Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Our 2015 Website Project

For those of you that have been on the site recently you have noticed that our stock section is once again changing and being updated.  While the catalogue is still under construction in terms of product being added every update we ARE getting closer to having a more up-to-date catalogue listing.  This revamp for the product listing has taken countless hours to pull together and I am so happy to see it finally starting to roll out.  In the meantime, if you are looking for an item and don’t see it please send us a quick email and we will let you know if we have it or can get it.  The new catalogue rollout is going to show items that are back ordered, pre-order, and clearance. 

The goal is to get closer to a real-time on-line inventory system.

As 2015 progresses, there are going to be more changes to the site giving it a brand new coat of paint and hopefully making it easier to use across multiple types of platforms from mobile to desktop.  Stay tuned as we change it up in 2015!

Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Google+ (Facebook hopefully coming soon).

New Products

  • Atlas HO 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit-CP Spans the World #249799 (751-2100048)
  • Atlas HO 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit-CP Spans the World #249843 (751-2100049)
  • Atlas HO 1937 40’ Boxcar Kit-CP Spans the World #249935 (751-2100050)
  • Athearn HO RS3 RTR CN Green and Yellow #3024 (140-96774)
  • Athearn HO RS3 RTR CN Green and Yellow #3033 (140-96775)
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Baggage Car CN #8427 (140-79450)
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight RPO CN #7834 (140-79451)
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Pullman Lake Manitoba (140-79452)
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Dinner CN #1258 (140-79453)
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Coach CN #5089 (140-79454)
  • Athearn HO Heavyweight Observation CN #79 (140-79455)
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Tank Car TILX/REN #196075 (140-98420)
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Ethanol Tank UTLX (3) #1 (140-98425)
  • Athearn HO 30K Gallon Ethanol Tank UTL (3) #2 (140-98426)-
  • Athearn HO SD70ACE Yellow with DCC and Sound (140-G68823)
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326005 Black (BOW-1-41005)
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326025 Black (BOW-1-41006)
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326085 Black (BOW-1-41007)
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326224 Brown (BOW-1-41008)
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326283 Brown (BOW-1-41009)
  • Bowser HO 100 Ton Hopper CN #326275 Brown (BOW-1-41010)
  • Walthers Proto HO Russell Snow Plow CP #401027 (920-110008)
  • Train Set N scale Bachmann Thunder Valley Set (160-24013)
  • Bob Smith Industries Accelerator 2oz Bottle (BSI-151)
  • Osborn HO Log Fence Rails-80 Logs (RRA-1082)
  • Busch HO Crossing Signals with Control (189-5934)
  • Walthers HO Track Cleaning Box Car CN (931-1481)
  • DVD Heritage Steam in Canada, 4 West Railway (YAR-1215)
  • DVD 2816 CP Steam Across the Midwest (YAR-2816)
  • Accurail HO 3 Bay Centre Hopper Kit CN (112-2098)
  • Accurail HO 40’ Plug Door Box Car Steel CP (112-8518)
  • Bachmann HO Park Assortment (160-42209)
  • Bachmann HO Playground Equipment (160-42214)
  • Bachmann HO Swimming Pool and Accessory (160-42215)
  • Bachmann HO Work Crew Figures (160-42334)
  • Bachmann HO People at Leisure (160-42339)
  • Bachmann HO Train Work Crew Figures (160-42341)
  • Bachmann HO Sitting Passengers (160-42342)
  • Osborn HO Transformers for Utility Poles (10) (RRA-1106)
  • Bachmann HO 2-6-0 CN #6013 DCC Ready Locomotive (160-51709)
  • Bachmann N Steam Alco 2-6-0 CN #6011 DCC (160-51753)
  • Thomas and Friends Loco Diesel with Moving Eyes (160-58802)
  • Thomas and Friends Loco Donald with Moving Eyes (160-58807)
  • Morning Sun Book-CP Color Guide to Freight and Passenger (MS-1020)-previously released nearing the end of its print run
  • Boley HO GMC 2003 Tanker with Trailer Yellow/Silver (BOL-3018-86)
  • Boley HO Forestry Fire Tanker International 7000 Green (BOL-4509-55)
  • Model Power N CN Bay Window Caboose (490-3130)
  • Model Power N 40’ 3 Dome Tank Car Hercules (490-3418)
  • Model Power N 40’ Reefer A&P Company (490-3717)
  • Model Power N Depressed Center Flatcar with 2 Reels and Figures (490-4112)
  • Model Power HO Boxcar Operation Lifesaver (490-98009)
  • Magnetic Clamping System HO/O (RIT-10090)
  • Bachmann N 40’ Steel Box Car TH&B Yellow/Black (160-17055)
  • Walthers Mainline 40’ Stock Car with Dreadnaught ends CN 6pk set (910-54504)
  • Kato N GE ES44AC-CN # 2822 Locomotive (381-1768919)
  • Kato N GE ES44AC-CP #8759 Locomotive (381-1768921)
  • Atlas HO Passenger Station (150-706)
  • Atlas Complete Wiring Book (150-12)
  • Testors Dullcoat Spray Can (704-1260)-Returned to stock after long back order
  • Woodland Scenics Lights & Hub Set – Warm White (785-5700)
  • Kalmbach Book DCC Projects and Applications Vol 3 (400-12486)
  • Juneco HO CN Wood Sheathed Caboose Kit (389-K1)
  • Juneco HO CP Wood Sheathed Caboose Kit (389-K2)
  • Model Railroader-May 2015 Issue
  • Trains May 2015 Issue
  • Garden Railways April 2015 Issue
  • Bytown Railway Branchline April issue
  • Osborn HO Railroad Hand Car Kit 2pk (RRA-1107)

