Tuesday, November 04, 2014

Christmas Open House

We would like to invite everyone out to our 3rd Annual Christmas Open House.  We will be hosting this event for two days.  Please note that the store will open one hour later than normal on the Saturday to allow us to be prepared:

November 15, 2014 10:00am to 5:00pm

November 16, 2014 10:00am to 5:00pm

The event will feature the following:

  • The caboose will be decorated and open to allow people to come in and see a few running layouts in various scales (Thomas the Tank will be running for the kids), as well as enjoy some Christmas treats
  • In-store specials
  • A Christmas draw
  • Special discounts on certain products if you order during this event
  • Some remaining new estate items will also be out for sale during this event

PS: Follow us on Twitter for updates and information: @trainmodelling

New Products

  • Model Railroader December 2014
  • Trains December 2014
  • Classic Trains Winter 2014
  • Great Model Railroads 2015
  • Garden Railways December 2014
  • Branchline November 2014
  • Walthers 2015 HO Catalogue (913-215)
  • Rapido HO GMD-1 CN (Green) #1026 DC Locomotive (RAP-10001)
  • Bachmann HO Flatcar, Depressed with Boiler Load, Undecorated (160-18346)
  • DPM N Bruce’s Bakery Kit (243-50100)
  • Juneco HO CN Wood Sheathed Caboose Kit (389-K1)
  • Atlas HO Passenger Station Kit (returning to stock) 150-706
  • Classic Metal Works HO 41/46 Chevy Stake Bed Truck-Pioneer (221-30375)
  • 2 Round, 1 Flat Modelling Brush Set (ACM-YNB104)
  • CP Tracks New Issue
  • Thomas and Friends Magazine New Issue
  • Canadian Railway Modeller T19T5 Issue
  • Gear Lubricant (AER-ACT-1111)
  • Heavy Duty Bearing Lubricant (AER-ACT-2752)
  • Rapido HO GMD-1 (Green) #1900 DC Locomotive (RAP-100006)
  • HO Ballast Spreader (479-5008)
  • Teeny Tuner Screwdriver (PIC-06003B)
  • Rite-Way Clamp HO (RIT-10090)
  • Rite-Way Clamp N (RIT-10089)
  • True Line Trains HO 40’ Boxcars (CNR White Leaf, CNR Green Leaf, CPR, CPR Script, CPR Action Red, ONR Progressive)
  • True Line Trains HO CN 1961 Express Boxcars
  • True Line Trains HO CP Express Boxcar 2pk
  • Bachmann HO Thomas and Friends Operating Windmill (160-45241)
  • Pike Stuff N Distribution Center-Blue (541-8012)
  • Kalmbach Book The DCC Guide 2nd Edition (400-12488)
  • Atlas N Code 80 Manual Switch Left Hand (150-2702)
  • Atlas N Code 80 Remote Switch Left Hand (150-2700)
  • Atlas N Code 80 Remote Switch Right Hand  (150-2701)
  • Atlas HO Volvo Timber L180C (150-30000081)
  • Atlas HO Volvo Tipper A40D (150-30000082)
  • Atlas HO Volvo Bulldozer L150C (150-30000083)
  • Atlas HO Volvo Excavator EC210 (150-30000084)
  • Atlas HO Volvo Wheel Excavator EW180 (150-30000094)
  • Intermountain HO 8,000 Gallon Tank Car-Union Tank Car (85-46315)
  • Intermountain HO 8,000 Gallon Tank Car-Domino Sugar (85-46339)
  • Walthers HO 40’ Track Cleaning Car BN (931-1753)
  • Classic Metal Works HO 41/46 Chevy Dump Truck-Raven Black (221-30377)
  • Classic Metal Works HO 41/46 Chevy Dump Truck-Gray with Black (221-30378)
  • Classic Metal Works HO IH Metro Van-Swifts Meats (221-30386)
  • Classic Metal Works HO IH Metro Van-Sears (221-30387)
  • Classic Metal Works HO IH Metro Van-Carnation (221-30388)
  • Classic Metal Works HO IH Metro Van-Nabisco (221-30389)
  • Classic Metal Works HO 41/46 Chevy Tow Truck-Texaco (221-30392)
  • Classic Metal Works HO 41/46 Chevy Dump Truck-City Co (221-30379)
  • Classic Metal Works HO 41/46 Chevy Box Delivery Truck-Kellogg’s (221-30391)
  • Woodland Scenics HO Factory Workers (785-1867)
  • Woodland Scenics HO Canoers (785-1918)
  • Woodland Scenics HO Workers with Forklift (785-1911)
  • Bachmann HO Thomas and Friends Salty’s Dockside Delivery Train Set (160-696)
  • Bachmann N Thunder Valley Train Set (160-24013)
  • Digitrax Decoders (245-DH126D)
  • DPM Char’s Soda Shoppe (243-50800)
  • DPM N Hilltown Hotel (243-50900)
  • Peco Code 100 Medium Radius Wye (552-ST247)
  • Atlas HO Dash 8-40C CN 15th Anniversary #2113 Locomotive Silver Series (150-10001226)
  • Atlas HO 25,500 Gallon Tank Cargill Vegetable Oil (150-20001210)
  • Atlas HO 70 Ton Hart Ballast Car CN #301194 (150-20002820)
  • Atlas HO 70 Ton Hart Ballast Car CP #360753 (150-20002823)
  • Atlas N 42’ Coil Steel Car GTW #187884 (150-50000868)
  • Atlas N GTW Caboose (751-50001209) & (751-50001210)

