Bandit Meets can go on??

There was a train show in Ohio this past weekend so it's not out of the realm of possibilities as long as they follow the guidelines.

Not in Pennsylvania your not!!!

Dave

@david1 posted:

Not in Pennsylvania your not!!!

Dave

This show is on. Indoor and outdoor.

http://www.richyodermodels.com/20_10_Flyer.pdf

Pete

Flash Train Meet on Saturday October 17, 2020 at:

Renningers Kutztown Farmers Market 
740 Noble St.
Kutztown, PA 19530  

Do you really want to be around people who are not wearing a mask and if there is no change by the time these shows are supposed to happen the state will not let them go on. Besides its too early to start attending shows if there is no vaccine. 

If they do happen do you really want to attend and put yourself in harms way concerning this virus. 

Dave

Let's stick to the topic so this doesn't get deleted and Scott can get his answer.  The OP asked if anyone heard if the bandit meets are happening.

@david1 posted:

Not in Pennsylvania your not!!!

Dave

You certainly can if it's outdoors or in a open pavilion. A few days ago I attended antique shows in both Kutztown and Adamstown where over 1,000 attended. These shows had been cancelled in April and June.

IMO, the York bandit meets exist because of the critical mass of TCA members who are attending the York meet.  Without a large number of attendees, I don't see the bandit vendors thinking it will be worth their while to set up.

@scott.smith posted:

...It’s even gone through my mind driving to Atlanta, IN for Mr. Muffins train show Saturday (9 hour drive one way) . ...

While Mr. Muffin's layout is worth seeing, I don't see it and the small meet being worth a 9-hour drive unless you REALLY have a lot of spare time or can combine it with other things you'd like to do in the area or along the way. 

Last October the sum of all the bandits meets could have been held inside the Holidome. I suspect in the future they could all fit in one of the Fire Halls. This when folks feel its safe to travel. Today I doubt more than handful of vendors would show up.

Pete

Norton, I don't know what you are talking about.

@eddie g posted:

Norton, I don't know what you are talking about.

Com'on Eddie. Even you have admit the Bandit meets are nothing like they were even two years ago. Half the tables inside the Holidome were empty and maybe a dozen vendors in the parking lot. Best Western and Billie Budd are gone and the Sherman St. Firehall had a 3rd of the tables empty.

Time to put away those rose colored glasses.

Pete

I still don't know what you are talking about. The bandit meet at the Wyndham was great in October. Just look at the pictures that I took.

@Norton posted:

This show is on. Indoor and outdoor.

http://www.richyodermodels.com/20_10_Flyer.pdf

Pete

Pete, 

I've seen advertisements for this meet in the past but never got the chance to go before this year; is it worth a visit from us who are "hi-railers"? I.e. how many vendors sell hi-rail items in addition to 2-rail and if so how would you describe the items (pre-war, post-war, modern legacy/dcs, brass)? Apologizes for the many questions. 

@Prr7688 posted:

Pete, 

I've seen advertisements for this meet in the past but never got the chance to go before this year; is it worth a visit from us who are "hi-railers"? I.e. how many vendors sell hi-rail items in addition to 2-rail and if so how would you describe the items (pre-war, post-war, modern legacy/dcs, brass)? Apologizes for the many questions. 

I have not gone yet but have friends who do go. They said even though you won't find many if any three rail trains its an excellent place to get structures both in kit form and built up. If that is what you are looking for though, go early as these get snapped up.

Pete

Call the hotels who's grounds they are held on - they should know if they are being held.

-Greg

It's possible that Bandit meets held this year may be the largest ever. Sellers normally "meet only" may show up. Even I may show up, and I have not attended a Bandit Meet for many years. In my case, I can visit the 4 excellent antique malls in nearby Columbia on the way home.

Here's a link to the Wyndham Gardens event calendar.  Nothing on it for October other than happy hour.  I have no idea how well they keep it updated.

https://www.wgyorkpa.com/events-calendar/

Dear OGR Forum members,

Rich Yoder and I have sponsored the 2 Rail only Strasburg Show for the past 12 years.

We have found over the years our attendance of 3 Rail Scale modelers account for about 25% of our attendance and we welcome you !!! Kadees and parts galore!!

PRR7688- I like your build of the Haverford station-great job!!

Thank you and hope to see you all 10/17/2020.

We will be having a face mask contest sponsored by O Scale Kings.

Feel free to call me if any questions.

John P.Dunn Sr. Scale2Rail Promotions  609-432-2871

@jdunn posted:

Dear OGR Forum members,

Rich Yoder and I have sponsored the 2 Rail only Strasburg Show for the past 12 years.

We have found over the years our attendance of 3 Rail Scale modelers account for about 25% of our attendance and we welcome you !!! Kadees and parts galore!!

PRR7688- I like your build of the Haverford station-great job!!

Thank you and hope to see you all 10/17/2020.

We will be having a face mask contest sponsored by O Scale Kings.

Feel free to call me if any questions.

John P.Dunn Sr. Scale2Rail Promotions  609-432-2871

 

John, I love the Strasburg 2-rail train meet.

As a 3-railer, I always find interesting and diverse components, structures, and detail parts you won't see anywhere else.

But I'm still looking for those scale giraffe cars at the show.    

George

@scott.smith posted:

Bandit Meets can go on??

 Well, they are BANDIT meets...

@ADCX Rob posted:

Well, they are BANDIT meets...

LOL!!  😆

Yes...if you can, support the Strasburg show... wish l could, and I'm glad l am welcome...l go for the reasons cited above.