PARKING(your car or your tush)

You certainly are right about the parking.  I once bought 3 G scale passenger cars at a show and I'm glad I didn't have to walk, what would have seemed like a mile or 2, carrying those heavy and awkward boxes.  Especially, since I had to make 2 trips. 

And, did you ever notice how rude some people are when they see you carrying an armful of packages they won't even move out of your way a little.  I don't expect anyone to open a door for me that would just be INSANE to expect that.  But, come on, you can certainly take a step or 2 to the side and let someone pass that's carrying an arm load.

Oh well,  Rick

putting out

chairs next to my board for people to sit. The little old ladies appreciate it the most.

Not just the little old ladies but their are Guys like me with a fake leg that would like to sit down too. I think you have a great idea their.  And I am one of the guys that will hold open the door for another person (Male or Female).      Scot

the parents like the chairs too.

the kids watch the trains as mom

and dad rest for another round of

"chase little johnny around the train show"

I am only  45 years old and having a place to sit down is a major concern for me. 3 years ago I would never even considered that I would. But then you never know what life will throw your way. So I do like your idea of having chairs to sit. And I think having them  for the parents to sit while the kids enjoy the trains is also a positive move by you.     Scot

I've had back problems for decades so vendors at train shows with folding chairs get my time.  I can't tell you how many hours of Bar Mills tutorials I've sat through!

Your point also about the available chairs at shows is a very good one. Normally there is not sufficient seating areas to give folks a bit of a walking break.

I enjoy trains shows that have an area for coffee, food and a place to sit and just relax after walking the isles.  A good place to just chat with fellow train brothers.

I have been to some train shows where the local boy scouts had a service where they help you take trains out to your car with wagons or carts.  A win - win for everyone.

Steve, Lady and Tex

If the Dayton show, is the one at Hara Arena, they have a food area with tables and

chairs that I am sure are welcome to many.  The TCA building outside Strasburg

deperately needs an auditorium.  When the mfrs. were introducing new items, you

stood on one foot and then the other, because there was no seating. I ceased attending.  Once it was held in the Pa. RR Museum nearby, but...same problem...

no seating, and I would have thought that place had an auditorium.  At the Springfield show in Ohio, the fairgrounds has a room full of chairs, which are used by the exhibitors, AND people waiting in line to get in, and could be used by tired spectators.

I've had knee replacement a few months ago and need to sit after standing for more than 10 minutes. Yes, chairs would be nice. I have a temp handicap tag so parking usually isn't an issue.

You make a good point. Normal train shows over here have very little seating except maybe when it comes to a cafe area. 

 Our UK Lionel club show has spare seating. It's great to have a few chairs around the layouts as people will sit down and have a chat or run some trains with you. Great if your on your own.

I don't go to that many train shows over here as I am not that into OO/N. However I went to a big UK show last summer with our 5 year old in tow.

Chase round the show was right!

I am 39 and am reasonably fit but after 4 hours or so a seat would have been welcome!

However it did wear the little one out, he fell asleep within 5 minutes of getting in the car for the trip home.

Nick