Midwest March Meet

Hey George,

Great to meet you in person!   We had a ball!  We visited Jack Whelihan's Layout and George Kanary, and Myron______.  Lives in Beecher,Il.  Really neet guy.

     I suppose if there was a little more SCALE down here I "Could" possibly desert my 3Rail.  But most of my crew is in to #rail or HO and I'm not going to HO.

Great Show!  Can't wait for INDY in September.

A friend informed me that additional tickets had to be printed on Saturday, mid-day, as so many showed up "off the street". Large number of vendors, wide array of products, but, as noted, I was quite surprised to see much less brass was for sale. Clearly things in O Scale are going "plastic". And O Scale by no means is fading away!

       Mike Hill's Saturday afternoon presentation on his life experiences with steam was a real highlight, as were some of the anecdotes shared by a few of the master builders (particularly the 1947 tale of the streamlined Milwaukee 4-6-0 putting along at 35 MPH with the North Woods Hiawatha, to be follwed by a transfer to the mainline at New Lisbon, Wi, where an F7 Hiawatha Hudson took over, and ripped along at 100 mph+. Wonderful memories. Mike had his magnificent collection of of O Scale Hudsons, predominately NYC and B&A, but augmented by 4 CB&Q S4's (streamlined, de-streamlined, oil-burning and conventional as built), plus Wabash, C&O, CNR, CPR, NKP, CMStP&P, C&NW, Lackawanna, and Frisco examples. Viewing these beautiful models reinforced the exquisite symmetry of steam locomotives and the rich variety the railroads of North America offered.

         Thanks to all who worked to make this show great and to Mike Hill and family for their efforts in continuing to lead the show.

I hit it at 10:00 am Saturday and had to leave at 2:30. I thought it was outstanding in the quality of items for sale, prices, old friends and the organization and hospitality shown by Mike Hill's team.

 

Long live the March Meet!

I picked up several DPM building kits at a bargain of a price from a few of the sellers there.  Today, I picked up a Pecos River Brass 62' Conoco tank car from Norm Pullen of Norm's O scale Trains, and an Overland UP C44ACCTE from Bill Davis at an absolute deal!   I am a VERY happy man...LOL!   There were a few other things I wanted to go after, but after getting the loco, I decided to get out of there before I spent any more money......

I wanted to go so very bad this year but had to work. I will be at Indy if all goes well. Hope it gets as big of a turnout as the March Meet did. Ken

I also wanted to go but had to work...boss didn't feel generous....

Very cool to see familiar faces and meet new ones!  Thank you everyone who stopped by my tables and talked about trains! 

 

Friday night and especially Saturday at the show were very busy.  Not much happening on Sunday.  Maybe all the money was spent on Saturday?

 

 

There is now a page of pictures on the March Meet Website. http://marchmeet.net/

 

Keep in mind that many of these were shot before the public was in on Saturday morning. By 10AM it was crowded!

 

The most interesting items at that show I found was the the two OMI burro cranes that were close to $900. I have seen two in the last 6 month for less than $400. Somebody is dreaming.

George/nw2124   "Progress - either you are for it, or get out the way!"

I saw a LOT of dreamers but also many who where there to sell!

Opps...  sorry about that. BTW, next time you guys set up, if I can make it, get some shots so I can replace some for the meet pages.

 

OK, so who is 401 Streamline Models?   Brass or plastic?   Need info!!!

Oh, thank goodness I wasn't there then.  My bank account ran out of fumes to run on for a while.

well attended show for sure.  lots of On3 brass.  more than i have ever seen in a while.  good prices on some brass pieces, then some really high prices on stuff.  so somewhat strange how pricing went.

 

nice model of NP passenger car in model contest.

 

visited a few layouts after the show on saturday night.

 

I knew Overland had done the GE-9 diesels I did not know they had run the GE UP C44ACCte, I assume this was the Building America w/ flag paint.

Yes, this is the flag unit with Building America!  Actually, Bill had this under his table and happened to mention what he had in passing which peaked my interest.  I was looking for a UP engine with this style of lettering to run with my NS diesels as "foreign power"...   I picked this up for $1500 cash price.   Alot better than the $2495 they went for new.   I admit, it was a tough choice to make....   I figured that if I don't jump on it, I may never find one of these at that price EVER!   It is absolutely gorgeous, and looks to be never run.   He did have two of the UP Dash 9s, plus a C90???? if I recall the number correctly, that I decided not to check out after I saw the C44 unit.  Figured I'd better get out before I bought something else.    I really did not like the Dash 9s, due to the minimal graphics on these units. That tiny UP emblem just looks too small on this unit, rather bland.....   I think Bill may have picked these up at the show, and was holding them under his table until the time was right.....

That was a nice deal, current pricing is really climbing especially if you want 2 or more units, at these prices they may all want up front money in the future.

Guys, don't forget the INDY Scale Meet this fall.   SEE YOU there-!

I sure hope Indy gets there problems worked out, with the dealers leaving early. The show's host insurance does not cover lawsuits, personal injury and such if someone gets hurt triping , falling, or personal injury falling over boxes, carts, etc. The Dealer is liable also is a lawsuit. If the dealer does not stay the advertised time. (Reference is from the Indy advert show past sponser that I know personaly).

George/nw2124   "Progress - either you are for it, or get out the way!"

I was at the show as a vendor. it was a great show with many, many wonderful sellers and tremendous attendance (in my opinion). Moreover, I was able to find a couple of missing puzzle pieces: a RGS #42 PSC/KTM Class C-17 and an Overland D&RGW C-18 #315. Both models are in mint condition. #42 was the final RGS loco I needed. I was able to visit a layout and enjoyed the company of some great people over the weekend - including my good friend Mike. Thanks for all of your help!

 

Now, back to work at my other job until the Indianapolis meet.

You mean like this one that DID NOT sell last week on the Bay:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290680...6_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

 

He said he was "behind" as I asked the same question. Hopefully this week sometime.

Dan,

 

Were any of them for sale?  Did you get any from Norm?

No. I think he did have them for sale. I have many of the standard once and a load of NCE 4 amp decoders to go with them for now.

 

Might be worth buying one just to see where and how they are attaching the heat sink. These are stock tsunamis so it should not be to hard to figure out what they did.

Last I knew, it was owned by a fellow named Eddie Wichman. (sp?) Look in back issues of O Scale News.

 

Simon

As I remember, metal sides and wood roof and underframe. Like the old Walthers passenger cars. Only North Western and some UP.

The picture on the bottom left of the built up resin kits -- is that Rails Unlimited's table?

 

Brian

Kind of. Many, not all, are his new, and old, kits built up by a third party and for sale as built up. The guy does a nice job but those kits are not that hard to build.

Hello Mr. SOO NUT, Have some SOO artifacts and O rolling stock FOR SALE. Please contact me off Forum Thank you

O-k-a-y.....so, what are the dates of the 2013 March meet??

http://www.illinoisfestivalgui...13.html#.UNhfg6V0qXY

 

franktrain

Here is the link to the March Meet.

 

http://www.marchmeet.net/

 

March 15, 16 and 17, 2013
Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
Lombard, IL

Holy c@!# I can actually go this year...

Cool Chris,

I am going to make it this year too.  I will see all you guys there.  I will have a table so everyone come by and see me.  I am really looking forward to it this year.