MODELER'S CORNER
Edited by
Barry Oldham
modellerscorner@canadianrailwayobservations.com
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Coming Soon To A
Hobby Store Near You |
Just Announced from Credit
Valley
24 road #'s reserve now
before March 15! MSRP $34.95
Paragon 2 - EMD NW2 Switchers
187-2624 CNR #7942 w/DCC&sound
187-2625 CNR #7944 w/DCC&sound
$199.99
Due 2013
Contact Credit Valley for more information, or to discuss other new items and
coming soon items
New at Niagara Central
Hobbies
RAPIDO TRAINS FP9A VIA with DCC & SOUND
ROUNDHOUSE ARCH ROOF
PASSENGER CARS CNR
BROADWAY LTD. USRA LIGHT MIKADO CNR
DCC & SOUND PARAGON2
HO Scale CN noodle TLT 40-foot ice reefers are here! $41.95 each
N scale intermountain cylindrical hopper restocks $24.95 each
Atlas N scale restock Ontario carbonate cars $14.95 each
Announcements
HO Scale
http://www.atlastrainman.com/HOFreight/tmho1937boxcar.htm
http://bluford-shops.com/bluford_93_023.htm
http://intermountain-railway.com/ho/hohoppers.htm
http://intermountain-railway.com/ho/loco/holoces44dc.htm
The Northlander (ex-Trans Europe Express) locomotive was
photographed by Doug Fleming in Barrie Ontario in the late 1970's,
when the train was still running in its original configuration.
George’s Trains has the ROCO HO Scale version in stock in the
Ontario Northland livery.
  
More here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.514092151955566.119342.340515989313184&type=1
N Scale
http://www.atlasrr.com/NLoco/ngp38-2d.htm#.UPMIKvLNmSo
http://bluford-shops.com/bluford_93_021.htm
True Line Trains mentioned that they will be developing and soon
releasing
NSC 50' Exterior Post Newsprint box cars. An official
announcement should make its way to TLT website in the next short
while.
The first release will be 10 rib ends, 10' plug doors with either
straight or angled door posts. GTW, BCIT, BCOL, CNIS, and ONT.
Future releases will include the 9 rib end with 9' or 10' doors, the
post at the extreme ends of the sides, for CP, QC, and ONT.
New from Walthers:
just released some new buildings in HO Scale
HO Cornerstone® Hobby Shop - Kit
- New Kit!
- Single-Story Brick Construction
- Recessed Entry & Display Windows
- Wall-Mounted Signs With Roof Brace
- Printed Interior Details
- 3 Different Era Store Options: 1950s, 70s & Today
- Molded in 3 Colors & Clear Plastic
Kadee was showing off a custom run of a 50' PS-1 box car, that a lot
of people might be interested in getting...
Green
with black roof & ends, yellow print. Canadian affiliate of Kimberly
Clark Paper Co w/Kapuskasing ONT reporting marks. (HO Scale)
http://www.petersensupply.com/merchant.ihtml?pid=1846&step=4
Note: Also available
at-
Credit Valley Railway Co. are carrying the models: George's Trains
in Markham and VCR Repair in Kanata
Athearn announced this morning on Facebook and at the Amherst Model
Railroad Show in W. Springfield, MA that their next Genesis
locomotive will be an EMD GP50. It is being produced in both high
and low nose versions, with the first three roadnames being ATSF
(blue and yellow warbonnet), CNW, and Southern. Models will come
with roadname specific details, down to different antennas and
conduit for Locotrol equipped Southern units. Retail price will be
$189.98 for the DCC ready version and $289.98 for locomotives
equipped with the SoundTraxx Tsunami DCC decoder.
http://www.athearn.com/Search/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=GP50
Atlas made two
announcements at the Amherst Show.
Atlas HO ACF® 23,500 Gallon Tank Car - New Schemes
http://www.atlasrr.com/HOFreight/ho235tank4.htm#.UQKzSr88B8E
Atlas HO & N Trainman® Thrall 4750 Covered Hopper- New Schemes
http://www.atlastrainman.com/HOFreight/tmhothrall4750.htm
http://www.atlastrainman.com/NFreight/tmnthrall4750.htm#.UQK0OL88B8E
This is Dave Stark’s brother’s N Scale layout who models the E&N
showing a Budd car and CPR steam powered freight passing over the
recently finished Niagra
Canyon Trestle.
The UP SD59MX in HO SCALE
By Sandra Ludwig-Merseburg and Peter Merseburg
SD59mx
#9900
Base model (Chassis and Trucks) is from Athearn Genesis SD60M with sound
Bodyshell SD60m from Rail Power Production
1.
