Check out the new Website Look

Some of you will have already noticed that January 1, 2016 our new looking website was unveiled.  While we still have a few things to add this is the first of the new look.  Many good things have been said about the new layout and look.  Take a moment and check it out. 

The new site allows you to see our Facebook posts without going onto Facebook if you don’t want to.  Remember you can stay up to date on new products and pre-orders this way.  While we will continue to list these items in the newsletters you will be able to see photos of the products and see when they are announced or arrive quicker.  We also use Facebook to post store specials, incoming estate finds, and one-off clearance items as we find them.

Many man hours went into this new design and we hope that you find it better than our old one.  The on-line catalogue will feature more frequent updating and most of the stock is now listed, however there are still some that need to be added yet.  If you have any ideas or suggestions that you feel would make our site even better feel free to let us know.

With Summer comes extended hours

As the sun is starting to appear more summer looks to be on the way once again.  Check out our site for updated hours as we move from Spring into Summer season hours. 

Extended hours will start in June and run through until Labour Day, so watch the site for these to appear.

New Products

The following new products have arrived at the store since our last newsletter:

• Model Railroader May 2016
• Train May 2016
• Juneco Details and Kits
• Atlas N C&O Caboose UP #903002 (751-50002594)
• Atlas N C&O Caboose UP #903003 (751-50002595)
• AIM Weathering Mix Kit (Dark Rust, Medium Earth, Grimy Black, Light Rust)
• Peco HO Code 83 Flex Wood Ties (552-SL8300)
• Classic Metal Works HO 1960 Ford F100 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck-2 Tone Sultana Turquoise (221-30407)
• Classic Metal Works HO 1960 F100 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck-2 Tone Sky Mist Blue (221-30408)
• The DCC Guide 2nd Edition Book (400-12488)
• Plastruct Bondene Cement 2oz Bottle (570-3)
• Tru-Color Thinner 16oz Bottle (709-1516)
• Tru-Color Thinner 1oz Bottle (709-15)
• Atlas HO Code 100 Plate Girder Bridge (150-885)
• Testors Dullcoat Spray Can (704-1260)
• Classic Metal Works HO 1960 Ford Delivery Truck Oscar Meyer Meats (221-30439)
• Classic Metal Works HO 1960 Ford Box Truck-Lone Star Beer (221-30441)
• Classic Metals Works HO 1955 Ford Fairlane Raven Black with Goldenrod Yellow (221-30446)
• Classic Metal Works HO 1955 Ford Fairlane Torch Red with Raven Black (221-30447)
• Bachmann HO City People with Motorcycle (160-33101)
• Bachmann HO Maintenance Workers Figures (160-33106)
• Bachmann HO Animals, Dogs with Fire Hydrant (160-33108)
• Bachmann HO Oil Drums (24) (160-39109)
• Rail Crew On/Off Uncouplers (RAP-320002)
• Rite Clamp HO Magnetic Clamping System (RIT-10090)
• AM Models HO Pallets and Skids (36) (129-50136)
• Model Railstuff HO Oil Drum, 55 Gallon Stacked, 4 Assorted colors (506-160)
• Model Railstuff HO 55 Gallon Oil Drums, Banded Load Pallet (4) (506-560)
• Xuron HO/N Track Cutter Used Once with Warranty (XUR-USED)
• Bytown Railway Trackside Guide (TG-2016) these have sold out but more can still be ordered at this time
• Bachmann HO EZ Track Black Roadbed 9” Straight Bulk Sections to purchase by the piece (160-44481A)
• Bachmann N Depressed Flat Car Dessert Tan-United States Arm with Missile (160-71397)
• Walthers HO Overhead Travelling Crane Kit (933-3102)
• Walthers HO Propane/Ammonia Storage Tank Kit (933-3129)
• Atlas HO Trainman Cupola Caboose CN #79220 (751-20003673) CN #79233 (751-20003674)
• Atlas HO Trainman Cupola Caboose CP #437472 (751-20003675) CP #437476 (751-20003676)
• Atlas HO Trainman 40’ Plug Door Boxcar CP Rail #35062 (751-20003498) CP Rail #35087 (751-20003499) CP Rail #35106 (751-20003500)
• AIM Weathering Kit C-Sand, Dirty White, Dark Earth, New Fresh Rust (110-2903)
• Model Power HO 72 Unpainted Animals (490-5793)

New Products Coming

The following new products are on order and will be arriving.   If there is something you would like to order please let us know

