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We're your one stop scale model
train shop!
HO Scale Products
Central Hobbies carries a complete selection of HO scale model railway
products.
We carry train sets from Atlas, Athearn,
Walthers ,
Bachmann and Life-Like.
Athearn, Atlas, Bachmann and Like-Like train sets are complete with Locomotive, cars,
track and a power pack.
Walthers train sets have a locomotive, cars and track. A power pack is extra.
We carry locomotives models from:
- Atlas S1/2/3/4, U23, U33/36, C425 (BCR), RS-3 Classic,
GP40, RS1, . . These models are limited runs. The supply will be best when the model is
released. Advance reservations are usually taken for these models.
- Athearn Genesis F Units and other Genesis Series Models.
- Athearn Locomotives Locomotive kits and assembled.
We stock many models in this line. It is no longer as easy to get but if f we don't have it we will
order it for you.
- Bachmann many models including the new S4 with DCC
and Sound.
- Bowser Models
- Broadway Limited Imports Models with sound.
Operable on DC and DCC. We stock a few models but usually only bring Broadway Limited
Imports models in by special order.
- Con-Cor: Mostly by special order.
- Highliners F Unit Kits (A & B) and parts.
- InterMountain
- Kato RS2, NW2, C44-9, GP35, SD40-2, SD45, GP35,
SD80MAC, SD90MAC . . . .These models are limited runs. The supply will be best when the
model is released. Advance reservations are usually taken for these models.
- Proto 2000 Diesel Locomotives Various. These models are
limited runs. The supply will be best when the model is released.
- Proto 2000 Steam LocomotivesThese models are
limited runs. The supply will be best when the model is released.
- Proto 1000 F3A, F3B, C
Liners, RDCs
- Walthers ,
- Stewart ,
We stock a large selection of passenger car kits from the following manufacturers:
We stock a large selection of freight car kits from the following manufacturers:
- Accurail Box Cars, Reefers and others,
- Atlas HO Scale Freight cars. These models are limited runs.
The supply will be best when the model is released. Advance reservations are accepted for these
models.
- Athearn - We stock many models in this line.
- Branchline Box Cars, Reefers and others,
- ExactRail cars and bridges.
- Kadee Box Cars,
- Fox Valley cars.
- Roundhouse - Model Die Casting.
- Proto 2000 Flat Cars, Box Cars, Gondolas, Tank Cars
(8000 and 10000 gallon), Covered Hoppers and Stock Cars.
- InterMountain We stock some kits and many
assembled cars from InterMountain
- Red Caboose
- Märklin We stock a few Märklin items and can obtain any current
stock items.
- Roundhouse Freight Cars.
- Trains Canada
- Stewart Hobbies
- Walthers Freight Cars
As well we models from Proto 1000, Bachmann,
Con-Cor, Kato, Model Power,
Tichy, Sylvan Scale Models , and others. Other
manufacturer items are available on special order.
HOn3 Narrow Gauge - - - - - - - - - -
We stock some HO scale narrow gauge products in HOn3
- MicroTrains (noted for their N Scale Products) is producing a fantastic series of cars in
HOn3. Micro Trains HOn3 Cars in Stock. Rumoured are UTLX
tank cars.
- Grandt Line makes trucks for HOn3. As well they make freight car
kits.
- Micro-Engineering makes HOn3 flex track and dual gauge track in various codes
(70, 55 and some 40).
- Peco has released Code 70 HOn3 flex track. #5 turnouts are now in stock for $
37.50 each.
- Shinmohara makes HOn3 flex track, HO/HOn3 dual
gauge track and single and dual gauge turnouts. Most dual gauge turnouts on hand.
- The Light Iron Turnout Company makes HOn3 Turnouts in
code 55 and 70. We stock the completed turnouts.
- BlackStone Models (a division of SoundTraxx)
Box cars, stock cars, flat cars, gondolas (high and low side), some tank cars and passenger
coaches are in stock.
To come 2012, third run of tank cars, second run of passenger cars, third run of K-27s, and EBT
hopper cars. To come in 2013 the second run of C-19s.
Due late 2012 (October we hope) is the start of a ready to run HOn3 track system. Patterned after
Kato Unitrack (made by Kato) this clip together track will make basic HOn3 layouts very easy to
make.
- Precison Scale makes several car kits.