New Products Coming

  • Atlas HO 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit-CP Spans the World #249799 (751-2100048) ETA 4th Quarter 2014
  • Atlas HO 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit-CP Spans the World #249843 (751-2100049) ETA 4th Quarter 2014
  • Atlas HO 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit-CP Spans the World #249935 (751-2100050) ETA 4th Quarter 2014
  • Athearn HO RS3 RTR CN Green and Yellow #3024 (140-96774) ETA November 2014
  • Athearn HO RS3 RTR CN Green and Yellow #3033 (140-96775) ETA November 2014
  • Athearn HO 250 Ton Crane with Tender CPR (140-7525)
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Baggage Car CN #8427 (140-79450) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight RPO CN #7834 (140-79451) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Pullman Lake Manitoba (140-79452) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Dinner CN #1258 (140-79453) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Coach CN #5089 (140-79454) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Observation CN #79 (140-79455) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Tank Car TILX/REN #196075 (140-98420) ETA Fall 2014
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Ethanol UTLX #205436 (140-98424) ETA Fall 2014
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Ethanol Tank UTLX (3) #1 (140-98425) ETA Fall 2014
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Ethanol Tank UTL (3) #2 (140-98426)-ETA Fall 2014
  • Rapido HO GMD-1-a few still available different numbers all DC
  • Athearn HO SD70ACE Yellow with DCC and Sound (140-G68823)
  • Bowser HO GMD SD40-2 Ontario Northland #1732 DC (BOW-1-24118)-ETA April 2015
  • Bowser HO GMD SD40-2 Ontario Northland #1737 DC (BOW-1-24120)-ETA April 2015
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326005 Black (BOW-1-41005)-ETA February 2015
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326025 Black (BOW-1-41006)-ETA February 2015
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326085 Black (BOW-1-41007)-ETA February 2015
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326224 Brown (BOW-1-41008)-ETA February 2015
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326283 Brown (BOW-1-41009)-ETA February 2015
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326275 Brown (BOW-1-41010)-ETA February 2015
  • Rapido HO Steam Generator Car CN 1954 #15455 (RAP-107191) ETA February 2015
  • Rapido HO Steam Generator Car CN 1954 #15458 (RAP-107192)-ETA February 2015
  • Rapido HO Steam Generator Car CP #96 (RAP-107203)-ETA February 2015
  • Walthers N Scale 2015 Catalogue (913-215)-ETA December 2014
  • Atlas HO Thrall 53’ Articulated Well Car 3 pack –TTX #728431 (150-20002843), TTX #728605 (150-20002845), TTX #728728 (150-20002847, TTX #728740 (150-20002848)-ETA 4th Quarter
  • True Line Trains HO Pointe St. Charles Caboose (limited numbers available)
  • True Line Trains HO Snow Plow (email for those that are still available)
  • Kalmbach Book-The Best Railroad Stories From 75 Years of Trains (400-01300) ETA November 2014
  • Walthers Proto HO Russell Snow Plow CP #401027 (920-110008) ETA December 2014

Grey Central Christmas Open House

Once again this year the Grey Central Model Railway Club will open its doors to the public for a Christmas Open House on December 7, 2014.  This is your chance to see a great layout in action. 