• Book-Trackside to the Trenches (MISC-781927083369) ETA June 2016
• Bachmann HO Canadian Train Set-Harvest Express ETA late Summer 2016 (160-735)
• Bowser HO U-Channel Hopper TH&B #1045 ETA August 2016 (6-41398)
• Bowser HO U-Channel Hopper-TH&B #1058 ETA August 2016 (6-41398)
• Bowser HO U-Channel Hopper-TH&B #1079 ETA August 2016 (6-41400)
• Broadway Limited HO ACF Type 27/ICC-105 6,000-Gallon Tank Car 4-Pack –Canadian Industries ETA April 2016 (187-6120)
• Rapido HO RDC-1 CN Noodle #6116-Standard DC (RAP-16014)
• Rapido HO RDC-1 CP Maroon #9061-Standard DC (RAP-16016)
• RAP-16510 RDC-1 CN #D-106, Green/Yellow, DC/DCC/Sound (RAP-16510)
• Rapido HO RDC-1, CP Maroon #9066- DC/DCC/SOU (RAP-16518)
• Rapido HO RCD-1, CP Action Red #9054 #9054 DC/DCC/SOU (RAP-16523)
• Rail Crew Switch Machine with Stand and Target (RAP-320103)
• SceneMaster HO Dump Car Kit 3 Pack ETA May 2016 (949-3010)
• SceneMaster HO City Street Accessory Package ETA May 2016 (949-4121)
• SceneMaster HO Garbage Cans, Vintage (12) ETA May 2016 (949-4125)
• SceneMaster HO Modern Trash Containers (2) ETA May 2016 (949-4126)
• SceneMaster HO Wood Pallets (12) ETA May 2016 (949-4129)
• SceneMaster HO Bags, Sand, Grain and Cement (40) ETA May 2016 (949-4130)
• SceneMaster HO Singamas Corrugated Container CN Intermodal ETA August 2016 (949-8513)
• SceneMaster HO Singamas Corrugated Container Canadian Tire ETA August 2016 (949-8514)
• Wheels of Time N Fish Belly Flatcar CP #303430 (805-50055) CP #303503 (805-50056) CP #303524 (805-50057) CP #303684 (805-50059) CP #303503 ETA July 2016

Pick it up or Ship it-The Choice is Yours

Just a reminder there a few ways that you can get your products from us:

1. In store
• Saturday 9-6
• Sunday 10-5
2. Pick it up from us at any of the train shows that we attend, see our listing on the site
3. Order it through our site and have it shipped out to you
4. Pickup at our pickup-only location in Waterloo

If you are looking for something that you don’t see listed, send us an email.  We are always happy to special order in items that you want.

The Lower Canadian Dollar

As you are all aware by now our Canadian dollar is not as strong as it was a year or so back.  As a result of this incoming product is higher as a result.  While we update the website to reflect the current incoming price, there is often stock still left at the older price on our shelves.  Feel free to email us for a price check if you want to know if we have something you are interested in at the older pricing.

Upcoming Train Shows

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Train Show Locations

Holiday Open House—This Weekend

Hard to believe it but we are starting into the end of 2015 already.   Ice cream has been put away for another year and the train side is up into full swing.  Over the last weekend we have prepared 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 21, 2015  10am to 5pm
Sunday, November 22, 2015  10am to 3pm

Events:

• Tour the caboose done up for the holidays featuring a couple running trains (Christmas themed) including Thomas the Tank and Friends
• Holiday treats and hot drinks
• Some new and remaining consignment items will be put out for sale in the caboose
• In-store specials and draw
• Special order deal by one of our manufacturers (there will be 25% off all orders placed for this manufacturer which will be announced on our Facebook page on Wednesday night in order to allow you to prepare your list)

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.

New Products

The following new products have recently arrived at the store:

