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Post by runamuckchuck on Jan 28, 2024 22:01:56 GMT
From the Virtual Railfan cameras in three halls this show reminded me of the Great Scale Show that they have here in Timonium Md (next weekend BTW) on steroids. Good for the model railroad hobby to see so many people enjoying themselves regardless of their scale of choice.
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Post by dctrainguy on Jan 29, 2024 0:16:13 GMT
Hello all, Great show!!! First time i have been and dont think ill ever miss it again!! I had to stay the night. Got up there late morning on Saturday. Didn't have enough time to finish the show. I also bought some stuff from Grzyboski's as well. Picked up MTH single track bridge in black. Also bought the Lionel graffiti set. My wife talked me into it. LOL. I need to get the add on cars now.
I also found an old Lionel Coast Guard set. Diesel engine with 5 cars. Nothing great about it, but me being an ex coastie i thought it was cool. Gave the guy an offer Saturday but he said no. Before i left to go home i stopped by and he took my offer i gave the day before. Took it to the test track and it works.
The next show in the NY/NJ area i believe, is in Edison NJ in March. Anyone has Tik Tock please follow DC_trainguy
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Post by Adam on Jan 29, 2024 0:18:31 GMT
Hello all, Great show!!! First time i have been and dont think ill ever miss it again!! I had to stay the night. Got up there late morning on Saturday. Didn't have enough time to finish the show. I also bought some stuff from Grzyboski's as well. Picked up MTH single track bridge in black. Also bought the Lionel graffiti set. My wife talked me into it. LOL. I need to get the add on cars now. I also found an old Lionel Coast Guard set. Diesel engine with 5 cars. Nothing great about it, but me being an ex coastie i thought it was cool. Gave the guy an offer Saturday but he said no. Before i left to go home i stopped by and he took my offer i gave the day before. Took it to the test track and it works. The next show in the NY/NJ area i believe, is in Edison NJ in March. Anyone has Tik Tock please follow DC_trainguy Glad you enjoyed it. It really is one of the best shows. They also have a large scale (O and up) show in April. I think last year was the first time they did that. |
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Post by superwarp1 on Jan 29, 2024 0:28:12 GMT
Hello all, Great show!!! First time i have been and dont think ill ever miss it again!! I had to stay the night. Got up there late morning on Saturday. Didn't have enough time to finish the show. I also bought some stuff from Grzyboski's as well. Picked up MTH single track bridge in black. Also bought the Lionel graffiti set. My wife talked me into it. LOL. I need to get the add on cars now. I also found an old Lionel Coast Guard set. Diesel engine with 5 cars. Nothing great about it, but me being an ex coastie i thought it was cool. Gave the guy an offer Saturday but he said no. Before i left to go home i stopped by and he took my offer i gave the day before. Took it to the test track and it works. The next show in the NY/NJ area i believe, is in Edison NJ in March. Anyone has Tik Tock please follow DC_trainguy Glad you enjoyed it. It really is one of the best shows. They also have a large scale (O and up) show in April. I think last year was the first time they did that. Correct and they are doing it again, end of April
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Post by rockymountaineer on Jan 29, 2024 5:53:49 GMT
…The next show in the NY/NJ area i believe, is in Edison NJ in March. … Don't forget the Allentown ATMA show on Feb 24/25. Well worth the time for anyone within a 1-2 hour radius of Allentown, PA. You will not be disappointed. |
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Post by Spice7 on Jan 29, 2024 18:56:44 GMT
I got so sick my club members left without me.  I had to stay home and watch it on my phone. I also missed going to the Red Rose afterwards for a nice meal. |
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Post by runamuckchuck on Jan 29, 2024 19:49:25 GMT
…The next show in the NY/NJ area i believe, is in Edison NJ in March. … Don't forget the Allentown ATMA show on Feb 24/25. Well worth the time for anyone within a 1-2 hour radius of Allentown, PA. You will not be disappointed. Maybe even 3 hours.
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Post by atsda on Jan 29, 2024 20:25:03 GMT
Chuck, Thanks for the reminder about the show in Timonium. I am only about 30 minutes from there; however, I probably won't go - no money / time. None the less, is there any notable venders that specialize in post war Lionel? Alfred (The last time I was at a show, was decades ago - a Greenberg event.))
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Post by superwarp1 on Jan 30, 2024 23:25:12 GMT
Attendance for 2024 = 22,657 at the gate and a total population of 26,157. THANK YOU all who attended! A record day on Saturday! See you all next year for the 2025 Show on January 25 and 26, 2025.
From the show.
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Post by madockawando on Jan 31, 2024 13:47:17 GMT
Attendance for 2024 = 22,657 at the gate and a total population of 26,157. THANK YOU all who attended! A record day on Saturday! See you all next year for the 2025 Show on January 25 and 26, 2025. From the show. It on my calendar
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Post by superwarp1 on Jan 31, 2024 13:52:31 GMT
Attendance for 2024 = 22,657 at the gate and a total population of 26,157. THANK YOU all who attended! A record day on Saturday! See you all next year for the 2025 Show on January 25 and 26, 2025. From the show. It on my calendar If this is sign of things to come, I'm going to start going on Sundays for now on. Crowds were much less. OR I might be manning a booth next year.  Details to come in a year 
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Post by runamuckchuck on Jan 31, 2024 14:23:06 GMT
Chuck, Thanks for the reminder about the show in Timonium. I am only about 30 minutes from there; however, I probably won't go - no money / time. None the less, is there any notable venders that specialize in post war Lionel? Alfred (The last time I was at a show, was decades ago - a Greenberg event.)) Notable vendors specializing in post war Lionel? Not to my eye or way of thinking while I readily admit to not being any expert on the subject of pre war. It is more of a smattering is my recollection. That impression actually extends to the majority of the vendors selling O/O27/O Scale; a little of this and that. The only concentration of eras seems to be modern for those vendors selling Lionel/MTH/Weaver/K Line etc. As I reflect upon the admittedly limited Bg E video feeds from 3 halls the Great Scale Show really is Big E in miniature with some railroadiana thrown in for good measure. The show is in one large hall divided into threes. The North Hall is primarily O/O27/some O Scale with layouts displayed. The middle hall is mostly HO/N/Z, and concessions. The South Hall is sort of a mash up of scales, railroadiana, parts, scenery, clothing and all nature of printed magazines, books, schedules etc. The show is briskly attended but not crushing. Unfortunately the parking is a bit removed from the hall unless you get there early. This show is held at the Fairgrounds in Timonium so there may be several shows going on at one time. Be prepared for a brisk walk to the Train Show should the parking lot be full.
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Post by dlagrua on Jan 31, 2024 16:46:19 GMT
…The next show in the NY/NJ area i believe, is in Edison NJ in March. … Don't forget the Allentown ATMA show on Feb 24/25. Well worth the time for anyone within a 1-2 hour radius of Allentown, PA. You will not be disappointed. Agreed on the Allentown ATMA Meet. Its a really crowded event that appeals to a wide variety of O gauge collectors. Its a bit over an hour drive from my home. I won't miss this one with a second stop after the show to the large farmers market across the way. The fairgrounds attracts thousands of people and its quite an exciting and crowded event. I encourage all my O gauge friends to attend.
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I had to stay home and watch it on my phone. I also missed going to the Red Rose afterwards for a nice meal.
Details to come in a year 
