Any news from the Big "E" the Amhearst Show?

See the 2 rail thread:

http://ogaugerr.infopop.cc/eve...1048701/m/8382947327

Please find my larger post on the 2 rail forum.

Didn't really look for them but I think Lionel was AWOL. MTH had a very nice large display. They seem to be concentrating on European prototype and HO but as I said I didn't ask about 3 rail releases.

there were lots of 3 rail dealers and good prices as far as I could tell.

Bachmann had there new steamer on display and nice large display of 3 rail and on3

J2M

just got home best show ive been too in 30 years bar none,met a lot of great people,the place was mobed , the operating layouts were great , lots of o gauge in every building, not much post war, lots of mpc to preasent, atlas o mth o williams, weaver ,great prices,lot of young children , there were how too demonstrations , they even had a live band ,singing railroad songs.spent about $1,200 bucks on lionel rolling stock, and pasenger cars,techman

Here are some random vendor shots:

A few more:

Great pictures, looks like a show I should put on my list, thanks for posting.

Saw a few of the "usual" suspects :-)

OK you got me EZ street by Williams is that the old K-line Supper Streets? or compatable?

Last ones:

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Originally posted by redball342:
OK you got me EZ street by Williams is that the old K-line Supper Streets? or compatable?

EZ Streets is the new name under Bachmann for what use to be the K-line Super streets.

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Originally posted by DMASSO:
Here are some random vendor shots:

Don: Thanks for posting the photos. I noticed the E-Z Streets in Bachmann’s Williams display in the 7th photo. Many of us have been eagerly awaiting the release of this product as they didn’t have these on display at York. The first thing I noticed is that the track sections appear to be black instead of gray like the former K-Line Superstreets. Do you recall if they are black or are the camera and my monitor playing tricks on me? The track appears to have the same connectors and the curves are the same radii as Superstreets so that they are likely interchangeable but mixing black with gray will require repainting of one or the other or both. Did they have any prices posted? I guess the long-awaited turnouts aren’t yet far enough along to have one on display.

Bill

Dotty and I went to the show and I was very impressed. I am not always here this time of year and do not make many of them. What I saw today was a very busy show with a huge growd and people spending. If anyone has a chance to go on Sunday, go you will be happy.

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Originally posted by wfttrains:

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Originally posted by DMASSO:
Here are some random vendor shots:

Don: Thanks for posting the photos. I noticed the E-Z Streets in Bachmann’s Williams display in the 7th photo. Many of us have been eagerly awaiting the release of this product as they didn’t have these on display at York. The first thing I noticed is that the track sections appear to be black instead of gray like the former K-Line Superstreets. Do you recall if they are black or are the camera and my monitor playing tricks on me? The track appears to have the same connectors and the curves are the same radii as Superstreets so that they are likely interchangeable but mixing black with gray will require repainting of one or the other or both. Did they have any prices posted? I guess the long-awaited turnouts aren’t yet far enough along to have one on display.

Bill

No, they are black, not gray. I believe they will be out this summer.

Tks for pics looks like it was fun.
Any pics of the layouts when you guys catch up no sleep and take a break from your new toys er scale model trains!

As you see in Don's picture of the Weaver display, they showed a prototype paint scheme of their GP38 in the orange and blue New England Central. Gary of Weaver said it is about 3 months away. Just waiting on some good art work to reproduce the badges/logo.

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Originally posted by Cape Cod Northern:
As you see in Don's picture of the Weaver display, they showed a prototype paint scheme of their GP38 in the orange and blue New England Central. Gary of Weaver said it is about 3 months away. Just waiting on some good art work to reproduce the badges/logo.

Sorry I missed you Al. Also, not sure why my Weaver shot was so poor. I was trying to get the New Haven which was very well detailed.

Geeez
Don't they have security at this show?
Looking at JohnS's photo - two
suspicious looking "gentlemen" - didn't
I see pics of these two at the local post
office??
And the guy on the right - is he drinking
beer thru a straw?
Thanks for pics of the show. One of the
years I'll be taking the drive.
Enjoy
Bill

John - The guy to the left of Ben in your picture looks kinda familiar, but appears underdressed. Where's the apron???

Thanx for posting the great pix, Don!!!

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Originally posted by DMASSO:

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Originally posted by wfttrains:

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Originally posted by DMASSO:
Here are some random vendor shots:

Don: Thanks for posting the photos. I noticed the E-Z Streets in Bachmann’s Williams display in the 7th photo. Many of us have been eagerly awaiting the release of this product as they didn’t have these on display at York. The first thing I noticed is that the track sections appear to be black instead of gray like the former K-Line Superstreets. Do you recall if they are black or are the camera and my monitor playing tricks on me? The track appears to have the same connectors and the curves are the same radii as Superstreets so that they are likely interchangeable but mixing black with gray will require repainting of one or the other or both. Did they have any prices posted? I guess the long-awaited turnouts aren’t yet far enough along to have one on display.

Bill

No, they are black, not gray. I believe they will be out this summer.

Don: Thanks for clarifying that. I’m interested in reading what Allan Miller and other Superstreets fans have to say about this product. Perhaps this deserves a separate thread?

Bill

Just got back from the show on day two with my son and Neph. I spent even more money

While I'm not a NH fan that Weaver NH pacific is got to be the best detailed engine Weaver has ever done. When the new website is up and running I'll post videos and pics.

DMASSO, who was selling those Lionel Repro Cardboard Displays??

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Originally posted by ZWPOWER13:
DMASSO, who was selling those Lionel Repro Cardboard Displays??

Not really positive but it may be part of the RGS display.

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I’m interested in reading what Allan Miller and other Superstreets fans have to say about this product. Perhaps this deserves a separate thread?

Well, I can say, going only by the photos, that I'm not too keen on seeing a color change. The gray K-Line and K-Line by Lionel SuperStreets I currently have are just fine, and they easily integrate into vehicle streets made from foamcore board or other materials. Real-world streets are normally gray and almost never black.

Those of us who have a lot of the existing SuperStreets product on hand are apt to be less than enthusiastic about buying the same product in a markedly different color. I'm kind of glad I stocked up on the original stuff while the gettin' was good. I may even pick up a few more sections of the "older" stuff from a dealer who has some stock.

IF/WHEN they offer switches and wider-radius curves in the new line I MAY be willing to make the investment (and change), but in the meantime I'll pass on these, except perhaps for picking up some sections for a product review.

I might suggest starting this topic as a new discussion on the subways/traction/transit forum so those interested can carry on the dialog there.