• Model Railroader Dec 2015
• Trains November 2015-Special Anniversary 75 Years
• Trains December 2015
• Classic Trains Special Issue-More Trains of the 1950’s (TR-M1950)
• Model Railroader Special Issue-How to Model Today’s Railroads (MR-HTMTR)
• Classic Trains Winter 2015 (CT-Winter2015)
• Bowser N Cylindrical Hopper BORAXO #23462 (6-37681)
• Bowser N Cylindrical Hopper Domino Sugar #367518 (6-37684) and Domino Sugar #367523 (6-37685)
• Bowser N Cylindrical Hopper Old Dutch Cleanser #173201 (6-37693) and Old Dutch Cleanser #Purina #61320 (6-37696) and Purina #61322 (6-37697)
• Bowser N Cylindrical Hopper Sterling Salt #610016 (6-37702) and Sterling Salt #61008 (6-37703)
• Classic Metal Works HO 1960 Ford Delivery Truck-Borden’s Dairy (221-30426)
• Classic Metal Works HO 1960 Ford Delivery Truck-US Mail (221-30427)
• Classic Metal Works HO 1960 Ford Delivery Truck-Iron City Beer (221-30428)
• Classic Metal Works HO 1960 Ford Stakebed Truck-84 Lumber (221-30429)
• Classic Metal Works HO 1960 Ford Delivery Truck-Purina Feeds (221-30430)
• Classic Metal Works HO International Harvester Metro Delivery Van-US Mail (221-30431)
• Classic Metal Works 1955 Ford 4Dr Sedan Fire Chief’s Car (221-30433)
• Classic Metal Works 1955 Ford 4 Door Sedan Rail Inspection Car (221-30434)
• Classic Metal Works International Harvester Metro Delivery Van-Fire Emergency (221-30432)
• Bachmann Salty Locomotive with moving eyes (160-58804) Bachmann has discontinued this product
• Walthers HO 2016 Reference/Catalogue (913-216)
• Modellers Brushes (8 Round, 4 flat) (ACM-YNB102)
• Atlas HO Heavyweight Coach TH&B #70 Master Series (150-2003062)
• Atlas HO Heavyweight Coach TH&B #73 Master Series (150-20003063)
• Walthers HO Tank Car Texaco #9387 (932-41756)
• Proto 50’ Box Car 2pk #416262/416243 (920-237104)
• DRM Structure Kit N Otto’s Parts (243-50300)
• DPM Structure Kit N Hayes Hardware (243-50200)
• DPM Structure Kit N Corner Turret Building (243-51300)
• Intermountain HO Brass 33” Wheelsets (12) (85-40050)
• Pikestuff Structure Kit N Contractors Building (541-8006)
• Pikestuff Structure Kit N Two Story Modern Office (541-8010)
• Pikestuff Structure Kit N Diamond Tool & Engineering (541-8011)
• Pikestuff Structure Kit N Distribution Center (541-8012)
• DPM Structure Kit N Bruce’s Bakery (243-50100)
• DPM Structure Kit N Char’s Soda Shoppe (243-50400)
• DPM Structure Kit N Reed Books (243-51500)
• DPM Structure Kit N Gripp’s Luggage Manufacturing (243-50600)
• Rix Structure Kit N 30’ Corrugated Grain Bin (628-703)
• Rix Structure Kit N 40’ Corrugated Grain Bin (628-704)
• Atlas HO Also S2-CN #8113 (Green, Gold) Master Gold (150-10001909)
• Atlas HO RS3 CN #3003 (Green,Gold) Standard DC (150-40002217)
• Styrene Building sheets .010” Thick in Colours Red (269-9901), Blue (269-9902), Green (269-9003), Yellow (269-9904) Assorted (269-9905)
• Atlas HO Code 100 45 Degree Crossing (152-174)
• Walthers 2016 Reference/Catalogue (913-216)
• Atlas HO Master Series 17,600 Tank Univar #70703 (150-20003219)
• Atlas HO Master Series 17,600 Tank Univar #70713 (150-20003220)
• Atlas N NSC 50’ Plug Door Box Car CN 1980 Scheme #413020 (150-50002145)
• Atlas N NSC 50’ Plug Door Box Car CN 1980 Scheme #413025 (150-50002147)
• Atlas N 2-Bay Offset Side Hooper with Flat Ends and Load CP #357007 (150-50002169)
• Walthers HO DQ Chill and Grill Kit (933-3485)
• AIM Mini Weathering Powder Set 1/4oz of dark rust, medium earth, grimy black, light rust
• AIM Mini Weathering Powder Set 1/4oz of soot black, dark gray, brick red, rusty brown
• AIM Mini Weathering Powder Set 1/4oz of sand, dirty white, dark earth, new fresh rust
• Atlas Code 83-100 Transition Joiners (150-551)

