To all of our valued customers, we have something to say. There comes a time in life when you have to assess what you are doing. Well, that time has come for us and we have decided to wind things down toward retirement.

Our show schedule for 2010 had already been reduced in preparation for this time. Effective immediately, we are not promoting our products at Train Shows or on the internet.

Thanks to all who have supported us over the years. Our contact information remains the same until the end of 2010.

MountainView Depot is a name that is recognized in Hamilton from many years ago. Chuck Doubrough and Carleton Smith started a mail order venture named MountainView Depot in the late 1960's to market books, photographs and collectable railroadiana to the collector and hobbyist. Photographs of Canadian Steam were often available to railfans on the CNR 6167 steam excursions and later fantrips when CNR 6218 came on the scene.

Carleton passed away several years ago and Chuck carried on the business for a while on his own. After retirement and with most of the stock depleted, Chuck decided to close down the operation and divert his energy towards a growing family of grandchildren. Chuck continued his personal collection of railroadiana and historical books. This collection would later be donated to the Westfield Heritage Village where Chuck has been a major contributor to the restoration of TH&B 2-8-0 #103.

Being a good friend of Chuck's, it was suggested that the MountainView Depot name could be revived. A check of the business name registrations indicated that MountainView Depot was in fact available in Ontario. Thanks to Chuck, the name was registered and MountainView Depot is alive in Hamilton once again.

Products from MountainView Depot are carefully assembled and hand packaged to assure you the best of quality. If you should find a part is missing or damaged, please use this to email us or call the number on this page for a free replacement.

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Last update Sept 15, 2009