Amherst Train show Big E fair grounds Jan 29th and 30th West Springfield, Ma

To date, things have not changed.  Masks not required but recommended. 

Which if the four buildings is not being used this year?

All four buildings are still being used. As of a week or so ago there were about 339 exhibitors with 21 new ones. The number is down about 15%, although from the maps of the 4 buildings, it appears that most of the floor space is taken up, thus I do not think anyone will notice much of a difference unless your favorite exhibitor is not there,

@superwarp1 posted:

If you look at the list of vendors, you'll see many old faces, and some new.  The place will be full of vendors (three buildings).

The original post indicated that three buildings are being used (unless all of the exhibitors are different from "vendors" and going in the fourth building.

With covid running rabid here in Maine I am staying home! The hospitals here are down to 55 beds state wide.

SAFETY FIRST

Gunny

@BenLMaggi posted:

The original post indicated that three buildings are being used (unless all of the exhibitors are different from "vendors" and going in the fourth building.

I counted wrong, I stand corrected.  It’s four buildings, been that way for a decade.

I agree with Gunny. This is one of my favorite little side trips every year. But, not many things scare the begeesus out of me. This virus does. Please consider missing just one more get-together so we can all stay alive and meet on the other side of this disaster.

If it wasn't so far away, I'm in Indiana I'd love to go.  That and I'm not feeling well, not covid.

Im finally booked my bracelets for both days!

Having just bought a new loco and a 16" MacBook Pro in the same week, I'll probably forego the show this time.  My wife and I however continue to lead a perfectly normal and happy life... so it's not that other thing...

Jon

I will be there with a contingent of NJ HiRailers   I love this show

@bluelinec4 posted:

I will be there with a contingent of NJ HiRailers   I love this show

Look forward to running into you.  As of now, no changes.  Masks not required but encouraged

I wish it were several hours closer, 5+ hours one way is too much for one day.

I keep saying the same about the Allentown meets. - Maybe some year!

@Arthur P. Bloom posted:

I agree with Gunny. This is one of my favorite little side trips every year. But, not many things scare the begeesus out of me. This virus does. Please consider missing just one more get-together so we can all stay alive and meet on the other side of this disaster.

I totally agree with you, I live nearby, things are extremely NOT good around here Now, by end of month, who knows??????? I'm in the ambulance route, constant traffic from all the surrounding towns.  IF you do decide to come to W. MASS , PLEASE GET ALL YOUR SHOTS AND BOOSTER ( S), AND N95 MASKS to protect yourself and others . I Love trains for 62 years since I was 7 but I want to be around to run them and enjoy them, I'll wait thanks.

@Richard Pardo posted:

I totally agree with you, I live nearby, things are extremely NOT good around here Now, by end of month, who knows??????? I'm in the ambulance route, constant traffic from all the surrounding towns.  IF you do decide to come to W. MASS , PLEASE GET ALL YOUR SHOTS AND BOOSTER ( S), AND N95 MASKS to protect yourself and others . I Love trains for 62 years since I was 7 but I want to be around to run them and enjoy them, I'll wait thanks.

And for Gods sakes take your vitamins before you go that day! Boost your immune system! I don't wanna be a part of a superspreader event!

A week and a day to go.  As of writing no restrictions.  See you all there.

Been going every year for as long as i remember.  Not worth the risk this year...