NJ HiRailers and the Big E

Looks like a lot of fun.

The usual suspects. Eddiem, Ben, John, Alex and Vinny.

Great pics, Dotty!

Hope to be back in Boston in spring 2017.........gotta see that 30th Street Station in person.....and gotta see Dave's pike!

Peter

Thank you Marty and Dotty for being such great hosts and having us for the day. Marty's layout just keeps getting better and better. It was great to see Dave's layout, and Dave and Denise were great hosts.

Gerry

Great pictures Dotty!  That bunch is the best!!  I always enjoy visiting with all of you at York!

Alan

Great pictures. On my bucket list to attend the show.

It was such a great weekend, first we went to Marty's house and had a great time running trains, then it was off to Dave C house to see his gorgeous layout. Thank you Marty, Dotty, Dave, and Denise for such a great time.  Then the next two days was the Big E train show, it was my first time attending this show. I must say it was one of the best train shows i ever attended. It will be on my list from now on.

Thanks,

Alex

The Big E is one of my favorite shows  Lots to see.  We always stop by somebodies layout on the way.  This year we stopped to see Marty, Dotty and Ralph's layout first.  They are some of the best people in this hobby.  We then went to see Dave C's layout in near Foxboro ( Yes Ted they let the Jet fan in even though there was more Patriots stuff in Daves house than Marty's) 

Dave's layout is AMAZING.  Everything is based on the Boston & Albany railroad in the late 40's early 50's  His weathering and modeling skills are awesome.  I would suggest OGR do a spread on his layout  I was verrrry impressed.  Dave and Denise were very gracious hosts and I want to thank them very much for allowing Jets fans into the house

Great shots Ben. Dave has a wonderful layout which I saw a few years ago.

Dave has the talent to open his own business for just detailing layouts, engines, and rolling stock.  He has one of my engines now to remount the headlight and weather.  Really wish I could get him to do all my engines, he's really that good.

Great photos and beautifully detailed layout.  Watch out for the OSHA inspector though.  If he spots that guy climbing the ladder from one roof to the other, you'll get a hefty fine.....LOL

Dan

That isn't a worker   Its a band of bank robbers cutting through the roof  LOL

Between Marty and Dave there's a huge amount of talent, i take my hat off to both of them!!!

Alex

Dave's attention to detail is incredible. Peaking in a window of the Roundhouse or Fire Station leaves you believing your looking at the real thing. 

Beautiful  layout. I like that you have Signals on your layout.

Good luck. John

Two NJ HiRailers had the honor of signing the wall last weekend: John Eckrote and Bob DeGuarde penned their names beside another Form member who visited us in December, Jim Sandman, all the way from Utah. (Nice shirt, Jim) 

Great photos. You all sure know how to have some fun at those shows!!

I have a feeling only lefties will be able to sign the wall in the future

Ben...those pictures of Dave's layout are BEAUTIFUL.  I agree that he should be in the OGR Magazine.  DAVE....give Allan Miller a call at the office and talk to him about it!!  Your layout is stunning!!

Alan

Pure talent!!!  Thanks for sharing photos of a terrific layout!!!

David

GOTTA GET UP THERE SOME DAY SOON. BOTH LAYOUTS LOOK AMAZING

Steve

Marty's layout has operating catenary all around     It is very cool operating layout  

bluelinec4 posted:

I have a feeling only lefties will be able to sign the wall in the future

And Larry Bird and Kevin McHale. You got it right Ben. Marty's getting near the point that he'll need a bucket truck to get more signatures up.

Gerry