Coming Soon

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.

• From Rapido
  • CN Trackside Sign Kit
  • Transcona Yard Caboose
  • CN 1954 Scheme Steam Generator Car
• True Line Trains Second Release Caboose
  • CPR Block Style
  • CPR Script
• Morning Sun Books
  • Ontario Northland in Color (MS-1350)
    • Estimated July 2009
• Roundhouse
• 85’ Pullman Palace
• Combine Canadian Pacific #1987
• Sleeper #1 Canadian Pacific Chaudiere
• Sleeper #2 Canadian Pacific Kamloops
• Diner Canadian Pacific Tuileries
• Observation Canadian Pacific Mount Macdonald
• Estimated October 2009

Everyday Low Prices

The following is a list of the items that we have at everyday low prices all the time:

• Kadee #5 couplers HO (2 pair package) 380-5 - $3.25
• Xuron Track Cutter Tool 769-2175B - $17.25
• HO Midwest Cork Road bed Box of 25 - $32.25
• Plaster Cloth 785-1203 - $9.99
• Peco Track Cleaner 552-PL41 - $6.99
• HO Proto wheel sets
  • 36" Wheel Sets 920-21257 - $7.75
  • 33" Flat Back Wheel Sets 920-21258 - $7.75
  • 33" Ribbed Back Wheel Sets 920-21259 - $7.75
• HO Rix Uncoupler Tool 628-14 - $4.25

Did You Know?

These are just a few of the services that I would like to remind you are available at the store:

• A model library that features over 100 videos on trains, layouts, and how-tos that are free to borrow
• A Reduce, Reuse & Recycle program that allows you to both donate and take home magazines
• A connection to local groups if you are interested in joining one
• Repair services and decoder installation services
• Orders are placed weekly and are more than happy to special order in an item for you, all you need to do is ask

Tips and Tricks to Share

I would like to start an article in every issue on tips and tricks of the hobby.  Everyone approaches aspects of the hobby differently and it is these ideas that I feel are best shared.  If you have a tip you would like share please email me and watch for it to appear in one of the upcoming issues.  Please indicate on the email if you would like your name credited to the tip or not, I know some of us are bashful when it comes to sharing and would like to remain anonymous, which is perfectly fine.  Please send your tips and tricks to carol@countylinecaboose.ca

Model Railroading becomes easier the more we know, learn and share.

Upcoming Train Shows

Woodstock Model Train Show*

• When:
  • April 19, 2009  10:00am - 3:00pm
• Where:
  • Oxford Auditorium Woodstock Fairgrounds
  • 875 Nellis Street
  • Woodstock, ON
• Contact Info:
  • Ian Ward (519) 426-8875
  • toyshow@kwic.com

11th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale*

• When:
  • May 9, 2009  8:00am – 12:00pm
• Where:
  • County Line Caboose
  • 014121 Bruce County Rd 10 RR1
  • Elmwood, ON
• Contact Info:
  • Carol (519) 807-2345
  • carol@countylinecaboose.ca

Midland District Railroad Club 20th Annual Model Railroad Show

• When:
  • May 23, 2009  10:00am – 5:00pm
  • May 24, 2009  10:00am - 4:00pm
• Where:
  • North Simcoe Sports & Rec Centre
  • Midland Arena
  • King Street
  • Midland, ON
• Contact Info:
  • Vern Jamieson (705) 527-5307
  • vernjen@hotmail.com

Stratford Railway Heritage Show

• When:
  • June 6, 2009  10:00am – 4:00pm
• Where:
  • Stratford Rotary Complex
  • McCarthy Road
  • Stratford, ON
• Contact Info:
  • William Bickley
  • best@execulink.com

Canada Southern Hobby Show

• When:
  • June 6, 2009  10:00am – 4:00pm
  • June 7, 2009  10:00am - 4:00pm*
• Where:
  • Elgin County Railway Museum
  • 750 Talbot Street
  • St. Thomas, ON
• Contact Info:
  • thedispatcher@ecrm5700.org

Grey Central Railway Club 4th Annual Open House & Train Show / CARM Midwestern Ontario Day at the Clinics*

• When:
  • September 19, 2009  10:00am – 4:00pm
• Where:
  • Participation Lodge (5 Minutes east of Holland Centre on Side Road 30)
  • Holland Centre, ON
• Contact Info:
  • Vendor info Al (519) 794-3692
  • Clinic Info Paul (519) 538-5904
  • pkorhonen@rogers.com

 

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

Train Show Locations

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11th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale

The 11th Annual Model Railroad Garage sale is coming up fast.  Once again we will be hosting the event, a great day to find a treasure, meet fellow modelers and share your tips of the hobby with others.  Space is filling fast so if you are interested in a space please let us know so that it can be reserved for you.  Here are the details for this our 2009 event:

When:  May 9, 2009  8:00am - Noon

Where:  County Line Caboose (hosted in the large garage next door, goes rain or shine)

For those that may not be familiar with the event, here is a little about it.  Each year we provide the space and the organizing for a model railroad garage sale.  It is designed to be a modelers-for-modelers day.  Anyone that has model railroad items of any scale are welcome to come and sell it.  All we ask is that you have pre-signed up for a space.  We will be taking space reservations until May 1, 2009.  If interested in being a vendor please let us know as soon as possible, space is limited and given on a first come, first served basis.

