@Will posted:Renningers show in Kutztown, PA report:
This is a great show for prewar and postwar. Quite a few vendors with quirkier antique train items as well. Lots of affordable things in both O and Standard gauge and lots of postwar. Less modern and new stuff. The big dealers weren't there, possibly because of the location, but this gives it a less frenetic air than the biggest shows.
At least 100 vendors in two open pavilions with their vehicles pulled up right to their spots. A large space between the pavilions and a large aisle in the center of each pavilion. This means dealers are more spaced out and tables were not crowded. A few small parts dealers plus Trainworx (not the Texas company) that always has a great selection and is well organized. ( The owner's name is eluding me at the moment)
The big bonus was meeting @John H. Shetler, from whom I bought quite a few prewar O items. John is knowledgable, honest in his descriptions, and his inventory is very nice and well-priced. I'll post some photos on the Tinplate thread,
I recommend this show. There are more coming up. Here is a link to their calendar:
Will, I attended this meet as well and agree wholeheartedly with your assessment. Additionally, I would like to point out that in my opinion this meet was very well attended. I arrived shortly before 8:00 AM and the parking area was already filled. When I left at noon time there was overflow traffic coming into the lots. I thought the selling moved at a good brisk pace and a lot of customers were carrying some very large packages and multiple bags. It was good to see. No question in my mind but that there was a lot of pent up demand at work. The weather could not have been better. Not a cloud in the sky and a nice comfortable 68 degrees at noon. I'm glad the meet was held outside not because of any health issues but because the surrounding rolling hills and mountain chain looked particularly picturesque with the crystal clear blue sky as a backdrop. A great setting for an outdoor meet. Well, as Douglas MacArthur once said, "I shall return."
