NEWS AND UPDATES

10/20/19

Happy Anniversary

14 years ago this week our first retail store location opened and to celebrate we are having our annual
ALL IN STOCK ITEM SALE via our online store



Over 37,000 in stock items are on sale!

Click on the sale banner for more information!

Upcoming Preorder Deadlines

October 23: Atlas Preorders
October 31: Bowser Preorders
October 31: Walthers Preorders
November 10: Walthers Fall Buy Orders

WalthersTrainline GP15-1 Diesels are Here

All-new EMD GP15-1 Diesel from WalthersTrainline! This HO workhorse comes fully assembled and nicely priced, with hobby quality features including all-wheel drive and electrical pick-up, powerful can motor with flywheel, heavy die-cast metal frame for pulling power and magnetic knuckle couplers. Built tough inside and out for years of dependable service, they're a great add-on for most HO sets old or new. All six contemporary schemes are in stock, so
order now!

TO ORDER


Walthers New DC Train Control Power Pack

Check now to make sure your old train set power pack did not quit! Walthers Controls new DC Train
Control is a quick upgrade, with the power to handle HO, S and O Scale equipment, and improve locomotive performance. Perfect for bigger motors and growing layouts, it delivers up to 24VA of DC track and 16V DC accessory power, enough to operate Walthers Layout Control System and other switch machines. Easy to use and
ready for delivery, they're a must-have.

TO ORDER


Atlas Modern Mass Transit Equipment in N Scale

Contemporary N Scale modelers and collectors will love this new series of models from Atlas, based on the latest commuter equipment used by New Jersey Transit. The selection includes highly detailed ALP-45DP dual-mode locos and matching multi-level cars with interiors and LED lighting in single and multiple-car sets. They're already moving as fast as the prototypes, with some in short supply, so order now!

TO ORDER


Miniature World of Trains™  Update

Still awaiting some information from our General Contractor and one of our investors before I can pass along the new exciting news about the project and the potential new location that is bigger than the Congaree Rd location!

Stay 'tuned'!

INVESTMENT INFO


MORE INFO ON THE ATTRACTION OR HOW TO INVEST, DONATE, VOLUNTEER OR WORK AT MWOT™

 

10/12/19

Upcoming Preorder Deadlines

October 14: Rapido Preorders
October 23: Atlas Preorders
October 31: Bowser Preorders
October 31: Walthers Preorders
November 10: Walthers Fall Buy Orders

Cornerstone N Scale UPS Hub with Customer Center Now Shipping

The UPS Hub with Customer Center was an incredibly popular kit in HO Scale and the N Scale version is well on the way being a big seller too! This kit features a tip-up concrete warehouse typical  of those seen in industrial parks since the 1980s, factory printed signs in both the bow tie and shield UPS logos and other details. Order this in-stock kit today!

TO ORDER


Atlas Delivers N Scale Modern Commuter Trains

The much awaited new N Scale ALP-45DP diesels and multi-level commuter cars are now  now available! Based
on trains used by NJ Transit and in Montreal these newly tooled models will add modern flair to your layout. Many
road numbers are sold out, but we still have a handful on-hand if you act quickly, so don't miss out!

TO ORDER


Bluford Shops Announces New N Scale Offset-Side Wood Chip Hoppers

Do you  love wood chip hoppers? They are necessities for many layouts with paper mill and logging operations. Bluford Shops has announced new schemes and road numbers on its extremely popular NScale offset-Side Wood Chip Hoppers. Based on cars converted from coal or aggregate service, side extensions allowed the cars to
haul the light, bulky chips to paper mills. The detailed cars come equipped with Fox Valley metal wheels, magnetic knucklecouplers, molded wood chip loads and road name-appropriate side extensions (wood or steel; ribbed or smooth). The last runs of these wood chip cars sold out fast, so make sure to get your order in  for these popular models before December 2nd!

CHECK OUT ALL OF THE BLUFORD ITEMS


New Rivarossi/Hornby Arrivals Include HO UP Big Boy 4-8-8-4 and Harry Potter

With the real Union Pacific Big Boy out running around the west as this is being written here's your chance to cash in on interest generated by one of the largest steam locomotives ever built! The Rivarossi model captures the immense size and complexity of the prototype and many fans will want it for their model railroads. This fast-selling standard DC model is now shipping. Other new arrivals from Hornby/Rivarossi include the popular licensed Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Train Set and the Coca-Cola Christmas Train Set. All of these models and sets
are now in stock, but selling fast. Don't miss out - order now!

CHECK OUT ALL THE RIVAROSSI ITEMS


BRH On Line Sale Continues

OVER 4,000 Items On Sale
SAVE UP to 95% OFF MSRP

No Coupon Codes Needed
Includes New Arrivals!

ALL ORDERS PRIOR TO 09/30/19 6am
can not be adjusted to the sale prices!

