Hello toy train world
It was a great day to be at the annual Milwaukee Trainfest ...open tomorrow well worth the trip. If you thought the hobby was in decline, walking around Trainfest would convince you otherwise. Trainfest was filled with train people yes, but a whole lot of families and children all admiring the beautiful layouts. This is one big and busy show, lots to do and see for all ages. Huge module layouts from "Z" to Standard gauges ..and a 7 1/2" loop for riding kids of all ages.
The Standard Gauge Module Association was there full force with a lovely huge layout drawing the attention of many. Big flashy, shiny trains, sparkle under the lights, racing down the long straightaways. Standard Gauge looks right at home on a big layout, and the engines enjoy the opportunity to stretch a bit before going home to play catch the observation /caboose on the basement oval.
Everyone with the Standard Gauge Module Association was very kind, allowing me to run my 1912 and knobby 18,18,&190 ( built 1910) around the huge layout. The 1912 held never seen such a long stretch of track during it's 106 years .
So head out to Trainfest tomorrow to play trains and see all the wide eyed children ( future train collectors ) .
Cheers Carey