First Segment of the Long Hood was smoothed right and left. Screen Filter self
made; Interial filter screen of Athearn SD60m; modified Left
side Blower Housing Angled Cannon & Company 2 times; Internal filter Hatch of
Cannon & Company;
Right side big screen filter self made
2.
Segment of the Long Hood was retained except for minor modifications.
The Roof of the Long Hood was the 1. and 2. Segment completely smoothed.
Diesel Exhaust Katalysator was cut by two-dimensional CNC milling machine.
Design and Dimensions self made; Assorted Louvers of Archer Fine Transfers (door
3-8 right and left of the Long Hood, bottom catalysator and various hatches).
3.
The 3. Segment of the Long Hood was cut out and removed the radiator screen
and Modified. The new Flarit-Radiator is self made and was cut by
two-dimensional CNC milling machine. Radiator Screen self made; 3
Radiator Fan's SD60m Athearn Genesis, and others Parts of Evergreen self made
Diesel Fuell Tank self made
Air tanks and Mu's from Atlas
Eye Bolts by Detail Associates
Irons grave from A-Line
Sand filler from Cannon & Company
Horn, Headlights, Snowblow, Ditch Lights – self made
Sunshades from A-Line
Cab Wind Deflectors and Antenna of Detail West
Hand Rails Set from Athaern Genesis SD60m – Kitbash
Colors: Poly Scale - UP Habbor Misturi Gray
Amor Yellow self made mixed
Decals: from Microscale UP SD70m
This
locomotive was an experiment, equipped with a catalytic converter. Pioneers were
two Phase 1 SD70ACe # 8349 and # 8394. When presenting SD59mx was the catalystor according
to our research, is not operational. Presumably these as the two SD70ACe was
stripped down and put back into service. But for us, in spite of the great
effort a challenge and a wonderful unit.
A few shots from the Springfield Train Show from the 1-87 Vehicles Club area,
Route87 Modules and Trucks.
These shots were courtesy of
John Soehner.
 
 
Andy Cassidy submitted shots of CP 416026 which is a Sand Car
unloading at the CP’s Coquitlam Diesel Shop, at Mile 111.9, on the
CP Cascade Sub on November 21st, 2012.
 
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Railway Observations, is seeking someone who is willing to
help cover certain events. We need someone to help
cover the following events:
30th Annual Doubleheaders
Model Railroad Self Guided Home and Club Layout Tour in
Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge & Guelph area. This is a
self guided layout tour of the region.
If you
would like to cover this event, please send an email to CRO
webmaster for more details. |
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The Forest City Railway Society (FCRS)
he Forest City Railway Society (FCRS) Slide Trade Day will be held
on Saturday, April 13th from 11:00 to 22:00 (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) at
École secondaire Gabriel Dumont. Further details will follow. Pierre
Ozorak is looking for individuals to do a 40-45 minute presentation
in the evening. If you might be interested in doing such a
presentation, please send an e-mail to <tempojr@rogers.com>. |
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Montreal Model Train Exposition 2013
The Montreal Model Train Exposition is a miniature train show
presented each year in conjunction with Sun Youth Community
Services, a non-profit organization renowned for its work in aiding
those less fortunate in the Montreal community.
Event: The Montreal Model Train Exposition
Date: September 28th and 29th, 2013
Place: 4251 St Urbain Street, Montreal (Sun Youth Centre), H2W 1V6
Time: 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday
Price: $8 Adults, $6 Children
Free parking: HOME DEPO 100 Beaubien west, with shuttle bus.
Information: Ivan Dow (580 Pine Beach, Dorval Quebec H9P 2J6
i.dow@videotron.ca,
514 918-1501 or 514 636-9665)
The 2013 Montreal Model Train Exposition will be held September 28 -
29, 2013 (Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 5pm) at 4251 St Urbain
Street, H2W 1V6, (corner of Marie-Anne). It’s an event the whole
family can enjoy, with model trains of all scales running on modular
layouts, or displayed. As well there will be many flea market
tables with used trains for sale and trade. Bring back happy
memories of the past and make new memories for the children of
today. Time required to see the exposition is about 3 to 5 hours. $8
adults, $6 children. Please use public transit (bus routes 11, 29,
55, 97).
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Ontario:
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Date
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Location |
Information |
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Sat.
