Monday, September 16, 2013

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

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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.
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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
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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.

  • 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)
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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.

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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
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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.

  • 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
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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

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Holiday Open House

Once again this year we will be having a Holiday Open House.  We are inviting everyone to come out and share in the fun and savings. 

Mark the dates:

Saturday,December 1, 2012—9am to 6pm
Sunday, December 2, 2012—10am to 5pm

Some of events will include:

  • In-store specials
  • A holiday open house draw
  • Lots of good deals and hard to find items from various estates and consignments—so many that we have a bay in the garage next door set up
  • Hot beverages and tasty treats—served in the caboose
  • See Thomas the Tank running on his HO Track in the Caboose

Come on out, enjoy a treat, and maybe find a deal or two.

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New Products

The following new products have arrived since the last newsletter:

  • Model Railroader December 2012
  • Trains December 2012
  • Branchline November 2012
  • Garden Railways December 2012 
  • Canadian Railway Modeller Train 18 Track 5
  • Woodland Scenics Tidy Track Clean Track Solution (785-4554)
  • CN Lines Magazine Vol 16 N4 (CNL-V16N3)
  • Walthers HO 2013 Catalogue (933-213) 
  • Model Railroader Book Bridges and Trestles – Volume 2 (400-12474)
  • Model Railroader Book How to Kitbash Structures (400-12472)
  • Trackside with Trains 2013 Calendar
  • HO 1950’s Desoto Sedan-Blue (221-30312)
  • HO 1950’s Desoto Sedan-Green (221-30313) 
  • HO 1950’s Desoto Sedan-Maroon (221-30314)
  • HO 1950’s Desoto Sedan-Gray (221-30315)
  • N Atlas CP Rail Caboose #437482 (751-39863)
  • N Atlas CP Rail Caboose #437486 (751-39864)
  • N Atlas CP Rail Thrall Gondola (150-50000821)
  • N Walthers 2013 Catalogue (913-253)
  • Classic Trains Steam Glory 3
  • HO Osborn Product Stand, Pete’s Produce (RRA-1062)
  • Osborn HO Garage (RRA-1026)
  • Osborn HO Branchline Station (RRA-1027)
  • Osborn HO Freight Shed (RRA-1028)
  • Osborn HO Barn (RRA-1029)
  • Osborn HO Church (RRA-1030)
  • HO Bachmann Train Set Santa Fe Flyer (160-647)
  • N scale Bachmann 4-Bay Grain Hopper CN Demo (160-19151)
  • Selection of Bachmann Grey Road Bed Nickel Silver EZ Track
  • HO Thomas and Friends Ice Cream Wagon (160-77021)
  • CN Lines Diesel Book Vol 1
  • Athearn HO Container CP Rail Intermodel (3 pk) (140-27711)
  • Athearn HO 20’ Container K-Line (3 pk) (140-28822)
  • N Bachmann 4-Bay Grain Hopper SK Wheat (160-19153)
  • N Bachmann 4-Bay Grain Hopper Gov’t Canada (160-19154)
  • DVD Military Trains
  • N Bachmann Diesel BN locomotive (160-61354)
  • HO Bachmann Diesel CN SD40-2 (160-60909)
  • N Bachmann Train Set Super Chief Diesel (160-24021)
  • Athearn HO 24’ Ore Hopper Canadian National (Single) #114722 (140-87031)
  • Athearn HO 24’ Ore Hopper Canadian National 6 Pack #1 (140-87032)
  • Athearn HO 24’ Ore Hopper Canadian National 6 Pack #4 (140-87034)
  • Great Model Railroads 2013 (GMR-2013)
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Gift Cards Are Here

As the holiday season approaches and people are not sure what to get you, maybe consider a gift card.  They are available in any amount.  They can be picked up at the store, or ordered via phone or email and mailed out. 

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Train Sets are Here

Since we specialize in trains, and the best way to get started in the hobby is with a train set, we have many to choose from this holiday season. 

For children we have many different Thomas the Tank and Friends sets to choose from, as well as the Thomas and Friends locomotives and cars to add to any existing HO scale layout if you don’t want to buy a whole set.

There are basic starter sets available in both HO and N scale, right up to the Tail End Express sets that are custom built for the person that is planning on having a set that is a little higher quality than the starter sets, but at very reasonable prices.  Custom train sets can be purchased from those that are already built in the store, or can be picked by you and built right in the store while you are there.  You will be surprised at what a great set can be built by walking through the store.  No two sets are the same, and all the custom sets come with a warranty like all the mass produced sets.

If model railroading is something that you have been thinking of getting into for the first time, restarting it as a hobby that you once had, check out the sets that we have available.  Come on in and see us and we will tailor a set to fit your needs at a reasonable price.

For train set pricing and quotes please feel free to email: carol@countylinecaboose.ca

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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.

  • 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)
  • N Woodland Scenics Black Angus Cows (785-2217) ETA November 2012
  • N Woodland Scenics Yorkshire Pigs (785-2218) ETA November 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)
  • Athearn HO 40’ Double Door Box Car CP Rail #290625 (140-74933)
  • 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
  • DVD CN 6060 Steam Special
  • Ambroid Glue
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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 Kalmbach Books 
  • Both in-stock and special order
  • Applies to in-store and on-line orders
  • Offer expires December 24, 2012
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Many Ways to Shop with Us

Just a reminder as the holiday season approaches there are many ways to shop with us.

Main Store-Hours are:

Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

Weekday appointments are available by calling Carol at 519-807-2345.  If it goes to voicemail please leave a message as they are checked and returned many times throughout the day. 

You can shop via the website, for orders to be shipped, or picked up in Waterloo or at the store. Please note that there is a good deal of basic stock in Waterloo (as well as the store) available for immediate pickup: email carol@countylinecaboose.ca for details.

If we don’t have what you want in stock; don’t be shy—ask us about ordering it in for you.  We do orders weekly and can help you get that item you are looking for.  Orders can be placed 7 days a week via email.  We check emails daily and the sooner we get the order the sooner we can have it at the store for you.  You can also call to order products during the week by calling Carol at 519-807-2345.

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