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Post by ron045 on Feb 4, 2024 14:33:45 GMT
The groundhog did not see his shadow. That means the Allentown Spring Thaw is just three weeks away.
Who is going?
Allentown is a nice halfway point for me in PA and Family in NJ. So we attend the show, then get Chicken Parm at Valentino's in Kutztown and then usually pay a visit to the Allentown & Auburn RR in Kutztown or the Reading historical society.
On the way home, my son and I stop at the Reading Blue Moutain and Northern to drool at all of their awesome power in the yard.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Feb 4, 2024 14:52:51 GMT
For me it is a 3 hour trip one way which means an overnight stay Friday. It is a great show that I had decided to skip this year but the temptation remains strong to attend, especially if my Henning's service ticket engine is completed by then.
Thanks a lot ron, your post was all the nudge that I needed. The allure of trains and perhaps meeting rockymountaineer was too much to resist.
Lodging booked and preregistered so I can get in early and be home at a decent hour.
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Post by healey36 on Feb 4, 2024 15:02:44 GMT
Nope, won't be attending. That's a hoof for me, and with York coming up, I'll defer to that (much closer and it'll be warmer by then).
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Post by david1 on Feb 4, 2024 16:52:15 GMT
I'll be there, its only a short trip of about one hour up route 100. Its a great show.
Dave
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Post by rockymountaineer on Feb 4, 2024 17:58:42 GMT
I’ll be there… thinning out more of my train collection… there will be something for everyone!!! Don’t miss it… my booth will be over by the train races… just two rows down from my location last November.
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Post by ron045 on Feb 4, 2024 20:10:47 GMT
I’ll be there… thinning out more of my train collection… there will be something for everyone!!! Don’t miss it… my booth will be over by the train races… just two rows down from my location last November. Any previews you can share of what might be available for sale?
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Post by JKP on Feb 4, 2024 20:25:55 GMT
I am planning on going since I missed the first frost one.
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Post by dlagrua on Feb 5, 2024 8:08:17 GMT
The Allentown Spring Thaw Meet is on the calendar and I will be there on Saturday. Its my favorite show, easy to get there, a short inexpensive 1hour10 drive and it usually has just about everything that I could want at this point in time. The meet draws several thousand attendees and its always a good place to find bargains. If you don't end up buying anything there is a huge Farmers Market on the fairgrounds that sells meats, poultry, vegetables, cakes, pies, and all kinds of Amish, American and ethnic prepared foods. Not the main attraction but a plus. As of today 2/15/24 its only 9 days away to showtime.
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Post by dlagrua on Feb 21, 2024 10:08:41 GMT
Only a 3 days to go to the ATMA Allentown Spring Thaw meet. I thought that it would be good to bring this show notice back up as it is a fine event. The show brings in thousands,tables are always sold out and there is wide variety of O gauge. There are 600 tables in two halls. The meet usually has a wide variety of NOS overstock and used trains but new trains can be there as well. The dealer mix appears to be different that what is at York. I will be there wearing my OGF hat and hope to see some of you there.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Feb 21, 2024 14:42:53 GMT
I’ll be there… thinning out more of my train collection… there will be something for everyone!!! Don’t miss it… my booth will be over by the train races… just two rows down from my location last November. What not in the same spot as last time? And you didn't raise a fuss as some at York have done and then never come back. Have you no pride?  Better keep an eye out for derailments with those train races so close. DUCK !!!!!!!
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Post by ron045 on Feb 21, 2024 17:39:19 GMT
Planning on Saturday also. Please feel free to tap me on the shoulder and say "Hi".
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Post by Joe Saggese on Feb 21, 2024 17:52:35 GMT
If I’m not working that weekend I just might go.
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Post by curtis on Feb 21, 2024 21:14:17 GMT
Hoping to go with my conductor. She is originally from Allentown so it will be a nice visit to the area again.
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Post by ron045 on Feb 21, 2024 23:07:23 GMT
Hoping to go with my conductor. She is originally from Allentown so it will be a nice visit to the area again. I ask the Yard Master every year if she is interested. Her only requirement is for me to bring home a Chicken Parmesan dinner from Valentino's.
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Post by dlagrua on Feb 22, 2024 1:33:33 GMT
Planning on Saturday also. Please feel free to tap me on the shoulder and say "Hi". If we cross paths I will definitely say hello. Look for my OGF hat. Weather says breezy and cold on Saturday but the Agricultural Halls are usually very warm and comfy.
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