This is a great event for the whole family.  The event runs from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.  This is your chance if you missed the event in September to see what Model Railroading is all about. 

Thomas the Tank will be running on the layout that day as well, so even the young ones will find something of interest.  So get into the Christmas spirit by dropping by.  Take a little time to see what the group has been up to and enjoy the additions that they have made over the past months.

Many ways to shop

Just a reminder that even though the store is only open on the weekends there are many ways to shop with us:

  • Physically at the store, Saturdays 9-6 and Sundays 10-5, or by appointment during the week by calling or emailing the day before to set up an appointment
  • Pickup your product in Waterloo
  • Mail/ship your order to you

We try to make getting you what you need easy.  A reminder that we place orders weekly so if there is something that we don’t have in stock we are always more than happy to order it in for you.

Call Carol @ 519-807-2345 to make an enquiry or book an appointment.

Making A List Checking it Twice

With the holiday season just around the corner, a reminder that we offer the following to get you the gift you are hoping for under the tree:

A Christmas “Wish List” program

Have items you would like others to buy for you, we can help.  Either send me an email, or drop into the store and fill out your list.  Then tell those that you wish to shop with us that you have a list and we will work with them to help you get the items you have indicated.

Gift Cards

We offer a full range of gift cards in a variety of amounts designed to fit everyone’s budget.

Stocking Stuffers

A variety of great stocking stuffer items under $10.00.

November Newsletter Special

For the month of November all regular-priced Kalmbach books are 20% off.  Just mention the on-line special at the time of purchase to receive the saving.

Everyday Low Prices

We try to keep the items that you need as everyday products as low as we can.  The following are some of the everyday low prices that we offer to help you in the hobby.

Kadee #5 Couplers, 2 pair per pkg

$3.50*

Peco Track Eraser (552-PL41)

$6.75*

Plastruct Plastic Weld (570-2)

$5.99*

Midwest Cork Roadbed (Box of 25)

$37.75*

Atlas Flex Track Code 100 3’ section (150-168)

$5.50*

Pro-Edge #11 Blades

$1.99*

Proto Wheels (12 pack) 33” or 36”

$10.25*

*Price may change without notice

Upcoming Train Shows

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Train Show Locations

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Grey Central Railway Open House & Train Show This Weekend—Saturday, September 20, 2014

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 20, 2014 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.

Fall is Here Once Again

It is hard to believe that the summer has come and gone already.  With the onset of fall we are starting to see more of the long awaited releases starting to trickle in.  Atlas is slowly getting many of the products that have been out of stock for a long while back in.  While they are starting to release more track products there is still shortages on some of the products, so if wondering if something is in stock it is best to ask.

We are currently working on a redesign of the website, including an updated listing of products once again.   The catalogue project has been a summer one with me spending countless hours charting all the stock in the store into the new system that the catalogue is going to use to draw the information from. 

With fall coming our hours have returned to the following till the end of September:

  • Saturday 9:00am to 8:00pm
  • Sunday 10:00am to 8:00pm

Please note that if weather is rainy or cold we will be closed both days at 6:00pm.

Starting in October our hours will be:

  • Saturday 9:00am to 6:00pm
  • Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm

Weekday day appointments are still available by calling my cell 519-807-2345 a day before you wish to get in the store.  If I am unable to answer please just leave a message, all calls are returned the same day left. 

Pickups are also still available in Waterloo Monday to Friday.  Basic stock is usually on hand and items that are not can be brought to Waterloo within a week.