This event is hosted free of charge to both vendors and browsers.  We do have donation boxes out that day for those that like to donate to help cover some of the costs of making this event happen.  There are free coffee and muffins during the event for all to enjoy.

So, mark the date on your calendar, contact us if you wish a space, and if you are coming to browse start your wish list now.

To become a vendor please contact Carol at 519-807-2345 or by email at carol@countylinecaboose.ca

New Products

The following new products have arrived since the last newsletter:

• Model Railroader April 2009 
• Trains April 2009 
• Branchline March 2009
• Garden Railways April 2009
• Classic Trains Spring 2009
• Thomas & Friends April 2009
• Model Railroad Planning 2009
• New Railtime DVD Release Bayview Junction 2 (RT-BVJ2)
• IHC Mikado Steam Loco 2-8-2 CP (348-27025)
• IHC Mikado Steam Loco 2-8-2 CN (348-27009)
• Rapido CP Baggage Cars
• Rapido “Totally Wired” Telephone Poles
• Rapido CN 1961 Scheme Baggage Cars
• True Line Trains CN Caboose White Maple Leaf Scheme
• True Line Trains CN Green Maple Leaf Scheme
• Kato N Scale 10 Car Passenger Set- Southern Pacific Morning Daylight (381-106060)
• Kato N Scale Steam 4-8-4 GS-4 Powered DCC Ready – Southern Pacific #4449 (381-1260301)
• DVD-The New Polar Express (EME-350449)
• Roundhouse HO RTR 50’ Old Time Overland Passenger Set CN (ROU-84833)
• Roundhouse HO RTR 50’ Old Time Overland Passenger Coach CN #327
• Athearn HO RTR 250 Ton Crane with Tender CN #50015 (140-75387)
• Rapido Easy-Peasy Shorty Lighting System (RAP-102013)
• HO RTR 26’ Tampered/Low Side Ore Care CPR#1 6 Pack (140-94970)
• Roundhouse RTR 40’ Pickle Cars
• Athearn HO RTR Wide Vision Caboose CN #79923 (140-79923)
• Athearn HO RTR Wide Vision Caboose CN #79923 (140-79917)
• Model Power HO Built Up Fisherman’s Cabin (490-645)
• Model Power HO Built Up Horse Stable (490-567)
• True Line Trains  HO TH&B Hoppers
• Athearn HO RTR Canadian National Rotary Snow Plow with Tender (140-93807)

Coming Soon

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.

• From Rapido
  • CN Trackside Sign Kit
  • Transcona Yard Caboose
  • CN 1954 Scheme Steam Generator Car
• Books from Kalmbach
  • Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 3 (400-12422)
  • MR’s How to Guide Done in a Day – Easy detailing and weathering projects for your MR (400-12458)
  • How to Build and Detail Model Railroad Scenes Vol. 2 (400- 12454)
• True Line Trains Second Release Caboose
  • CPR Block Style
  • CPR Script
• Morning Sun Books
  • Ontario Northland in Color (MS-1350)
    • Estimated July 2009
  • Canadian National Facilities Vol. 1 (MS-1343)
    • Estimated April 2009
• Bytown Railway 2009 Trackside Guide (pre-order required)
• Estimated March 2009

Special of the Month

Our special of the month for April is as follows: 

10% off all Kalmbach books

Check out our listing of Kalmbach books.  We are in the process of updating our product list, so if you don’t see what you are looking for, contact us—we may just have it in the store.

Groups are there

Have you ever thought that you would like to be in a model railroad group that shares your interest in the hobby?  Many are shocked to find out that there are groups in their local area that they are not aware of. 

Being part of a group enhances the hobby for many.  It allows them to meet others in the hobby and be able to share knowledge and ideas.  If you would like more information on clubs in your area, please feel free to contact us.

If you know of a club that you you feel we may not, please drop us a line with the details.  We can only send people your way if we have the information to do so. 

Everyday Low Prices

The following is a list of the items that we have at everyday low prices all the time:

• Kadee #5 couplers (2 pair package) 380-5 - $3.25
• Xuron Track Cutter Tool 769-2175B - $16.25
• Floquil Paint - Thinner Based - $4.89
• Model Flex Paint - $4.29
• Peco Track Cleaner 552-PL41 - $6.99
• Proto wheel sets
  • 36" Wheel Sets 920-21257 - $7.75
  • 33" Flat Back Wheel Sets 920-21258 - $7.75
  • 33" Ribbed Back Wheel Sets 920-21259 - $7.75
• Atlas Code 100 Flex Track 150-168 - $3.95 each
  • (Atlas has begun a price increase; prices will increase as stock is replenished)

Planning a large track expansion?  See us for a bulk price on all your track needs.  Bulk track orders are considered to be those in excess of $100.00 before taxes.

Reduce, Reuse Recycle

Did you know that if you are interested in some model railroad magazines there is a reduce, reuse, recycle area in the store.  We welcome all magazine donations to this program and encourage anyone that sees magazines in this area of interest to them to help themselves. 

