So what should I expect this time around? Any thoughts? How was Hamburg last week? I often find the same vendors go from one to the other with the same over priced stuff.
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After you leave the show stop by Ye Olde Train and Christmas Shoppe on Rte 100 at Jackson Rd. It's only about 3-4 miles from the Fire Hall. Sunday open especially for train show customers. 0930-1400hrs.
The shop is jammed packed with all scales and brands, older and newer stuff, and some hard to find trains. Discounts available. I service their Lionel, Flyer, Marx and some KLine.
I'm leaving for the show now. I need some parts. Hope to see some of you there.
Drove by there around 3pm on an errand - too late for the show tho.
A few vendors were missing but there was a lot of activity. At times it was difficult to navigate an isle (where are the York arrows when you need them?).
Normal high prices on E or better collectables but overall prices were down. Diecast engines with whistling tenders for $85. ZW's at $115. LW's for $25. You get the drift.
Repair parts keep climbing in price. 12 and 19 two pin bulbs are up to $3.50ea. Metal door guides are $1ea.
The local hobby shop was busy as well. A lot of guys looking over the big stock and picking up hard to find pieces. Saw some Boy Scout and Peanut items get bagged up.
Vendors might have been down because there was a show in Hamburg last Sunday and the Atlantic Div TCA is having their Plumbers Union Hall Show this coming weekend. Can only take so much packing and unpacking.
York is coming and then the Allentown First Frost Show. I like this time of the year.