New Products Coming

  • Atlas HO 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit-CP Spans the World #249799 (751-2100048) ETA 4th Quarter 2014
  • Atlas HO 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit-CP Spans the World #249843 (751-2100049) ETA 4th Quarter 2014
  • Atlas HO 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit-CP Spans the World #249935 (751-2100050) ETA 4th Quarter 2014
  • Athearn HO RS3 RTR CN Green and Yellow #3024 (140-96774) ETA November 2014
  • Athearn HO RS3 RTR CN Green and Yellow #3033 (140-96775) ETA November 2014
  • Athearn HO 250 Ton Crane with Tender CPR (140-7525)
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Baggage Car CN #8427 (140-79450) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight RPO CN #7834 (140-79451) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Pullman Lake Manitoba (140-79452) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Dinner CN #1258 (140-79453) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Coach CN #5089 (140-79454) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Observation CN #79 (140-79455) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Tank Car TILX/REN #196075 (140-98420) ETA Fall 2014
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Ethanol UTLX #205436 (140-98424) ETA Fall 2014
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Ethanol Tank UTLX (3) #1 (140-98425) ETA Fall 2014
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Ethanol Tank UTL (3) #2 (140-98426)-ETA Fall 2014
  • Rapido HO GMD-1-a few still available different numbers all DC
  • Athearn HO SD70ACE Yellow with DCC and Sound (140-G68823)
  • Bowser HO GMD SD40-2 Ontario Northland #1732 DC (BOW-1-24118)-ETA April 2015
  • Bowser HO GMD SD40-2 Ontario Northland #1737 DC (BOW-1-24120)-ETA April 2015
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326005 Black (BOW-1-41005)-ETA February 2015
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326025 Black (BOW-1-41006)-ETA February 2015
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326085 Black (BOW-1-41007)-ETA February 2015
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326224 Brown (BOW-1-41008)-ETA February 2015
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326283 Brown (BOW-1-41009)-ETA February 2015
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326275 Brown (BOW-1-41010)-ETA February 2015
  • Rapido HO Steam Generator Car CN 1954 #15455 (RAP-107191) ETA February 2015
  • Rapido HO Steam Generator Car CN 1954 #15458 (RAP-107192)-ETA February 2015
  • Rapido HO Steam Generator Car CP #96 (RAP-107203)-ETA February 2015
  • Walthers N Scale 2015 Catalogue (913-215)-ETA December 2014
  • Atlas HO Thrall 53’ Articulated Well Car 3 pack –TTX #728431 (150-20002843), TTX #728605 (150-20002845), TTX #728728 (150-20002847, TTX #728740 (150-20002848)-ETA 4th Quarter
  • True Line Trains HO Pointe St. Charles Caboose (limited numbers available)
  • True Line Trains HO Snow Plow (email for those that are still available)
  • Kalmbach Book-The Best Railroad Stories From 75 Years of Trains (400-01300) ETA November 2014
  • Walthers Proto HO Russell Snow Plow CP #401027 (920-110008) ETA December 2014

