It would be good to see some of the forum members at the Cleveland O Scale Show at the UAW hall on Chevrolet Blvd in Parma. More info in the attached flyer.
See you there,
Al
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And it looks like another "snowbrush-free" show too ! That makes it easier after the show to visit the Youngstown MRC's open house in Austintown [ www.ymra.org ] and see their great 2R 0 layout -- open noon to six both Saturday and Sunday.
SZ
I was just in Cleveland in Sept. I would have liked to see who I might know. I hope it is a good show.
It was nice seeing everyone and chatting with a few folks. I can't help but notice that the show has really become quite small. Especially when Bill Davis doesn't show up. Sign of the times I suppose. We'll keep going as long as it exists though.
It was a good show with a good walk in and table holder participation. A tribute to the years Sam and Janet made it an event to enjoy. There were new people to meet and many good buys and a trade or two, The tables were arranged to allow very easy access and much room. Arrangements were made to provide a nice lunch and coffee and donuts in the morning. We missed Bill Davis and some of the east coast dealers.
The good news was the announcement that a new promoter has signed up to continue the show into the future.
Thanks Sam, Janet and Skylar.
The good news was the announcement that a new promoter has signed up to continue the show into the future.
Good news indeed. Hopefully better advertising and promotion will expand this show in scope. We need more shows of this size and could probably expand this to a monthly rotation through more states. Maybe O Scale Central could step up and coordinate something that would promote the scale more through establishing such a network.
This is one I'd love to go to, but the driving time that would require an overnight stay, and the cost of the PA turnpike pretty much negates the possibility. Kudos to Sam Shumaker for all his efforts over the years!
ECI
I made it to the show. Although attendance was down I did pick up a couple items. I hope the new promoters do a better job of getting the word out. I will get in contact with them and make a few suggestions.
I wish the show was in September when I go back to visit family.
@harley rider posted:I wish the show was in September when I go back to visit family.
Interesting idea given that the Indy show that used to be in Sept isn't.
Middle Sept would eliminate the snow chance that SZ hinted at above !
@bob3 posted:Middle Sept would eliminate the snow chance that SZ hinted at above !
An excellent idea! Based on our 'snowbird' schedule it would even give us a chance to attend...for the first time!! It would be a 4-hour trip each way, but for us a new show venue is always worth the drive!...without a snowy forecast, that is!!!!!
I also agree with "bob3".Get away from any chance of snow.Any time in September would be GREAT.
My 2 cents.
