H24-66 Phase 2 Loco (early gray & Maroon) (150-49562)
  • N Atlas Diesel F-M H24-66 Phase 2 Loco (early gray & Maroon) (150-49563)
  • HO Intermountain Cyl Covered Hopper Farmland Coop (85-45108)
  • HO Intermountain Cyl Covered Hopper Canadian Wheat Board (85-45119)
  • HO Intermountain Cyl Covered Hopper Canadian Wheat Board (85-45119)
  • HO Intermountain Cyl Covered Hopper Canadian Wheat Board (85-45120)
  • HO Walthers Glacier Gravel Kit (933-3062)
  • Morning Sun Book VIA the First 25 Years (MS-1483)
  • HO Thomas and Friends Gordon Train Set (160-668)
  • HO Thomas and Friends Coaling Station (160-45233)
  • HO Thomas and Friends Pedestrian Bridge (160-45234)
  • HO Thomas and Friends Well Wagon (160-77031)
  • HO Thomas and Friends Salt Wagon (160-77034)
  • HO Life Like Light Poles (433-1206)
  • N Atlas Park Light Version 1 (150-60000063)
  • N Atlas Park Light Version 2 (150-600000650
  • N Atlas Highway Light Version 1 (150-60000067)
  • N Atlas Curved Light Version 2 (150-60000070)

Rapido HO GMD-1 Last Chance for Orders

Rapido has announced that they will be running the GMD-1 in the following:

  • CN (Green)
  • CN (Black)
  • CN (Black and Red)
  • NAR
  • Undecorated

These are available for pre-order (a limited number will be ordered for stock, so if you are committed to having one it is recommended you pre-order to avoid disappointment).

Order deadline is October 2, 2013.  Pricing is estimated as follows:

  • DC Units $225.00
  • DCC/Sound Units $325.00

For a list of product numbers and features feel free to email me.

Reduce, Reuse Recycle

Just a reminder that we still continue to offer our Reduce, Reuse, Recycle program for Model Railroad Magazines.  For those that are not familiar with how it works it is simple.  People that have Railroad related magazines bring them into the store and they are put out for others to take home and enjoy. 

Anyone that has train-related magazines that need a home are welcome to drop them into the store anytime during our business hours on the weekends.  Those that want to find some reading material or some different ideas feel free to come out and go through the bins, you will be surprised at what you may find in the pile.

Upcoming Train Shows

Grey Central Railway Club Annual Open House & Train show*

Brampton Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • Saturday,  October 5, 2013 10:00am – 4:00pm
    • Sunday, October 5, 2013 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Where:
    • Brampton Fairgrounds
    • 3km North of Mayfield Rd on Heart Lake Road
  • Contact Info:
    • Dean Beech at (905) 454-5853

Woodstock Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • October 20, 2013 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Woodstock Fairgrounds
    • 875 Nellis Street Woodstock
    • Woodstock ON
  • Contact Info:

Kitchener Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • November 3, 2013 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Bingemans Marshall Hall
    • 425 Bingemans Centre Drive
    • Kitchener ON
  • Contact Info:

TH&B Model Railroad Flea Market*

  • When:
    • November 10, 2013 10:00am - 3:30pm
  • Where:
    • Marritt Hall
    • Ancaster Fair Grounds
    • 630 Trinity Road
    • Ancaster ON
  • Contact Info:
    • (905) 335-9112

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

Train Show Locations

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