HOn30 Narrow Gauge - - - - - - - - - -
We stock a few HO scale narrow gauge products in HOn30 (HOn2 «). More can be ordered..
HOm Metre gauge
We stock Peco HOm flex track - $ 11.98 a length. Turnouts are available by special
order. This track can also be used for TT.
HO scale track comes in various rail heights.
Code 100
Code 83
- Code 83 is closer in height to modern mainline rail size.
- We stock the complete Atlas code 83 track series and flex track. We stock the
complete line of Atlas code 83 True-Track.
- We have Shinohara and Walthers turnouts in
stock. We have some Shinohara flex track in stock. Walthers
code 83 track is made by Shinohara. Walthers turnouts are being replaced with new DCC
friendly Turnouts.
- We carry Micro Engineering turnouts and flex track in both weathered and
unweathered.
- We carry have the new Central Valley turnout kits.
- We stock the new PECO code 83 track and turnouts.
- 8622 SL-8300 Flex Track, 36" length
- 8619 SL-8310 Nickel Silver Railjoiners
- 8620 SL-8311 Insulating Rail Joiners
- 8621 SL-8314 Track Fixing Pins
- 8610 SL-8351 #5 Right Hand Turnout, Insulfrog
- 8612 SL-8352 #5 Left Hand Turnout, Insulfrog
- 8614 SL-8361 #6 Right Hand Turnout, Insulfrog
- 8616 SL-8362 #6 Left Hand Turnout, Insulfrog
- 8618 SL-8364 #6 Crossing, Insulfrog
- 8609 SL-E8351 #5 Right Hand Turnout, Electrofrog
- 8611 SL-E8352 #5 Left Hand Turnout, Electrofrog
- 8613 SL-E8361 #6 Right Hand Turnout, Electrofrog
- 8615 SL-E8362 #6 Left Hand Turnout, Electrofrog
- 8617 SL-E8364 #6 Crossing, Electrofrog
- 8623 SL-E8381 #8 Right Hand Turnout, Electrofrog
- 8625 SL-E8382 #8 Left Hand Turnout, Electrofrog
- 8624 SL-8381 #8 Right Hand Turnout, Insulfrog
- 8626 SL-8382 #8 Left Hand Turnout, Insulfrog
Announced for delivery some time in the future are:
- #7 Turnouts
- Three way switch
- Double Slip Switch
- Single Slip Switch
- Wyes
Code 70 and 75
- Code 70 represents about 100 lb rail.
- We have Shinohara turnouts in stock. We do not stock
Shinohara flex track but can order it for you.
- We carry Micro Engineering turnouts and flex track in both weathered and
unweathered.
Other Rail Sizes
Track Scratch Building Supplies
We carry Micro Engineering rail in all sizes (code 40, 55, 70, 83 and 100), all sizes on Micro
Engineering spikes, Pliobond; ties from Mt. Albert.
Fast Tracks
Fast Tracks makes an excellent series of turnout construction jigs. They come with
comprehensive instructions. Even a novice at turnout construction can produce a working turnout
every time.
We are a member of Fast Tracks 'Ontrack' resellers program.
Or Fast Tracks Website
If you wish to order direct our resellers code is 232. This code will get you a 10%
discount.
Switch Machines
- Atlas makes several switch machines for their own track.
- We stock most of the varieties of Caboose Industries Ground Throws.
- We stock Tortoise Slow Motion Switch machines.
- We stock Cobalt Slow Motion Switch machines.
- We have the various flavours of Peco switch machines.
- Other types of switch machines (including used twin coil) are available from time to time.
We have an extensive selection of building kits from many manufacturers. DPM, Atlas,
Walthers,, and many others.
Central Hobbies stocks kits from Downtown Deco
Central Hobbies has the largest selection of Detail Parts in Western Canada.
We stock the Full lines of
- CN sig Detail Products
- Detail Associates
- Details West
- Miniatures by Eric
- We stock some of the Miniatronics line of lights, LED's
and lighting units
- Ngineering - we stock most of the Ngineering line of LEDs, lighting kits and
tools.
- Cannon
- Hi-Tech Details
- Tichy
- Northwest Shortline
- Kadee (We have the Full coupler and detail parts lines)
- Railflyer
- Kaslo Shops
- Grandt Line
A-Line
- and others.
We stock some parts from Precision Scale, Plano, InterMountain, New England Rail Service,
American Model Builders Inc., Sylvan, Athabasca Scale Models
, BranchLine, BLMA, and others.