New Products Coming

• Atlas Trainman HO 40’ Plug Door Box Car CP Rail Three numbers #35062 (751-20003498), #35087 (751-20003499) and #35106 (751-20003500) ETA 2nd Quarter 2016
• Atlas Trainman N 70 Ton Ore Car Soo Line three numbers available #81903 (751-50002630), #81919 (751-50002631) and #81947 (751-50002632) ETA 1st Quarter 2016
• Kalmbach 2016 Scenic Calendar (400-68180)-brought in by special order only
• Kalmbach 2016 Trains Magazine Calendar (400-68181)-brought in by special order only
• Bowser HO 55 Ton Fishbelly Hopper & U-Channel Hopper TH&B #1045 (Black, Small Bowtie Logo) (6-41398) ETA Summer 2016
• Bowser HO 55 Ton Fishbelly Hopper & U-Channel Hopper TH&B #1058 (Black, Small Bowtie Logo) (6-41399) ETA Summer 2016
• Bowser HO 55 Ton Fishbelly Hopper & U-Channel Hopper TH&B #1079 (Black, Small Bowtie Logo) (6-41400) ETA Summer 2016
• Bachmann HO 4-6-0 CP #847 Steam Loco DCC Ready (160-52203) ETA late December 2015

You Can Now Follow us on Facebook

In our last issue we had this article but just a reminder in case you missed it.  We we have finally got the Facebook page for the store up and running.  For those that have been asking, it is finally done.  We officially signed up on August 14, 2015.  I invite you to “like us” on Facebook so that you can follow the content that we will be posting such as:

• New products coming (gives you a chance to pre-order faster to avoid missing any pre-order dates for items)
• New products that have arrived at the store
• Various modeling info that we come across such as train shows
• Videos on how to use products and other tips
• Random weekend specials that we will be running

As a reminder, in addition to Facebook, you can also follow us on Twitter and Google+.

Grey Central Christmas Open House

This is a great family event once again hosted by the Grey Central Railway Club.  They will once again open their doors on Sunday December 6, 2015 from 1pm to 4pm. Come out and see their layout in action.  Thomas the Tank will be running for all the little engineers in attendance as well.  So mark the date on your calendar, and take in an afternoon of trains.

Facebook Here We Come

We we have finally got the Facebook page for the store up and running.  For those that have been asking, it is finally done.  We officially signed up on August 14, 2015.  I invite you to “like us” on Facebook so that you can follow the content that we will be posting such as:

• New products coming (gives you a chance to pre-order faster to avoid missing any pre-order dates for items)
• New products that have arrived at the store
• Various modeling info that we come across such as train shows
• Videos on how to use products and other tips
• Random weekend specials that we will be running

As a reminder, in addition to Facebook, you can also follow us on Twitter and Google+.

Grey Central Railway Open House & Train Show This Saturday

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 19, 2015 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.