New Products

  • Kalmbach book Workshop Tips & projects (400-12475)
  • Kalmbach Book-DCC Projects & Applications Volume 2 (400-12441)
  • HO Classic Metal Works GMC PD4501 SC-Chicago Bus (221-33102)
  • HO Atlas 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit CN #11054 (751-20002525)
  • HO Atlas 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit CN #11062 (751-2002526)
  • HO Atlas 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit CN #11069 (751-20002527)
  • N Classic Metal Works IR R190 Box Truck Sealtest Milk (221-50339)
  • HO IntermountainFP7 Locomotive Ontario Northland DC (85-49948)
  • N FP7 Intermountain Locomotive Ontario Northland DC (85-69948)
  • HO Peco Flex Track Code 100 Brown Ties (552-SL100)
  • Kalmbach Book-Basic Painting & Weathering for Model Railroaders Second Edition (400-12484)
  • N Atlas 70 Ton Ore Car-Canadian National #114242 (751-50001602)
  • N Atlas 70 Ton Ore Car-Canadian National #114259 (751-50001604)
  • N Atlas 70 Ton Ore Car-Canadian Pacific #377201 (751-50001606)
  • N Atlas 70 Ton Ore Car-Canadian Pacific #377220 (751-50001607)
  • HO Intermountain Cylindrical Covered Hopper Through Hatch-Red Canada-CPWX (85-45102)
  • HO Intermountain Cylindrical Covered Hopper Through Hatch-Red Canada CNWX (85-45107)
  • HO Intermountain Cylindrical Covered Hopper Through Hatch-Alberta (85-45117)
  • HO Intermountain Cylindrical Covered Hopper Through Hatch-Alberta (85-45118)
  • N Atlas 70 Ton Ore Car-Canadian National #114259 (751-50001603)
  • N Atlas 70 Ton Ore Car-Canadian Pacific #377201 (751-5001605)
  • N Woodland Train Personnel Figures (785-2131)
  • Kalmbach Book-Starter Track Plans for Model Railroaders (400-12466)
  • Kalmbach Book-Building a Model Railroad Step by Step (400-12467)
  • HO Classic Metal Works 41/46 Chevy Pickup Truck-Texaco Service (221-30367)
  • HO Classic Metal Works 41/46 Chevy Pickup-Apple Green (221-30365)
  • HO Classic Metal Works IH Metro Van-Charles Chips (221-30369)
  • HO Classic Metal Works IH Metro Van-Sealtest Milk (221-30372)
  • HO Classic Metal Works 41/46 Chevy Stake Bed Truck-Gulf Oil (221-30376)
  • N Classic Metal Works 1954 Ford F350 Vermillion Red (221-50273)
  • N Atlas C&O Caboose SOO #273 (751-50001787)
  • N Atlas C&O Caboose SOO #274 (751-50001788)
  • Evergreen Styrene 8 x 21’ Black .040” (3) (269-9115)
  • N Classic Metal Works IH R190 Tanker Truck Sunoco (221-50342)
  • N Atlas 42’ Pulpwood Flat Car-Maine Central (150-5000143) and (150-5001436)
  • Book Hard Cover-The Twilight of Steam (780760345863)
  • N Bachmann 40’ Steel Boxcar TH&B Yellow/Black (160-17055)
  • N Bachmann 3 Dome Tank car, CDN Chemical Co (160-17152)
  • N Bachmann Flatcar Depressed Centre 52’ No Load (160-71399)
  • HO Bachmann Thomas and Friends Troublesome Truck #4
  • HO Bachmann Thomas and Friends Troublesome Truck #3
  • HO Rapido GMD-1 CN #1900 (Black/Red) DC Locomotive (RAP-10022)
  • HO Rapido GMD-1 CN (Black/Red) #1012 DC Locomotive (RAP-100017)
  • HO Walthers Flatcar CP (931-1460)
  • HO Athearn GP38-2 CN/www.CN.ca #9574 DC (140-29219)
  • N Atlas GP38-2 CP #4510 DCC Locomotive (150-40000629)
  • HO Bachmann Thomas and Friends Fun with Freight Train Set (160-683)
  • Pinvice, Extra Long With Twist Drills (KIN-KTD04C)
  • N Atlas Boxcar USRA DS, TH&B #4640 (150-45755)
  • Proedge Mini Pin Vise with 12 Assorted Drills (PRO-56003D)
  • HO Osborn Models Log Fence Rails (80 Logs) (RRA-1082)
  • HO Osborn Models Crossbuck Track Nbr 2,3,4 Tracks (RRA-1085)
  • HO Osborn Models Flag Pole With Canadian Flag (RRA-1093)
  • HO Osborn Models Rail End Bumper (RRA-1096)
  • HO Walthers Donut Shop Kit Hole-IN-One (933-3768)
  • CN Lines Volume 2-Canadian National Railways Diesel Locomotives

Some New Older Product

We recently got some stuff that is new product, but has been out a while already, and in some cases it is even no longer available.  Please refer to the following list and if there is anything that you have been searching for it may just be here:

  • N Life Like Diesel EMD GP-20 Hudson’s Bay Railway DC Locomotive (LL-70011)
  • N True Line Trains RS-10 CP #8596 Locomotive DC (TLT-800052)
  • HO Pile of 3DK Building Sheets (small doors, large doors, stone wall, windows, corrugated iron roof, etc.)
  • Miscellaneous HO Laser wood kits a couple of different manufacturers (send an email for a complete list)
  • Various back issues of CN Lines Magazines
  • HO Athearn GP60M CN #9706 Locomotive DC (140-88815)
  • HO Athearn SD40-2 81” Nose, SOO Line #778 (140-95181)
  • N Atlas EMD GP-38, CPR #3019 DC Locomotive (150-555500)
  • N Life Like Boxcars assorted variety of CN and CP
  • HO True Line Trains Slab Side Hopper 4 Bay CN #135177 (TLT-300516)
  • HO True Line Trains Slab Side Hopper 4 Bay CN #135199 (TLT-3000517)
  • N True Line Trains Boxcar 50’ Newsprint CN #4000600 (TLT-600043)
  • N True Line Trains Boxcar 50’ Newsprint CN #400625 (TLT-600044)
  • N True Line Trains Boxcar 50’ Newsprint CPR #85302 (TLT-600065)
  • N True Line Trains Boxcar 50’ Newsprint CPR #85015 (TLT-600066)
  • HO Walthers Difco Dump Car CN #56067 (932-41422)
  • HO Walthers Tank Car Texaco TCS #9387 (932-41756)
  • HO Sylvan Kits (assorted variety)
  • HO Walthers Conveyor Bridge and Support Tower Kit (933-2940)

Fall Specials

The following items are on sale and limited to on hand quantities:

  • Xuron HO/N Track Cutter $10.99 (these units have been used once, but are sold with warranty at a reduced price) (Regular pricing is $16.25 when purchased new)
  • Classic Metal Works H0 1954 Greyhound 1960 Scheme (silver, white, blue and gold) Destination Special $25.99 Regular price $31.35

Pre-Orders the New Normal to the Hobby

We are all guilty of thinking “I won’t order it I am sure the store will order extra and they will have some”.  This is becoming a statement that is not always true any more. 

It is getting more difficult for stores to know what to bring in, as some of the pre-order arrival dates are so far in the future it is hard to estimate the demand.  That is why if you find something that you do wish please let us know.  We are more than happy to pre-order anything for you, as that ensures that the item will be reserved once it is released and you will be able to have it.  While I always order extra for stock, there are a lot of times where once the product has gone into shipping people have contacted us and the extra stock is sold before it even gets to the store. 

So help us help you avoid disappointment.  If you see something that is a pre-order let me know about it, I will be more than happy to get that order in for you.

More Atlas Product Returns

As many of you are aware there has been a track supply issue with Atlas for a while now.  At long last we finally have seen the following arrive back at the store:

  • Atlas HO Code 100 Mark IV #6 Turnout Left Hand (150-283)
  • Atlas HO Code 100 Mark IV #6 Turnout Right Hand (150-284)
  • Atlas HO Code 100 Mark IV Wye Turnout (150-280)

Other items that have return in the last couple of months that now have a fairly good supply in stock are:

  • Atlas HO/N Track Nails (150-2540)
  • Atlas N Scale Rail Joiners
  • Atlas HO Code 100 Flex Track (150-168)
  • Atlas HO Code 100 Manual Snap Switch Right Hand (150-861)
  • Atlas HO Code 100 manual Snap Switch Left Hand (150-860)
  • Atlas HO Code 80 Flex Track (150-2500)

Everyday Low Prices

We try to keep the items that you need as everyday products as low as we can.  The following are some of the everyday low prices that we offer to help you in the hobby.

Kadee #5 Couplers, 2 pair per pkg

$3.50*

Peco Track Eraser (552-PL41)

$6.75*

Model Flex Paint, 1 oz bottle

$4.29*

Midwest Cork Roadbed (Box of 25)

$37.75*

Atlas Flex Track Code 100 3’ section (150-168)

$5.25*

Pro-Edge #11 Blades

$1.99*

Proto Wheels (12 pack) 33” or 36”

$10.25*

*Price may change without notice

Upcoming Train Shows

Train Show Locations

Sunday, April 20, 2014

16th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale—May 10, 2014

The 16th annual Model Railroad Garage sale is coming up fast. Mark May 10th 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 2nd, 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 2nd 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 your pen and circle May 10th on your calendars and come on out to share in the fun and excitement of the 16th 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 don’t want to miss.

