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[Central Hobbies]
We're your one stop scale model train shop!
2825 Grandview Hwy, Vancouver, B.C., V5M 2E1, Canada
Phone 1-604-431-0771, Fax 1-604-431-9855 Orders Only 1-888-7TRAINS (1-888-787-2467)
FLOQUIL - POLYSCALE Paint Notice
Testors has announced that they discontinuing production of Floquil and PolyScale paints. There is no indication that anyone will be picking up these product lines.
We are obtaining stock from where ever we can find it and will do the necessary labelling and repackaging to make this product legal to sell in Canada.
If there are any colours you would like us to set aside for you, please let us know NOW. First come - First served.

The First Shipment has arrived. It is being prepared for sale (labelling and Adult-Proof Safety Cap < G >). Most orders were completely filled. There is a shortage of Zinc Chromate primer.
SteamScenes 2014 Calendars
The 2014 Steamscenes Calendars have arrived.
Details on the Steamscenes web page
RAPIDO TRAINS
Rapido Trains has announced the F9B units in the CNR 1954 Scheme, the CNR 1961 Scheme, undecorated and chassis only. Models are available in DC only, DCC and Sound and Dummies (decorated models only).
RAPIDO TRAINS GMD-1
Rapido Trains GMD-1 information is now on the Rapido Trains Locomotives GMD-1 section. We are now taking reservations for these models. We will be ordering stock for the store but if you wish to guarantee delivery of the model(s) you want a reservation is recommended.
Rapido Trains 52'6" Canadian Mill Gondola information is now on the Rapido Trains Freight Cars Mill Gondola section. We are now taking reservations for these models.
Rapido Trains GMD-1 2013 Roadshow - details to be announced later this year but we hope to see Rapido in the store Thursday August, 22 2013.
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 don't forget you can get here easily by Skytrain.

Directions to the Store - - Store Hours - - New to the Store
Product Announcements and Arrival Schedule - - Notes on E-Mailing Central Hobbies
A note on Pricing on our web pages - - Our name Sake Locomotive
See Store Progress and NEWS for updates on what's happening.


Quick Links: Z Scale, N Scale, Micro-Trains®, HO Scale, S Scale, O Scale, and other scales, Brass models, DVDs on railroad subjects, Greater Vancouver's largest selection of Model Railroad Magazines and Books on Railroad Subjects. NMRA DCC (NMRA Digital Command Control) - We carry DCC products from Digitrax, SoundTraxx, Lenz and NCE (North Coast Engineering). Please drop by the store for product information or a Demo. Products from other DCC manufacturers can be ordered.
For The Beginning Model Railroader - - - - - - - - Mail Orders Welcome
Services We handle Estates, Consignment sales, Custom painting and locomotive detailing, DCC installations and other services.
We have several Max Jacquiard Prints in stock and can supply others.


See Products and Announcements for information on new and announced products.
The Events Schedule Page has information on coming Railroad and Model Railroading events.
See our Special Links page for links to other Web Sites of Interest.
Updated June 13, 2013 - - Page and Contents Copyright Central Hobbies 2013.


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Central Hobbies is open:
Monday to Thursday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Closed most Sundays. Special Hours most Holidays