This is a program that we have run for many years now and it works great.  Magazines can be donated and given to someone else that will use the information from them.  It is a win-win situation for all involved.  The magazines find a new home where they are wanted and avoid the landfill sites.

Over the last little while there have been quite a number of donations and the boxes are full.  If you haven’t checked it out in a while you should slide in and take a look.   You may find one or two to take home with you.

Upcoming Train Shows

Kitchener Model Train Show*

• When:
  • March 29, 2009  10:00am - 3:00pm
• Where:
  • Bingemans (Ballroom)
  • 425 Bingemans Centre Drive
  • Kitchener, ON
• Contact Info:
  • Ian Ward (519) 426-8875
  • toyshow@kwic.com

26th Annual Doubleheaders Model Railroad Self Guided Home & Club Layout Tour

• When:
• March 28, 2009
• Layouts Open:  9:00am - 9:00pm
• Tickets and maps:  9:00am - 3:00pm
• Where:
  • Hespeler Arena
  • 640 Ellis Road West
  • Cambridge, ON
• Contact Info:
  • (519) 578-7546
  • dhtour@gmail.com
  • preview the layouts on the tour at www.trainweb.org/doubleheaders/dhsite.htm

Lakeshore Model Railroad Flea Market*

• When:
  • April 5, 2009  10:00am - 3:00pm
• Where:
  • Humber College, North Campus
  • 205 Humber College Blvd
  • Etobicoke, ON
• Contact Info:
  • Steve McCoy (416) 817-4015
  • supertraindude@yahoo.ca

Woodstock Model Train Show*

• When:
  • April 19, 2009  10:00am - 3:00pm
• Where:
  • Oxford Auditorium Woodstock Fairgrounds
  • 875 Nellis Street
  • Woodstock, ON
• Contact Info:
  • Ian Ward (519) 426-8875
  • toyshow@kwic.com

11th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale*

• When:
  • May 9, 2009  8:00am – 12:00pm
• Where:
  • County Line Caboose
  • 014121 Bruce County Rd 10 RR1
  • Elmwood, ON
• Contact Info:
  • Carol (519) 807-2345
  • carol@countylinecaboose.ca

Midland District Railroad Club 20th Annual Model Railroad Show

• When:
  • May 23, 2009  10:00am – 5:00pm
  • May 24, 2009  10:00am - 4:00pm
• Where:
  • North Simcoe Sports & Rec Centre
  • Midland Arena
  • King Street
  • Midland, ON
• Contact Info:
• Vern Jamieson (705) 527-5307
• vernjen@hotmail.com

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

Train Show Locations

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Winter Is Here Again

This week has seen the weather turn ugly in some areas of the province, prompting us to remind our customers that on days that the weather is questionable, please call ahead to verify that we have made it to the store.  The number there is (519) 364-1390.  While every effort is made, there have been situations in the past couple of years where road closures have prevented us from getting to the store.  If we are unable to get to the store due to weather we change the message on our machine to indicate this, so calling ahead is highly recommended during the nasty weather of the winter months.

New Products

The following new products have arrived since the last newsletter:

• Model Railroader December 2008 
• Trains December 2008 
• Branchline November 2008
• Garden Railways December  2008
• Classic Trains Winter 2008
• Thomas & Friends December 2008
• Great Model Railroads 2009
• Classic Trains-Fast Trains in the Golden Years of Railroading
• 102 Realistic Track Plans-How to Build Realist Layouts #5
• Book-Narrow Gauge Through the Bush by Rod Clarke
• HO Flatcar Girder Load (150-790)
• HO Atlas Code 83 Flex Track Brown Ties (150-500)
• Assortment of Athearn Blue Box Kits (new kits now have steel wheels and magnetic couplers)
• True Line Trains Grand River Caboose (TLT-301126)
• True Line Trains Ontario Northland Caboose (TLT-301124)
• MR's How to Guide Painting Backdrops for your Model Railroad (400-12425)
• Atlas Trainman 2 Bay Offset Side Hopper CP (150-18953A,     150-18954A)
• Walthers 2009 N&Z Catalogue (913-249)
• Steam Echoes of Hamilton by Ian Wilson (ST-EO)
• New Railtime DVD Release Bayview Junction (RT-BVJ)
• Athearn RTR Go Transit Bombardier Control Car (140-25511)
• Athearn RTR Go Transit Bombardier Control Car, Coaches 3 Car Set (140-25911)
• Athearn RTR CN Silver #3 50' Mech Reefer (140-75442)
• Athearn RTR CN Silver #4 50' Mech Reefer (140-75443)
• Athearn/Roundhouse RTR CPR 30' Flat with 2 John Deere Tractors (140-81289 & 140-81290)
• Athearn RTR CP Excursion Locomotive F7A #4108 (140-80222)
• Atlas Trainman GP38-2 CP (150-958) & CN GTW (150-10000288)
• Kalmbach Book-Build A Ready to Run Model Railroad (400-12429)
• Kalmbach Book-Designing Multi-Deck Model Railroads (400-12434)