New Products

  • Kalmbach Publishing Book Structure Projects for your MRR (400-12478)
  • Kalmbach Publishing Book Workshop Tips & Projects for MRR’s (400-12475)
  • N Kato Aluminum Auto Carries Canadian National 4 Car Set (381-106-5503)
  • N Kato Aluminum Auto Carries Canadian Pacific 4 Car Set (381-106-5504)
  • 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)
  • Large selection of discontinued HO Boley vehicles
  • Athearn Genesis GP40 HO GO Locomotives
  • Mini Metals HO 1953 Ford Courier-Police Car (221-30324)
  • Mini Metals N 1978 Chev Impala Dark Blue (221-50246)
  • Mini Metals HO 1954 Ford F350 Sheridan Blue (221-30202)
  • Mini Metals HO 1954 F350 Meadow Green (221-30203)
  • Mini Metals HO 1950 Dodge 4 Dr. Sedan-Cadet Red (221-30225)
  • Mini Metals HO 1950 Ford F-700 Fuel Gulf (221-30233)
  • Mini Metals HO 1954 Ford F700 Heinz Delivery Truck (221-30240)
  • Mini Metals N 1967 Ford-Lime Mist (221-50245)
  • Mini Metals N 1978 Chev Impala Fire Chief (221-50247)
  • Mini Metals N IH R190 Red Cab/White Vans (221-50253)
  • Mini Metals N 1978 Chev Impala Silver Black (221-50260)
  • Mini Metals N IH R190 Sears Delivery Trucks (221-50262)
  • Mini Metals N WC22 Kraft Reefer Trucks (221-50263)
  • Mini Metals N WC22 Nabisco Delivery Truck (221-50264)
  • Mini Metals N WC22 Falstaff Beer Truck (221-50266)
  • Mini Metals N 1954 Ford F350 Vermillion (221-50273)
  • Mini Metals N WC22 Delmonte Truck with Trailer (221-51146)
  • Atlas HO 40’ Wood Reefer A&P #3900 (150-20002003)
  • Atlas HO 40’ Wood Reefer Kraft #11150 (150-20002011)
  • Atlas HO 40’ Wood Reefer Ralston Purina (150-20002014)
  • Model Power HO Small Gas Light Clear (490-493)
  • Kato N GE AC4400CW CP #8509 Locomotive (381-176-7215)
  • Kato N EMD SD90/43 Mac CP Golden Locomotive DC (381-176-5616)
  • Kato N GE AC4400CW CP #8541 Locomotive DC (381-176-7216)
  • Mini Metals HO IH Metro Van-Wonder Bread (221-30359)
  • Athearn N 40’ Milk Car CN #1521 (140-11643)
  • Bachmann HO Block Signals (160-42101)
  • Bachmann HO Crossing Signals and Gates (160-42200)
  • Bachmann HO Signs and Traffic Lights (160-42207)
  • Bachmann HO Standing Figures (160-42332)
  • Bachmann HO Railroad Personnel, Train Crew (160-42333)
  • Bachmann HO Railroad Personnel, Work Crew (160-42334)
  • Bachmann N Assorted Figures (160-42502)
  • Broadway EMD SD40-2 CP #5478 Sound/DCC/DC (BRO-1242)
  • DVD At the Throttle CN Extra 6060 (GS-6060THROT
  • Osborn HO Gazebo Kit Park Style (RRA-1081)

