WGHS is coming to the Expo Center in Oaks, PA Jan. 12 and 13. I'm not going, but I'm looking forward to hearing about your visit if you go. I'm too old for this madhouse.
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I almost got suckered again. By suckered, I mean like the Greenburg show in Oaks, going even though I "knew" ahead of time there would be nothing there for me. Plus I went to one years ago and the only thing I found neat was that I could buy beer at the show (of course I did). 
Once I saw the ticket price for this year's show, $12.95 or $14.95 depending on the day, I said "nope" and moved on. I mean c'mon, who do they think they are, the Big E or York? Sheesh. 
-Greg
The TMCC gang exhibited there when they had the first one. What a nightmare. This was just after the place was opened. Traffic getting in to the venue was backed up to the point that they shut down RT 422. People were lined up trying to use the bathroom. It was unbelievable.
I'm planning to go to the Hamburg Pa. train meet, Jan 27th.
Fyi for all those going to this show, GET THERE EARLY! Parking is limited. The "Dump" hires guards to protect their parking spots for their customers and will tow people out of their parking lot.
I know it's ancient history now, but that first show situation is why I've never attended one of these.
I miss the Fort Washington Expo Center. A lot. 
-Dave
Dave45681 posted:I know it's ancient history now, but that first show situation is why I've never attended one of these.
I miss the Fort Washington Expo Center. A lot.
-Dave
And Pennsauken, NJ. I went to a lot of good shows between those two venues.
Well, the major plus for the show they had here years ago was the many nice modular layouts. If you are going, get there an hour before the doors open with something to read. Go for the layouts. There is very little to buy besides train toys for kids. Another thing you'll learn is what fun strollers can be at train shows...och!
Went to the WGH Chicago this morning with my dad, and we had a good time. Lots of cool modular layouts on display, and picked up a few minor items. Keep in mind folks this is an all scale Train show so don't expect O-gauge O-rama. It's a good place for kids and honestly $11 well spent for me.
I will be there with the Standard Gauge Modular Association SGMA. We will be operating a very large standard gauge layout,
The North Penn O-Gaugers Group will be there with a large modular layout as well. Come and enjoy!
Glenn
Dave45681 posted:I know it's ancient history now, but that first show situation is why I've never attended one of these.
I miss the Fort Washington Expo Center. A lot.
-Dave
Yea, I live a mile from the old Fort Washington show.
I was going to go just to see the modular layouts, but they are forecasting some snow for the weekend. We shall see. They have been running a 5"x 5" color ad for it every day in our major Philadelphia newspaper.
If I decide to go, I will pay for, and print, my ticket on-line. That will save waiting in a very long line.
I went to the WGH show in Edison last March. Not a bad way to spend a day, but Oaks is a long way off, and the traffic on the ride home is just too much for my tastes. Spend more time in the car, than I do at the show.
I might try Hamburg later this month, just because I have never been to it, and because I can combine it with other places up there that I enjoy. Makes more of a day of it.
When you and your family are done at the show, come on over to Merchantville, NJ for the Cherry Valley Model Railroad Open house- 7 E. Maple Ave.-Grace Episcopal Church-Merchantville NJ 08109. Sat/Sun 12 Noon to 3 PM. Donations gladly accepted!!
30' X 80' O Scale 2 Rail layout featuring PRR caternary and 30TH Street Station.
Thank you. John P.Dunn Sr. President CVMRR 609-432-2871 jdunn8888@comcast.net
I've been to the Cherry Valley Model railroad. It's worth seeing, if only to view the catenary system.
The TCA can only envy the paid attendance these shows generate.
The LCCA will be in the LIONEL booth again this weekend. Stop by and say Hi to Sal and Dave and talk trains and reup your memberships to receive the Lionel Polar Express car made just for the LCCA..Bob
Drop by and say hi, the North Penn O-Gaugers will have our modular display at Oaks. There will be something like 17 operating layouts, so you'll get to see a lot of variety.
They must be having less than ideal ticket sales as I received an email with a code to receive FOUR dollars off the ticket price. The first email a few weeks ago and the online listed code is only good for two dollars off. I may try to swing by on Saturday as to see the modular layouts since I know folks in three of the groups.
It's E44 and good until the 11th for anyone who has yet to purchase tickets and is not aware of the discount.
-Greg