We have a shrinking stock of Athearn shells. We have frames, shells and detail parts for cars
and locomotives.
We carry replacement wheel sets from North West Shortline, Kadee, Proto 2000 and
InterMountain (regular and semi scale).
We carry the complete line of Kadee couplers as well as some of the popular
clones. We have the New Scale size Kadee couplers (#58s) and Whisker couplers in
stock. For those of you using Horn-Hook couplers we stock Athearn couplers.
We carry the full line of Woodland Scenics scenery products as well as the new Woodland
Scenics SubTerrain System. We have products from Faller, Heki and others.
We carry backdrops from
Sceniking Roll Outs are now in stock. These are Six feet long and 16 «" high. In twelve different
scenes. Various scenes may be joined end to end to create longer scenes.
and Walthers.
We carry the full line of Kalmbach hobby books as well as books from Atlas and Carstens
and others. See the Books pages for partial listings of
prototype books.
We carry over 400 railroad related titles. See our book pages for a relatively up to date
listing.
We try to carry the full selection of railroad colours from Floquil (Floquil and Poly Scale),
and TrueLine Trains but Bureaucrat regulations are getting in the way of stocking Floquil,
PolyScale and ScaleCoat. We stock some Model Flex, and Scalecoat colours (Please note
that complying with the Government Safety Regulations ( relabeling and safety cap) adds $ 1.00
to the landed price of ScaleCoat paint.) and the Scalecoat CN sig
Colours CNR, CPR, BCR and VIA paints. We carry Humbrol enamels and Tamiya acrylic
paints. We have a diminishing stock of Accu-Paint. We will have the new Railflyer paints when
they are released. We stock the Hunterline weathering stains.
We have an extensive selection of decals from Micro-Scale, CDS (Please note that CDS is
now out of business so our stock is dwindling), Black Cat Publishing, CN sig Decals, Daley Designs, and others.
We carry resin kits from
Wood
We carry wood from Mt. Albert . Kappler and Northeastern
products are available on special order. We have the full rack of Midwest Balsa Wood,
Basswood and Plywood.
Brass
We stock K&S metal shapes (Brass, Copper and Aluminum) in one and three
foot lengths, and Special Shapes.
Stainless Steel
We stock K&S Stainless Steel metal shapes.
Plastic
We have the complete Evergreen and Plastruct
styrene racks. Other Plastruct items (in styrene or ABS) are available on special order.
Glues
From 'Walthers Goo' through styrene glue (in several flavours) to Super Glues, we carry all
a modelers needs in glues.
A model railroader need tools. Whether it is just an Atlas track saw or a North West
Shortline chopper, we stock them all.
We have the complete line of Woodland Scenics Tidy Tracks cleaning products.
Knives, blades, taps, drills, scale rulers, sprue nippers . . . or whatever. We have it or can get
it.
| Die, Tap & Drill Sizes |
| Die size: |
#00-90 |
#0-80 |
#1-72 |
#2-56 |
| Rod Size: |
.047(3/64) |
.064 (1/16) |
.073 |
.086 |
| Tap Size: |
#00-90 |
#0-80 |
#1-72 |
#2-56 |
| Tap Drill Size: |
#61 |
.055 (#55) |
#53 |
#50 |
| Clearance Drill Size: |
#55 |
.052 (#52) |
#48 |
#43 |
Foam Working Tools
Hot Wire Foam Factory
We stock foam working tools from Hot Wire Foam Factory.
We also carry the Woodland Scenics Hot wire cutter.
If there is a particular item you are seeking that we don't have in stock, please don't hesitate
to ask for it. We will special order most anything. Items in stock at most major distributors can
be obtained in a week or two. Out of stock items can be back ordered for delivery when they are
produced.
Please note that if the company is outside of the major distribution channels, special orders will
take some time. Many companies require minimum orders from stores (a person can often order
one item at a time) so it may take a while for us to get a large enough order to send to them. In
these cases we will advise you if it is faster to order direct.
Updated November 17, 2012
www.central-hobbies.com
Central Hobbies
2825 Grandview Hwy, Vancouver, BC
Canada , V5M 2E1
Phone
1-604-431-0771, Fax 1-604-431-9855
Orders Only 1-888-7TRAINS
(1-888-787-2467)
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