hey rob!! yes!!! it is worth it to drive to this show!!! i have been to this show 4 years in a row and i have never been disappointed!!! this is basically the only train show in the charlotte area. also another great reason why you should go is that my club (piedmont-triad model railroaders club) will be in attendance operating our modular layout!!! if you don't go for any other reason, go because my club will be there!!!!!!.................rogerw.