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:
  • Ian Ward
    • (519) 426-8875
    • toyshow@kwic.com

Paris Junction 2014 Model Train Show*

• When:
  • Sunday, January 19, 2014 10:00am – 3:00pm
• Where:
  • Paris Fair Grounds
  • Silver Street, Paris
• Contact Info:
  • John Moseley
    • (519) 455-1311 after 6pm
    • jmoseley@sympatico.ca

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:
  • Ian Ward
    • (519) 426-8875
    • toyshow@kwic.com

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:
  • Steve McCoy 
    • (416) 817-4015
    • supertraindude@yahoo.ca

Woodstock Model Train Show*

• When:
  • Sunday, April 13, 2014  10:00am - 3:00pm
• Where:
  • Woodstock Fairgrounds
  • 875 Nellis Street Woodstock
  • Woodstock ON
• Contact Info:
  • Ian Ward
    • (519) 426-8875
    • toyshow@kwic.com

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

Train Show Locations