Thanksgiving Day, October 10, 2016.

We are not sure yet but Central Hobbies will probably be open Thanksgiving Monday, October 10, 2016. Maybe 11:30 Am to 4 PM. Call ahead to see if we are open.

Mt Cheam Lions Club Model Railroad and Hobby Show

Central Hobbies will be at The Mt Cheam Lions Club Model Railroad and Hobby Show Saturday October 15 and Sunday October 16, 2016. If there is anything you want brought out to the show, please let us know a week before the show.

Vancouver Train Expo 2016 (The 34th Annual) Model Train Show

Central Hobbies will be at The Vancouver Train Expo 2016 (The 34th Annual) Model Train Show at the PNE Forum November 5 and Sunday November 6, 2016. Please note that there are extended hours for the public show this year. More information at the Vancouver Train Expo Web Site Also please note that all the PNR Fall Meet Activities have been split off into a separate event running alongside the show. More information at the Railway Modellers Meet Web Site If there is anything you want brought out to the show, please let us know a week before the show.

True Line Trains Pointe Ste. Charles Cabooses

Our Undecorated kit True Line Trains Pointe Ste. Charles Cabooses have arrived. All of the cabooses we were expecting have now arrived. Both of our special run cabooses have arrived. Neither number is one we thought we were going to get, however we have a good stock of both numbers: 78192 and 78195. As is usual for product that orders were taken for in 2014, we have lost contact with a few customers. If you think you had a caboose or two on order and have not heard from us by now, please contact us.

The Mike McGrattan Memorial Train

The Mike McGrattan Memorial Train started its tour on the Central Hobbies Store layout. For images see Store news To follow the journey of the Memorial train across N-Scale layouts see the Thread on The Railwire

STEAMSCENES 2017 CALENDARs

The 2017 Steamscenes Calendars have arrived. The usual eight titles: Canadian Trains, Passing Trains, the World of Steam, BNSF, Seasons of Steam, Union Pacifc, Southern Pacific and Narrow Gauge. They are $ 15.95 each. Full details at Steamscenes Calendar page .

New Digitrax Command Station

Digitrax has announced a new Advanced Command Station: The DCS240 5/8 Amp (depends on power supply) Command Station/Booster. Controls up to 400 Locomotives, 400 throttles, Built in PR3Xtra, USB interface and much more. The DCS240 is $ 375.00 US$ MSRP.

New Soundtraxx Sound Decoders

Soundtraxx has announced more Tsunami 2 decoders, the TSU-2200 2AMP series and the TSU- 2200 PNP Series. Delivery July 2016.

RAPIDO Prime Movers

Rapido has announced a nw series of more affordable models under the "Prime Movers by Rapidio" name. The first model announced is the 'Dash 8-40CM' "the Draper Taper". There are several CN and BC Rail models. Details at: Rapido Trains Announcements Web Page and Rapido Dash-8 Models.

RAPIDO Icons of Canadian Steam

Rapido has announced a multi year series of Canadian Steam Locomotives. Details at: Rapido Trains Announcements Web Page and Rapido Locomotives - Hudsons

RAPIDO CPR Royal Hudson Announcements

The first release in Rapidos "Icons of Canadian Steam" release is the CPR Royal Hudson. Details as to road numbers and model specific details at: Rapido Trains Announcements Web Page and Rapido Locomotives - Hudsons We are taking reservations for these models now.

RAPIDO TRAINS Announcements

Due to the large number of Rapido trains Announcements we now have a separate Rapido Trains Announcements Web Page.

RAPIDO TRAINS HO New Announcements

Rapido Trains has announced HO-Scale: VIA Rebuilt F40PH-2Ds, GMD-1 Rebuilds - 1600, 1400 and 1430-1444 Series., Amtrak Baggage Car F40s , Amtrak Modernized F40PH , See Rapido Trains Announcements Web Page for more information.

Parking is available at the West end of the building and behind the building. You may use spots 1 through 20. If you do not want to drive in Vancouver traffic don't forget you can get here easily by Skytrain.

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