New Products Coming

  • Athearn HO RS3 RTR CN Green and Yellow #3024 (140-96774) ETA November 2014
  • Athearn HO RS3 RTR CN Green and Yellow #3033 (140-96775) ETA November 2014
  • Atlas HO Thrall 53’ Articulated Well Car 3 pack –TTX #728431 (150-20002843), TTX #728605 (150-20002845), TTX #728728 (150-20002847, TTX #728740 (150-20002848)-ETA 4th Quarter
  • Cararama HO Construction Vehicle Volv0 Timber L180C (150-30000081)-ETA 4th Quarter 2014
  • Cararama HO Construction Vehicle Volvo Tipper A40D (150-30000082)-ETA 4th Quarter 2014
  • Cararama HO Construction Vehicle Volvo Bulldozer L150C (150-30000083)-ETA 4th Quarter 2014
  • Cararama HO Construction Vehicle Volvo Excavator EC210 (150-30000084)-ETA 4th Quarter 2014
  • Cararama HO Construction Vehicle Volvo Backhoe Loader BL71 (150-30000093)-ETA 4th Quarter 2014
  • Cararama HO Construction Vehicle Volvo Wheel Excavator EW180 (150-30000094)-ETA 4th Quarter 2014
  • Athearn HO 250 Ton Crane with Tender CPR (140-7525)
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Baggage Car CN #8427 (140-79450) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight RPO CN #7834 (140-79451) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Pullman Lake Manitoba (140-79452) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Dinner CN #1258 (140-79453) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Coach CN #5089 (140-79454) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Observation CN #79 (140-79455) ETA August 2014
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Tank Car TILX/REN #196075 (140-98420) ETA Fall 2014
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Ethanol UTLX #205436 (140-98424) ETA Fall 2014
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Ethanol Tank UTLX (3) #1 (140-98425) ETA Fall 2014
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Ethanol Tank UTL (3) #2 (140-98426)-ETA Fall 2014
  • Rapido HO GMD-1-a few still available different numbers all DC
  • True Line Trains HO 40’ Boxcar CNR #486977 White Leaf (TLT-300123)
  • True Line Trains HO 40’ Boxcar CNR #484327 White Leaf (TLT-300124)
  • True Line Trains HO 40’ Boxcar #CNR Red with Green Leaf (TLT-300137)
  • True Line Trains HO 40’ Boxcar CNR Red with Green Leaf (TTL-300138)
  • True Line Trains HO 40’ Boxcar CPR #227385 (TLT-300161)
  • True Line Trains HO 40’ Boxcar CPR #227546 (TLT-300162)
  • True Line Trains HO 40’ Boxcar CPR Script #227374 (TLT-300168)
  • True Line Trains HO 40’ Boxcar CPR Script #228107 (TLT-300169)
  • True Line Trains HO 40’ Boxcar ONR Progressive (4 Pk) different numbers (TLT-300175)
  • True Line Trains HO Boxcar CP Express #4905 and #4907 (TLT-300220)
  • True Line Trains Mini Boxcar CP “Spans the World”-multipack coming in will be split into individual numbers
  • True Line Trains Mini Boxcar CP “Black Stepped Ltr”-multipack will be split into individual numbers
  • True Line Trains HO Wood Caboose CN #79002 (TLT-301220)
  • True Line Trains HO Pointe St. Charles Caboose (limited numbers available)
  • Walthers HO Russell Snowplow CN #55436 (920-110001)-ETA Summer 2014

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) $5.25 each ($4.75 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 $3.50 (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

16th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale*

  • When:
    • Saturday May 10, 2014  8:00am – Noon
  • Where:
    • County Line Caboose
    • 014121 Bruce County Road 10
    • RR #1
    • Elmwood ON  N0G 1S0
  • Contact Info:

Grey Central Railway Club Annual Open House and Train Show*

  • When:
    • Saturday, September 21, 2014 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Where:
    • Participation Lodge Basement
    • 684136 Side Road 30
    • Holland Centre
  • Contact Info:
    • Al - (519) 794-3692

Woodstock Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • Sunday, October 19, 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 18, 2014 10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Paris Fair Grounds
    • Silver Street, Paris
  • Contact Info:

TH&B Model Railroad Flea Market*

  • When:
    • Sunday, November 9, 2014 10:00am - 3:30pm
  • Where:
    • Marritt Hall
    • Ancaster Fair Grounds
    • 630 Trinity Road
    • Ancaster ON
  • Contact Info:
    • (905) 335-9112

Kitchener Model Train Show*

  • When:
    • Sunday, November 2, 2014 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Where:
    • Bingemans Marshall Hall
    • 425 Bingemans Centre Drive
    • Kitchener ON
  • Contact Info:

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

Train Show Locations