Lima, Ohio train show

I'm not from around there so I won't be going but I just wanted to say enjoy the show.  It's nice to read about your excitement to be in this hobby.

 

Joe

Lima. Ohio. Train show. I understand that the Lima Locomotive Works were torn down, not too terribly long ago. Kind of makes a "train show" seem...too late. But, I think that

Schenectady and Philadelphia (and Altoona) were just as clueless. I mean - why else

would anyone go to Lima, Ohio? The beaches? 

 

Joe- I always love going to the shows! And its great having you guys on the forum to discuss the hobby with. D500- Its a shame they tore the plant down but in a park somewhere in Lima theres a locomotive and freight cars behind glass (cant remember where or what type) and the Lima Museum has a 2 truck Shay on display. Still a great place for railfans!

I will probably go. Sometimes there is a lot of "O" gauge stuff, other times its more of a mix of gauges. When a "parts guy" comes with several tables of stuff, I can spend quite a bit of time looking through those drawers and containers, kicking myself for not writing down beforehand what I needed.

Terry

I plan on being there.  Sometimes I walk out with quite a bit of stuff, other times I walk out with nothing.  I usually end up talking with friends I haven't seen since the last Lima show.  Even if I don't spend a dime more than the admission, it is well worth the short trip for me.

 

Tom

Tom- I live in Coldwater (Ohio not Michigan) and its an hour trip for me. Hope to find something good.. I have been to the Van Wert, Ft.Wayne, and Dayton train shows. I am assuming it wont be as big as Dayton but if you have been to any how does it compare? Thanks!

Tom,

 

I won't have anything there for a dime, but it if you have just a bit more than that I'd be happy to sell you something.