New Products

• Model Railroader Magazine October 2015
• Trains Magazine October 2015
• Trains Special Issue Magazine-611 In Steam
• Classic Trains Fall 2015
• Branchline Magazine July/August 2015
• Garden Railways October 2015
• CN Lines Volume 17 Number 4 CNL-V17N4
• Canadian Railway Modeller Train 20 Track 2 (CRM-T20T2)
• Bachmann HO EMD GP38-2 Locomotive Canadian National #4720 (DCC Ready)  (160-61717)
• Bachmann HO Alco FA2 Diesel Locomotive Canadian National (DCC & Sound) (160-64701)
• Bachmann HO Alco 2-6-0 Steam CN #409 (DCC & Sound) (160-51814)
• Bachmann HO GP40 Diesel CN #4008 (160-60307)
• Bachmann HO EMD GP9 Diesel Canadian National #1720 (DCC on Board) (160-62813)
• Athearn Genesis HO Canadian Pacific MP15-AC #1422 (140-66111)
• Athearn HO Ford C Tractor with Beverage Trailer-WHISTLE (140-91973)
• Athearn HO 28’ Container with Chassis-FTSU (140-91121)
• Thomas And Friends HO-Emily’s Passenger Train Set (160-684)
• Bachmann HO Pacific Flyer Train Set (160-692)
• Bachmann HO Rail Chief Train Set (160-706)
• Bachmann HO 40’ 3 Dome Tank Car-Canadian Chemical Company (160-17143)
• Bachmann HO 40’ Stock Car, CPR #203581 (160-18524)
• Bachmann HO Stock Car, CP Rail (160-18527)
• Thomas And Friends HO Emily with Moving Eyes Locomotive (160-58748)
• Thomas And Friends HO Mavis with Moving Eyes Locomotive (160-58801)
• Thomas And Friends HO Diesel with Moving Eyes Locomotive (160-58802)
• Walthers HO Grain Elevator Concrete Kit (933-3022)
• Walthers HO Columbia Feed Mill Kit (933-3090)
• Walthers HO Propane/Ammonia Storage Tank Kit (933-3129)
• Walthers HO Concrete Street System (933-3138)
• Atlas N Alco S2 DC Canadian Pacific #7013 (150-40000696)
• Atlas N EMD GP9 w/Dynamic Brakes Canadian Pacific #8647 Script Lettering with DCC (150-40002195)
• Kalmbach Book-Wiring for your Model Railroad (400-12491)
• Atlas HO Extended Vision Caboose-CSX #903180 (Safety Caboose 20th Anniversary) (150-20003109)
• NCE Power Cab DCC Starter System (524-25)
• Atlas N EMD GP40 Canadian National (Stripe Scheme,black,white,red,yellow) (150-40001902)
• Atlas N EMD GP40-2 No Dynamic Brakes Ontario Northland #2200 Standard DC (blue,yellow, Large ON Rail) (150-4001922)
• Atlas N EMD GP40-2 No Dynamic Brakes Ontario Northland #2201 standard DC (blue,yellow,large ON Rail) (150-40001923)
• Atlas N EMD GP9 Canadian Pacific #8647 Standard DC(maroon,gray,script lettering) (150-40002176)
• Atlas N EMD GP9 Canadian Pacific #8647 with DCC (maroon,gray,script lettering) (150-4002195)
• Atlas HO NSC 50’ Plug Door Box Car Ontario Northland (blue,yellow,Chevron Logo) Four different car numbers #7700 (150-20002983), 7708 (150-20002984), 7755 (150-20002985), 7768 (150-20002986)
• Atlas HO Trainman Evans 52’ Gondola Canadian National (boxcar red, white, yellow, Noodle Website Logo) 3 car numbers #136623  (751-20002941), #136647 (751-2002942), #136742 (751-20002944)
• Atlas N Evans 52’ Gondola Canadian National (boxcar red,white,yellow,Noodle Website Logo) 4 car numbers #136623 (150-50001899), 136647 (150-50001900), 136742 (150-50001901), 136744 (150-50001902)
• Model Power N Passengers Station People (490-1335)
• Model Power N Fences, Barrels and Lumber (490-1507)
• Model Power N Heavyweight Combine CN (490-8629)
• Model Power N Heavy Weight Observation (490-8635)
• Osborn HO Two Bedroom Bungalow Kit (RRA-1102)
• Busch HO Crossing Signals with Control (189-5934)
• Walthers HO Union Crane & Shovel Kit (933-4021)
• Section of Tru-Color Paints these will become a standard stocking item now
• Intermountain HO Brass 33” Wheelsets (12) (85-40050)
• Peco HO Code 83 Flex Track (552-SL8300)
• Atlas Hairpin Style Fence (150-774)
• Atlas N GP40 Ontario Northland Loco DCC-(150-40001952)
• Thomas & Friends Fun with Freight Train Set HO (160-683)
• Thomas & Friends Salty’s Dockside Delivery Train Set (160-696)
• Ron Brown Book-Rails Across the Prairies (MISC-9781459702158)
• Ron Brown Book-Rails Across Ontario (MISC-9781459707535)
• Ron Brown Book-The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore 4th Edition (MISC-9781459727816)
• Pikestuff N Contractors Building Kit (Blue) (541-8006)
• Pikestuff N Two Story Modern Office Kit (541-8010)
• Pikestuff N Diamond Tool & Engineering Building Kit (541-8011)
• Pikestuff N Distribution Center Building Kit (541-8012)
• DPM N Bruce’s Bakery Building Kit (243-50100)
• DPM N Hayes Hardware Building Kit (243-50200)
• DPM N Char’s Soda Shoppe Building Kit (243-50400)
• DPM N Reed Books Building Kit (243-51500)
• DPM N Gripp’s Luggage Mfg Building Kit (243-50600)
• Rix N 30’ Corrugated Grain Bin Kit (628-703)
• Rix N 40’ Corrugated Grain Bin Kit (628-704)
• Atlas HO Alco S2-Canadian National #8113 (Black, Yellow) w/DCC & Sound (150-10001909)
• Atlas N Alco RS3-Canadian National #3003 (Green/Yellow) Standard DC (150-40002217)
• Evergreen Styrene 6” x 12” Red Coloured Sheet .010” Thick (269-9901)
• Evergreen Styrene 6” x 12” Blue Coloured Sheet .010” Thick (269-9902)
• Evergreen Styrene 6” x 12” Green Coloured Sheet .010” Thick (269-9903)
• Evergreen Styrene 6” x 12” Yellow Coloured Sheet .010” Thick (269-9904)
• Evergreen Styrene 6” x 12” Assorted Coloured Sheets .010” Thick