Hamburg Pa train show

I got there at 9, and yep the parking lot was crowded. Did the train meet shuffle up and down the isles for about 3 hrs. Only found one item on my list. Then as I was checking out some items I noticed a MTH 20-5504-1 GG1, the dealer said it was a shelf queen all it's life. I originally  had no plans on buying one, but at the price, I couldn't pass it up. Very pleased with my purchase.

I had planned to attend, but other responsibilities came first.  Definitely will be at Allentown in the Spring.

I might make the Allentown meet next month.

my first time there. Much bigger than I expected and packed. I wish the show ran longer so that the crowd wasn’t as concentrated. 

MerCrewser posted:

my first time there. Much bigger than I expected and packed. I wish the show ran longer so that the crowd wasn’t as concentrated. 

It has always been 9-1 

Dave

I was there with David1 and was very surprised how crowded it was. I guess with good weather, on a day in January, this will bring more folks out of their winter hibernation. All of the attendee's at this show did what Trussman stated: "Did the train meet shuffle up and down the isles". I've attended this show many times over the years with David1 and I wish that the organizers would mark the aisles as one way with arrows on the floor, much like they do at York in the Member Halls. It sure would make walking the aisles a little easier, especially on this day, IMO.

I keep saying I am going to check out this show, but I never make it. It is a long haul from Hammonton. I have been in that hall a couple of times, taking my son to the reptile show. That place does get packed! If the train show is anything like that, one way aisles would be a welcome change.

The last time there was in the fall. I went to see my friend Brian of Brians Model Trains out of Myerstown Pa. I found it busy and a lot of good stuff. I would recommend it to anyone who can go.

Glad to hear it was a good show. I was going to go since I had to cancel my trip to the Big E show at the last minute due to a leaky roof from the storms but ended up getting a bad cold.   Apart from getting my roof fixed it was a lousy weekend.  I'm happy to hear you folks had a good time.

-Greg

The next Hamburg meets are scheduled for June 2nd, July 28th, and September 8th, 2019. Next year the first meet is January 26, 2020. All times are 9AM - 1PM. From past experience, if you pre-register and have your badge, you can actually get in prior to the public opening time.

SCRAMBLER81 - it would be worth the drive from Hammonton, at least one time, to check the show out. As with most shows, you may just find that one engine, rolling stock or accessory piece you have been looking for!