AMHERST TRAIN SHOW PHOTOS 01/28/17

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Photo set #3.

Great show.  We just got home.  

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Boy that show was packed.  Marty sorry I didn't run into you.

Thanks' Don. It looks like it was a great show.

You sure covered the bases Don!  Sorry I didn't run into you at the show and a few others I missed.  Figured I'd see everyone at the photo shoot that didn't happen.    

THANKS for all the photos........looks like a GREAT time!!!!

Those of you within 2-3 hours drive of a show like this be thankful.....we don't have a show near this good within that drive time.....

Yes, sorry I missed you Chris. A few of us went to look at the empty OGR table. Gary took a shot of us.

I did see Gary, Avery, Ben, Vinny, Alex, John, Al (Cape Cod Northern), Skip, Dottie, Marty, Don Klose, Eddiem, Nate, Dave C  and Elliott (Scrapiron Scher).

Oh where oh where is OGR oh where oh where could they be

Thanks for the great pictures, Don. I moved to Florida in July and this is the first Amherst show I've missed in years. 

Great shots and a great show!

Thanks for the great photos.  Since we've extended our stay to 3 months in FloridA we've had to give up the Big E.  Looks like the vast majority of the booths are now selling new products and services.  Doesn't seem to be  much for toy train collectors, especially for those like myself who collect English and Continental. 

Lew Schneider

That looks like a great show. Thanks for all the photos!!

All I can say is the show was packed!

That Edaville RR 2' gauge steamer was live! Also on the trailer behind the Lionel Booth was Peppersas! The 1st pikes peak loco!

Btw, I spoke to one of the Lionel reps regarding the PS1 sound boxcars to only have the intermittent wheel flange squeals an not so much of freight knocking around. The boys at Lionel are looking into it as they read the forum and get emails about it too!

I also some to Bowser re their O scale roadrailers. They stated the molds are up for sale if any body wants them. Bowser tried approaching Lionel and MTH but were turned down. Those companies claim the market is not interested.

Ed, there were plenty of tables with tinplate and post war but I was not taking pictures of everything. 

DMASSO posted:

Photo set #6.

 

Anybody have any info on this dealer? I could really use that NS on my wall!!!

Great photos Don! Always nice to see old forum friends at the show.

Hope to make it some day.....looks like a blast!

Peter

Mo985 posted:

DMASSO posted:

Photo set #6.

 

Anybody have any info on this dealer? I could really use that NS on my wall!!!

Stoddart's Ltd. Company

Might have to mark this one on the calendar for next year.

It would be a drive but looks like a great show.

Thanks for the great photo's !!!!

I went to the Big E yesterday and I was surprised by the Maine 2-foot live steamer running in the parking lot, and the attendance which seems to grow every year. The Big is second to York in my opinion, and as it grows it will eventually overtake York.

Walking through the buildings with a friend, we scored a 1917 vintage 602 Baggage car for $5, 2 brand new Lionel track bumpers for $10, a like new American Flyer crossing signal for $10, 2 Lionel trestles for $5, several pieces of post war Lionel rolling stock @ $5 each, a lot of new in the box discontinued HO stuff and the latest catalogs from MTH, Lionel and American Flyer.

The eye candy was spectacular, the dealers were in a bargaining mood and the people were very friendly. Long live the Big E!

I missed this year's show. Usually there is a decent amount of prewar and postwar Lionel and AF trains. Some of at bargain prices! I've been very happy with what I've purchased there. And there is at least one thread showing the postwar goods the poster purchased.

Were there any Lionel parts dealers there?
George Tebolt gave up the show a number of years ago, and the Little Depot sold most of his parts as a lot.

Had I made the show, if nothing else, I would have purchased some hardware from Micro Fastners and some tools from the vendor with a fairly large display.

East Coast Train parts was there and at least one other dealer in the Better Living Center. Post War was well represented. My list was very small. Picked up some paint, figures, and a few laser cut mini kits and detail parts.

Pete

DMASSO posted:

Photo set #5.

 

I'd like to know more about the yellow auto ramp.  Where can I find out more?

Thanks

Garrett. That is G scale. I will find out next week. Two members of that club are members of my club also.

Dmasso, Your pictures are great.

Hey Guys/Gals----

Looking at the pics whatfun---where is Amherst? I believe I would really like togo and is it just a yearlyshow?

The train show is at the Eastern States Exposition Center (Big E) in West Springfield, Mass. It is run by the Amherst Railway Society. It is not in Amherst.

 Great photos Don. This show was always a good one. Now at my age it's almost a 2 day affair to see everything.  Found a few items I hadn't seen before. So many cottage industries out there offering great products.

GARRETT76,   If you are looking for an O Scale auto loader. Forum member Stu Gralnik showed one a while back. Scratchbuilt. You should be able to find it on his site.  modelbuilding services.com    He's a Forum sponser.

I really miss going to this show. Now that I am in Florida it's just too far. Maybe someday?

Bobby Ogage posted:

I went to the Big E yesterday and I was surprised by the Maine 2-foot live steamer running in the parking lot, and the attendance which seems to grow every year. The Big is second to York in my opinion, and as it grows it will eventually overtake York.

Walking through the buildings with a friend, we scored a 1917 vintage 602 Baggage car for $5, 2 brand new Lionel track bumpers for $10, a like new American Flyer crossing signal for $10, 2 Lionel trestles for $5, several pieces of post war Lionel rolling stock @ $5 each, a lot of new in the box discontinued HO stuff and the latest catalogs from MTH, Lionel and American Flyer.

The eye candy was spectacular, the dealers were in a bargaining mood and the people were very friendly. Long live the Big E!

Had a great dat at the Amherst show yesterday. Good attendance for both spectators and vendors.  Saw a lot of people buying. I got a chance to talk to some of the forum sponsors and thanked them for their posting on the forum.

I think Eddie G was the only train guy in the north east that didn't attend! 

Don, thanks for the photos! There is a lot of ground to cover, and I missed a few things in the 5 hours I was there. 

~Bill

prrhorseshoecurve posted:

... Btw, I spoke to one of the Lionel reps regarding the PS1 sound boxcars to only have the intermittent wheel flange squeals an not so much of freight knocking around. The boys at Lionel are looking into it as they read the forum and get emails about it too!

Seems Lionel missed the boat on these sound cars.  I returned the one I bought based on the reviews and videos her pe on the forum.  They had a formula that worked great with the Vision Line tankers... not sure why they messed with it. 

Looks like a great show... thanks for sharing the photos.  Will need to get there once.  Appears to be an Allentown ATMA show on steroids, yet not quite the size of York.

BTW, what did Grzyboski want for that VisionLine GE EVO?  I'm guessing $1700-$1800?

David

Went with my wife to the Amherst show yesterday and we had a great day. Bought some things we set out to buy, but more than that, the show is just a fun place to enjoy trains. There are lots of layouts representing every gauge and a phenomenal Lego layout. Lots of families with kids having fun and mesmerized by the trains going round the tracks. Really encouraging to see so many young people at the show.

I love York for the buying experience (and Strasburg), but for a day of fun, can't beat Amherst.

Wow, VERY jealous! What a wonderful show. If we had a show 1/10 that size anywhere west of the Rockies I'd drive 10 hours to attend.