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I got a parking spot 2 rows directly across from the front door of Orange Hall. 

 

I had a nice conversation with Mike Wolfe about HO trains, spoke to the Biancos at length about things in the hobby (they are a forum sponsor via Train Land/Train World), Enjoyed chatting with Paul and Marcia Johnson (owners of Catoctin Mountain Trains and Hobbies in Thurmont, MD), and was floored when the folks at Bachmann asked me what I thought about the blue tooth product they now have and they seemed interested in my opinions.  And I brought a 'guest' to the show - a friend I have known for about 43 years. 

 

I know that is not specific train stuff I brought home (did get a few items), but the above are the things of most value to me.

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Originally Posted by Frank Mulligan:
Originally Posted by Happy Pappy:

To All,

It's nice to read all of the exciting "York Reviews" this time around. Maybe just maybe I'll make it next year (Spring York).

 

Tinplate Collectors,

How was the vintage 1910-1935 Items? Also, is there a FedEx or UPS Store near York? If not, it's to bad they cannot set up shipping stations at York.

 

God's Blessings,

"Pappy"

Pappy,  the tinplate offers were glorious!  I was so tempted to start collecting Lionel O- gauge prewar cars.  I saw a dealer with 2800 series and 2600 series cars in very good condition for as low as $8.00 a car!   Didn't get a chance to double-back and pick any up as I was with my daughter, plus I had already blown the bank on other items.   If they survived the show and are there in the Spring I'll have to pick a few up.

 

UPS (or is it USPS?) has an onsite shipping service.  I've never used it as I have my vehicle.

 

York is the only decent show to go to for tinplate IMHO.  I wish I was wrong about that.

 

Frank,

I appreciate your input very much. Even though my layouts are gone and my children now have their inheritance. If my strength holds I'll fly back for the Spring York.

God Bless,

"Pappy"

The Lionel UP Vision Line Challenger wasn't hard to find. It sat on the front table entering my booth until Friday morning when an attorney from Virginia scooped it up.
Originally Posted by 86TA355SR:

       

IF I could go to York, there is only one locomotive on my wish list-Lionel Vision Line UP Grey Challenger, cab #3983: it'd complete my UP collection. 

 

Surely there is one laying around there!

Saw three Prewar #203 0-6-0 semi-scale switchers (don't often see any, or more than just one), and bit the bullet and bought one @1:00 on Saturday. Now I'm going to agonise over changing the tender trucks to Postwar so I can use it on my layout. But, I should always have such picayune problems. Had a pretty good York, sold most of what I came with (my folks are quite happy with their take). Looking forward already to Spring.

Addition to my "haul" posted earlier - I've always had a "thing" for the BNSF paint/color scheme. I sold my BNSF engine a year or two ago since it didn't fit in with my local theme and am wanting something BNSF again. Was looking for this car at York but no luck. Ordered one from Western Depot earlier this afternoon. Also, a few dealers had the MTH Railking Imperial BNSF ES44 for sale and some had them on display at their booths....it took a LOT for me NOT to take one home! Those were beautiful! 

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Originally Posted by artyoung:

Saw three Prewar #203 0-6-0 semi-scale switchers (don't often see any, or more than just one), and bit the bullet and bought one @1:00 on Saturday. Now I'm going to agonise over changing the tender trucks to Postwar so I can use it on my layout.

Art,

I recently made a gift of two #203's to a friend. One completely restored the other was a beautiful C-7. My now Ex-Friend converted (butchered) the original..Go Figure!  

God Bless,

"Pappy"

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