Februay 2, 2013
10-4pm |
Saint John's Anglican Church Hall, 2464 Dundas Street (Highway 5)
(south side, just west of Guelph Line) |
Burlington Model Railway Club Winter
Model Railway Show
· Operating model layouts in Z, N, HO, O and G scale.
· Other displays by:
- Golden Horseshoe Trolley Association
- Oakville Model Railway Society
- Confederation Marine Modellers
· Sale tables.
· Refreshments and light lunches available.
Fare: Adults $5, under 12 free
with adult.
Info: bmrc@burlington-model-railway-club.com
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Sat.
Februay 2, 2013
10-4:30pm
Sunday February 3
10-3 |
Port Hope - Town Park Recreation
Centre, 62 McCaul Street
(On the east side of the Ganaraska River off Elgin Street, off Ward, off
Mill) |
Ganaraska Railway Modellers
20th Annual Port Hope Model Railway Show
Operating layouts, vendors and
exhibitors.
Fare: Adults $5, children 6-12 $2, under 5 free.
Info: Dave Hughes 905-800-0410 |
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Saturday February 9, 2013 |
From Toronto: QEW west to 403 Hamilton. Exit 69A (Main St. WEST)
Left on Main St. Right on Cootes Dr. Cootes Dr. becomes King Street,
Dundas. Proceed through town, Legion is on the left, three blocks past
Market St.
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Dundas Modular Railway Club Flea Market
A model railway flea market with something for everyone! Model
Trains, Books, Photos, art and Train Memorabilia. Kits of Model
Planes, Cars, Sailing Ships, and Warships. Die Cast Cars and
Military Reference Books. Our HO scale club layout will also be
running for the day and club members will be happy to show you
around the layout! (And new members are welcome!)
The show is completely wheelchair accessible. With the Copetown
Train Show the very next day and just down the road, why not make it
a TRAIN WEEKEND?
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Sunday
Feb 10
2013 |
Copetown and District Community Centre, 1950 Governor's Road
(Highway 99 just east of Highway 52) |
CARM Copetown Train Show
· Operating Canadian prototype layouts.
· Displays by model craftsmen.
· Railway special interest groups (SIGs).
· Canadian model manufacturers displays and sales.
· Photo vendors.
· Wheelchair accessible.
· Lunch and refreshments available.
Fare: $6, children under 12 free with adult.
Info: www.caorm.org/copetown
or John Johnston editor@caorm.org
CARM Info: www.caorm.org
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Saturday
Feb 2
Sunday
Feb 3
2013
Saturday
Feb 9
Sunday
Feb 10
2013
Saturday
Feb 16
Sunday
Feb 17
Monday
Feb 18
2013
11-5pm
(Last Days)
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171 East Liberty Street (formerly Hannah Avenue), Suite B1, Toronto
(near King and Dufferin, served by TTC and GO) |
Model Railroad Club of Toronto
Central Ontario Railway
Open House
The club must move.
The 75th Anniversary and Final Liberty Village open houses
· O scale set in
the 1950s.
· 40 feet x 110
feet.
· Over 5000 feet of track.
Fare: Adults $10, seniors $8, children $6, free parking.
Free parking is available on-site and on East Liberty Street and at low
cost in three adjacent public lots.
The Ossington bus now comes right to the building on East Liberty
Street.
It is only a short walk from King Street West and from the GO Transit
Exhibition station.
Info: www.modelrailroadclub.com
or info@modelrailroadclub.com
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Saturday
Feb 23
Sunday
Feb 24
2013
10-4pm |
Essex District High School, 244 Talbot Street North (County Road 34)
(Essex is just 30 minutes from Windsor-Detroit, easily accessed from the
Ambassador Bridge. Take the second Essex exit off Highway 3.) |
2013 Essex Model Train Show
· The largest show of its kind in Southwestern Ontario.
· Sales, displays, collectibles.
· Accomodations available locally.
Fare: Adults $5, seniors $4, teens $4, children $3, under 3 Free. Free
parking
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Sunday
Feb 24
2013
11-4pm |
17 Jeavons Avenue
(From southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Ave)
turn east on Parnell, then south on Jeavons.)
(Do not park on the east side of the street.) |
Scarborough Model Railroaders Train
Show / Open House
Two floors of model railroads.
· 1500 square foor fifties era HO scale layout set in southern Ontario
featuring:
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Authentic steam and diesel sound.
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Walkaround Digital Command Control.
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Passenger and freight train operation.
Refreshments available.
Over 1000 square foot (and growing!) N scale layout with:
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28 scale miles of double-tracked mainline, running through mountain
scenery.