Bring on Spring

It sure has been a long cold winter and all I can say is bring on Spring.  We have been busy over the last few months with many projects that we are going to be rolling out in the coming months. 

With the weather changing hopefully for the warmer this weekend we are to welcome back the ice cream side of operations.  So you will soon be able to enjoy your favourite flavours once again.

With the return of ice cream watch the site for extended weekend hours and as the summer draws closer we will once again be open Fridays.

New Products Coming

  • 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
  • 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
  • True Line Trains HO Pointe St. Charles Caboose (limited numbers available)
  • True Line Trains HO Snow Plow (email for those that are still available)
  • 2015 Canadian Trackside Guide ETA end of April 2015-if wanting one of these please contact to pre-order
  • Accurail HO Wood Boxcar Kit TH&B (112-4640)
  • Accurail HO 70 Ton Offset 3 Bay Hopper CN (112-7550)
  • Bowser N Cylindrical Hopper Car Boraxo #23462 (6-37681)-ETA July 2015
  • Bowser N Cylindrical Hopper Car Domino Sugar #367518 (6-37684) and #367523 (6-37685) ETA July 2015
  • Bowser N Cylindrical Hopper Old Dutch Cleanser #173201 (6-37693) and #173204 (6-37694) ETA July 2015
  • Bowser N Cylindrical Hopper Purina #61320 (6-37696) and #61322 (6-37697)-ETA July 2015
  • Bowser N Cylindrical Hopper Sterling Salt #61106 (6-37702) and # 61008 (6-37703)-ETA July 2015
  • Bowser N GLA Hopper Car CN #115316 (6-37726) and #115392 (6-37727) and #115424 (6-37728)-ETA August 2015
  • Bowser HO GLA Hopper CN #115207 Black (6-41137) and #115307 Black (6-41138)
  • Bowser HO GLA Hopper CN #117022 Brown (6-41141) and #117032 Brown (6-41142)
  • Morning Sun April Release Trackside in the Maritimes 1967-1993 (MS-1542)
  • Rivarossi HO Log Car CP set of two #308279 and #308483 (RIV-6316)
  • Rivarossi HO Log Car CP set of two #308314 and #308420 (RIV-6317)
  • Rivarossi HO Log Car PGE set of two #403 and 418 (RIV-6320)

WOW! 20 Years Already

As I sat down to do our year end I realized that 2015 marks our 20th year of serving the model railroad community.  Hard to believe that 20 years have gone by so fast.

There have been many changes to the industry over those years, gone are the days of ordering in the same product over and over again for locos and rolling stock.  Here are the days of pre-order what you want in advance before it is released or you may not get it as the manufacturers switch more and more to a model where the stores are the warehouses, and more and more limited run product hits the market and is then gone.

As we move further into 2015 we will be planning some kind of anniversary event, with the 17th annual model railroad event only weeks away we will concentrate on that first and then we will work to the 20 year celebration.

Upcoming Train Shows

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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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