FYI - for all yinz Pittsburgher’s: News from Kennywood
Thom & Andy: Are you guys going to put up your layout again?
Bill
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Yes, the Pittsburgh Independent Hi-Railers will be back at Kennywood for Holiday Lights! 
This is our biggest setup of the year. Last year, the park had over 60k+ people come through the gates, and considering that we are in the only heated building, it is almost certain that most of those people came in to check out the layout and warm up a little.
We have been looking forward to this for months, as it is a lot of fun and a great chance to get O gauge trains in front of a lot of people who don't normally go to train shows. 
The park does a wonderful job of decorating and running this event, and being in the park with all of the lights is almost magical, and it is even better when there is a little snow on the ground. 
It is a lot of fun, and it looks like the park has been listening, as Holiday Lights now has a "mini season pass" for those that want to come more than once. I can hardly wait!
Andy
Great news
I never knew about this event and I'm looking forward to it
Dave
This year will be only the third time for this event. With the crowds they had last year, I think this will be an annual event for years to come.
Here is a link to Kennywood's Holiday Lights Page with all the details.
Andy
Originally Posted by Andy Hummell:
This year will be only the third time for this event. With the crowds they had last year, I think this will be an annual event for years to come.
Andy
Thanks Andy, I'll pass the word to family and friends up there.
Bill
How cool! Good luck, Andy and to the Pittsburgh Independent Hi-Railers!
George
Wow were going too lots of things to watch too cool
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The setup has begun...
At the start of the day:
The building we are in:
At the end of the day:
And we still have a lot more work to do before opening day on November 29...
Andy
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Guys.
Looks great. I hope I make it out this year.
Now I'm really looking forward to it!
I just gotta get there this year, living just 30 minutes away and all. Why haven't I gone - dummy me.
Andy, your club does such a great job promoting the hobby. Know what I personally like best?? EVERYONE in your club has an enthusiasm about toy trains that is contagious!
- walt
Thanks, Walt!
We have so much fun running trains for the public that we can't help being enthusiastic about it.
Andy
Hi Andy! I am going to be on vacation from Dec. 16th on into the new year, I have 5 grandchildren, looks like we are going to have to go to this event!Never knew they did this, we are from outside Washington Pa., looks like a real hoot!
Thank you! Uncle Al