Sale Ends
10/14/19 6am

CLICK ON THE LOGO
TO ACCESS THE SALE!

Miniature World of Trains™  Update

I know I promised an update on the project this week, but I am awaiting some information from the general contractor this coming week before I can announce the new location officially.

This week some of the current investor team meet with our bank to discuss options for funding the project and the conversation went very well! Initially Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg was funded via a $12M USD loan from a bank. Now MWOT™ will be doing the same! I will have more information on that as well!

This is a really great location that will allow the Miniature World of Trains™ to become the premier model railroad display in the USA!

Stay 'tuned'!

INVESTMENT INFO


MORE INFO ON THE ATTRACTION OR HOW TO INVEST, DONATE, VOLUNTEER OR WORK AT MWOT™


BRH Retail Store Anniversary

The Blue Ridge Hobbies retail store will be celebrating its 14th Anniversary this coming week!
The store has been fully restocked in anticipation of a great holiday season!
 

10/05/19

Upcoming Preorder Deadlines

October 7: Rapido Preorders
October 14: Rapido Preorders
October 23: Atlas Preorders
October 31: Bowser Preorders
October 31: Walthers Preorders

BRH Sales in September

Yet another good month for sales at BRH due to in store foot traffic and advance reservations and back orders coming in. Online sales where lack luster for some unknown reason.

Sales from September 2018 vs 2019 up 26% year to year. New customers in the last 90 days are down 21% but returnng customer are up 44%. Year to year new customers up 7% and returning customers 75%. So it seems we must be doing something right!

Thanks for the support!

Miniature World of Trains™  Update
 
The Miniature World of Trains™  announcement is still coming. Stay tuned!

Broadway Limited: Legendary HO GG1 Electrics Coming Soon; Sharks and T1s Now Shipping

The GG1 is no stranger to modelers and rail fans of all levels and now Broadway Limited is shipping the latest Paragon3 version in HO. Built for (and by) the Pennsylvania Railroad between 1934 and 1943 by General Electric and in the road's own Altoona Shops, the GG1 is among the world's most recognizable engines. Constructed for the PRR, the famous electrics also operated for successor lines including Penn Central, Conrail and commuter lines, so they have wide customer appeal. They'll arrive in November - perfect for capturing holiday sales! In Other news, the popular Baldwin RF-16 Shark diesels and the PRR T1 4-4-4-4 steam locomotives are now shipping. These locomotives had very strong preorders, but we still have a few available if you order immediately. Remember, all of these Paragon3 locomotives are designed for operation on DCC and DC railroads. The sound package works with the Rolling Thunder subwoofer system for extra realism. Don't miss out on any of these fast-selling locomotives.

CHECK OUT ALL THE GG1'S  AT GREAT BRH PRICES


CHECK OUT ALL THE SHARKS'S AT GREAT BRH PRICES


CHECK OUT ALL THE T1's  AT GREAT BRH PRICES



New Faller Arrivals Include HO & N LED Streetlights and Structures Kits

Faller kits and accessories are proven sales builders. The latest arrivals include new HO and N streetlights and structure kits as well as some HO scenery details. These models are great for building sales through the holidays and into the new year. Make sure to add them to your layout!

CHECK OUT ALL THE FALLER PRODUCTS  AT GREAT BRH PRICES


Morning Sun Books are the Modeler's Go-To Reference

Loaded with large photos and informative captions so you can find modeling details and documentation in the popular
all-color and large-image black-and-white books from Morning Sun. Most titles cover specific railroads or regional subjects, and a few examine locomotives, cars and facilities - perfect for modelers! With the holidays coming up these books make great gifts. New arrivals include hardcover, all-color books on Illinois Central Gulf's Sparta District and CSX GE diesels and the new black-and-white soft cover is devoted to the PRR. Make sure to order these fast-selling titles while they're still in-stock!

CHECK OUT ALL THE MORNING SUN BOOKS  AT GREAT BRH PRICES

Big Rigs Mean Big Sales - New Trucks n Stuff HO Semis are Here

Modern-era modelers love the prototypical graphics and great detail of affordable tractor/trailer sets from Trucks n Stuff. The latest arrivals feature the popular Cascadia Sleeper-Cab Tractor hauling a 53' Dry Van Trailer. All three arrivals feature patriotic, "Exchange" veterans schemes. These layout-ready big rigs are great for any modern-era layout and also make great gifts for military and vehicle collectors during the upcoming
holidays. All are limited-run, so order now!

CHECK OUT ALL THE TRUCK N' STUFF PRODUCTS AT GREAT BRH PRICES


BRH On Line Sale Continues

OVER 4,000 Items On Sale
SAVE UP to 95% OFF MSRP

No Coupon Codes Needed
Includes New Arrivals!

ALL ORDERS PRIOR TO 09/30/19 6am
can not be adjusted to the sale prices!

Sale Ends
10/14/19 6am

CLICK ON THE LOGO
TO ACCESS THE SALE!