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The only permanent N scale club layout in the GTA.
Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2, family (2+2) $12
Info: www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org
or Flyer
with map
Video (2010/11/27): www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQt3jNXQj7Q
Map: SMR-SPRING-2011.PDF
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Saturday March 2,
2013
10-4:30pm |
Cobourg -
Cobourg Lions Community Centre, 157 Elgin Street East
(Park behind community centre) |
Cobourg Model Railroaders -
Cobourg Model Train Show
Vendors.
Operating model train layouts.
Displays.
Food and beverages available.
The biggest model train show in Northumberland County.
Fare: Adults $5, children under 12 $1.
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Sunday
March 3,
2013
11-3:30pm
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St. Catharines-
New Location: CAW
Hall, 124 Bunting Road, St.
Catharines,
L2P 3G5
(From Toronto: Take QEW Niagara, exit 44 Welland Ave/Niagara Street,
stay left onto South Service Road into Dunkirk Road, follow to and turn
right onto Bunting Road. On left side.)
(From Fort Erie: Take QEW, exit 44, stay left and turn left under
highway at lights, turn left onto Dunkirk Road, follow to and turn right
onto Bunting Road. On left side.) |
Niagara Railway Museum 13th
Annual Niagara Model Railroad
Show
Over 8000 sq ft
of vendors, layouts and displays.
Drinks and food available.
Fare: Adults $5, under 12 free with adult. Free parking.
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Sunday
March 3,
2013
11-4pm |
17 Jeavons Avenue
(From southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Ave)
turn east on Parnell, then south on Jeavons.)
(Do not park on the east side of the street.) |
Scarborough Model Railroaders Train
Show / Open House
Two floors of model railroads.
· 1500 square foor fifties era HO scale layout set in southern Ontario
featuring:
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Authentic steam and diesel sound.
-
Walkaround Digital Command Control.
-
Passenger and freight train operation.
Refreshments available.
Over 1000 square foot (and growing!) N scale layout with:
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28 scale miles of double-tracked mainline, running through mountain
scenery.
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The only permanent N scale club layout in the GTA.
Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2, family (2+2) $12
Info: www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org
or Flyer
with map
Video (2010/11/27): www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQt3jNXQj7Q
Map: SMR-SPRING-2011.PDF |
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Saturday
March 16
Sunday
March 17
2013
10-4pm both days |
Kingston -
Ambassador Hotel, 1550 Princess Street
(From 401 exit 613, south on Sydenham Road, left at first light onto
Princess Street, near the VIA Rail Station.) |
Canadian Railroad Historical Association
CRHA-Kingston Division Rail O
Rama Model Train Show
Operating
layouts.
Railway displays.
Railroadania.
Historical groups.
Dealers.
Interactive layout for the youngsters.
Thomas activity table.
Demonstrations.
Refreshments / dining available on site.
Wheelchair accessible.
Fare: Adults (13+) $6, seniors (60+) $5, children (5-12) $3, parking
free
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Sunday March 17, 2013
10-3pm |
Kitchener-
Bingemans Marshall Hall, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive
(From 401: Take exit #278 to Hwy 8 West toward Kitchener, take exit Hwy
7 East / Hwy 85 North towards Guelph, fork right towards
Victoria/Frederick/Wellington, exit to Wellington Street East, turn
south on Shirley Avenue, then Bingemans entrance on left side |
Kitchener Model
Train Show and Sale
Over 150 vendor
tables (some new).
Model trains, train sets, locomotives, track, rolling stock,
transformers, structures, photos, DVDs, railroad memorabilia. All
scales.
Operating layouts.
Lunch counter.
Fare: Adults $5, children under 12 free with adult. Parking free.
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March 20 & 21, 2013 |
At the Château Bonne Entente |
Annual Railway Symposium in Quebec City
A two day Symposium and Rail Show
Please contact Louis-François Garceau
Phone: 418-832-1502 -
Mobile: 418-955-2466
colloque@groupe-traq.com - www.groupe-traq.com
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Sunday March 24, 2013
10-3pm |
Brantford-
Best Western Brant Park Inn, 19 Holiday Drive
(exit Highway 403 at Wayne Gretzky Parkway, go one block south, then
turn east at the stoplight onto Holiday Drive.) |
Brantford Model Train Show
and Sale
Over 70 vendor
tables (several new).
Model trains, train sets, locomotives, track, rolling stock,
transformers, structures, photos, DVDs, railroad memorabilia.
Operating layouts.
Fare: Adults $5, children under 12 free with adult, parking free |
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