Whistle Stop Newsletter

Vol. 2 No. 29 August 19th, 2006

Welcome to the Whistle Stop Trains newsletter. This newsletter contains new product information and information on local activities. Besides all the new items, I have added two new activities as well. One is a swap meet and the other is an open house. I also added more information about the West Side Train Show & Swap Meet.

Book Collection

A few days ago we purchased a large collection of books. The age of these books ranges from the 1950s to just last year. Some of the books are rare and collectible. Stop by the store or give us a call to see if we can help you fill out your own book collection.

New Products

Magazines

Mainline Modeler – August 2006 – Price: $5.50

N-Scale – July/August 2006 – Price: $5.50

Railfan & Railroad – October 2006 – Price: $4.99

N Scale

Athearn – 50’ Thrall High-Side Coal Gondola (5 Pack) – D&RGW #5000/5007/5014/5021/5028 – Price: $63.98

Classic Metal Works – White WC22 Delivery Van – Falstaff – Price: 13.00

Classic Metal Works – White WC22 Tractor w/ Covered Trailer Set – Purina Chows – Price: $19.00

Classic Metal Works – White WC22 Tractor w/ Aero Trailer Set – Kroger, Railway Express Agency, and Coles – Price: $19.00

HO Scale

Athearn – 50’ Thrall High-Side Coal Gondola (5 Pack) – SF #74959/#74965/#74971/#74977/#74983 and SF #74899/#74905/#74911/#74917/#74923 – Price: $89.98

Athearn – Mack B Tow Truck – Flying A, Not for Hire, Route 66, Stubbs, and Tri State Towing – Price: $22.98

Athearn – ACF 2970 Hopper – GN #173824, GN#173914, GN #173923, NP #75064, NP #75091, NP #95009, RI #12039, RI #12255, and Chessie System #WM604999 – Price: $22.98

Athearn – RS3 Locomotive – NP #852 – Price: $89.98

Athearn – 50’ Ice Bunker Reefer – SF “Chief” #37364, SF “Super Chief” #37343, SF “Super Chief” #37346, and SF “Super Chief” #37351 – Price: $22.98

Classic Metal Works – White WC Delivery Van – Falstaff and CP Railway – Price: $12.00

Classic Metal Works – White WC Tractor w/ Covered Trailer Set – Purina Chows – Price: $17.50

Classic Metal Works – White WC Tractor w/ Aero Trailer Set – Kroger, Railway Express Agency, and Coles – Price: $17.50

O-27 Scale

K-Line – 2 Lighted Bumpers – For Shadow Track and SuperSnap Track – Price: $11.95

K-Line – Passenger Car Figured (Painted) – Price: $9.95

Model Power – Figures – Work People, Work Crew, and Utility Workers – Price: $11.99

O Scale (3-Rail)

Atlas – GP15 Locomotive – UPY #595 – Price: $239.95

Lionel – Steel-Sided Reefer – GN #70290 – Price: $64.99

MTH – 40’ Steel Side Reefer – NP#91037 – Price: $49.95

MTH – 3-Bay Centerflow Hopper – GN #171875 – Price: $44.95

MTH – 36’ Woodside Reefer Car – Narragansett Ale #104 – Price: $49.95

MTH – 50’ High Cube Box Car – IB&T #19011 – Price: $49.95

MTH – 40’ AAR Box Car – SP #97935 – Price: $44.95

MTH (Rail King) – 4 Car 60’ Madison Passenger Set – Jersey Central – Price: $199.95

MTH (Rail King) – Modern Tank Car – Milwaukee Rd #103676 – Price: $44.95

Local Activities/Events

Saturday & Sunday, Sept 16th-17th, 2006 – Deschutes Steam Excursion – Sponsored by Northwest Rail Museum the SP #4449 is making a roundtrip from Portland to Bend, OR. This trip takes about 8 hours each way so be prepared to leave early in the morning. All the tickets include transportation, a continental breakfast and lunch, and shuttles to overnight accommodations in hotels at Bend. You can choose to either board at the Portland Union Station or in Vancouver, WA. For more information please visit http://www.northwestrailmuseum.com/deschutes_trip.htm.

Saturday & Sunday, Sept 16th-17th, 2006 – Tillamook Turn – These are two all-day excursions. The excursion will run through the Coastal Mountains and along the beach to Tilliamook. On the 16th the excursion will run from Banks to Tillamook and on the 17th it will run from Tillamook to Banks. Coach Class tickets will cost $119 per person and Premium Class tickets will cost $199 per person. For more information either call 503-313-7382 or email pnwc@pnwc-nrhs.org.

Saturday, September 23rd, 2006 – Westside Train Show & Swap Meet – The show will take place in Forest Grove, OR at the National Guard Armory from 10:00AM until 4:00PM. Admission will be $4.00 for general admission and for children 12 & under it will be free. Parking will be free and there will be drawings for gift certificates. The National Guard Armory is ½ mile south of Forest Grove off Hwy. 47 at Fern Hill Rd. For more information contact Ken Jackson at 503.357.8753 or westsidetrainshow@comcast.net. Feel free to come in to the shop and pick up a flyer.

Saturday, October 14th, 2006 – 33rd Annual Great Train Swap Meet – The swap meet will be held at Hudson’s Bay High School Commons from 9:30AM to 3:30PM. Reserve your swap tables early at $18 a piece. It is a new larger Facility with free parking. Admission for adults is $4, for students $2 and for children under 6 it is free with a paid adult. Setup begins two hours prior to show time. For more information or to reserve tables please contact Richard Renihan at 7308 NE 69th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661. You may call him at 360.892.3410 or email him at rlrenihan@cs.com as well. We do have some flyers in the shop as well.

Saturday, October 28th, 2006 – First Annual All Brass Model Train Show – The show will be located at Shilo Inn Airport Convention Center just East of I-205 on Airport Way The show hours will be from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Vendors setup from 8:00AM to 10:00AM and close out from 3:00PM to 5:00PM. Soldering and Detailing Clinics will take place. Soldering for Beginners at 8:30AM, Mechanical Tooling at 9:15AM, and Detailing for Beginners from 2:00PM to 3:00PM. 8’ Vendor tables are available for $50.00. Consignment Tables are available for a 10% fee. There will be a test track for most scales. For Shilo Inn room reservations call 1-800-222-2244. Airport Shuttle is available. Don’t forget to ask for the Show Room rate and mention the Brass Show. For more information call Jim Laskey (503)283-6040, Heather Clark (541-401-1548) or email us at whistlestoptrains@comcast.net. *NWBMCA reserves the right to determine brass related products.

Saturday, October 28th, 2006 – Southwest Washington Model Railroaders Open House – The Open House will take place from 10:00AM til 4:00PM. There is no charge. The location of this event is 8100 E. Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA in the building behind Safe Harbor Nazarene Church with Bordering Parking Lot off 82nd Ave. A can of food will be appreciated.

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