TCA Show - Cranberry, PA

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It will take you to the info about the meet, including place, time, and the name and contact info for the person who is running it. He's probably got all the answers.

You want something better than a Greenberg show, go to York in April.

I am a frequent attendee of the Fort Pitt TCA meet.

The member meet starts at 9AM, the general public are allowed in at 10AM.

There is an admission fee, I think it's $10 (?), can't honestly remember.

The hall they use has been jammed packed the last several trips I have made, LOTS of deals to be had, LOTS of tables to look at, LOTS of products to drool over. It is better than the greenberg monroeville show in my opinion. 90% of the products there are o-gauge.

The Fort-Pitt Independent Hi-Railers have their layout there and running in all it's glory, it is truely one of my favorite things to watch while I'm there.

I would say the atmosphere is usually upbeat and kid friendly. I personally have enjoyed all my trips to Cranberry, I think it's worth the time if you are looking to complete collections or looking for deals.

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Originally posted by eddie g:
You want something better than a Greenberg show, go to York in April.

Maybe he wants a local show better than the local Greenberg show. Go back to checking if everyone has their email listed

Better than the Greenberg show for sure.

I think non members pay $6 per adult but I'm not sure. Kids are free unlike Greenberg.

Al

I usually attend both this show and Greenberg in Monroeville. Even though Greenberg has downsized to only one side of the convention center, it is still larger than the Fort Pitt show. Many of the same vendors sell at both shows. I have found a greater selection of O gauge items at Greenberg versus Fort Pitt. It's a nice way to spend a couple of hours.

I like the Cranberry TCA show.
Lots off bargains and mostly O gauge.
Operating layout and food at the hotel.
Park around the rear of the building, and walk a little.

$5.00 to get it "last year"

It is a good winter event.

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Originally posted by Benni311:

The Fort-Pitt Independent Hi-Railers have their layout there and running in all it's glory, it is truely one of my favorite things to watch while I'm there.

Just a quick minor correction - our group, the Fort Pitt Hi-Railers, will be set up at the TCA show in Cranberry this Sunday. Pittsburgh is blessed with two major O scale modular clubs, the other being the Pittsburgh Independent HiRailers. Both have impressive displays.

It's a good show, I always go. I live too close not to go!

Matt

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I have found a greater selection of O gauge items at Greenberg versus Fort Pitt.

SWANKO: did you reverse what you wanted to say or is your statement correct?

I no longer go to the Monroeville show, but to me there was always a LOT of other gauges other than 'O'.

- walt

Gentlemen,
Is the TCA show the 29th of January starting at 10:00 AM, in Cranberry? If so I do beleive I will
visit the show, have not attended for a while.
PCRR/Dave

Yes, 1/29/2012. 9 am for members 10 am for non-members $5.00 to get in. I believe it ends around 3 or 4 pm.

It's is a good show. You can spend 1 1/2 - 2 hours there if you really look at everything.

There are several dealers there that attend the Greenberg - Monroeville show too.

Matt

I'll be there, for parts mostly, but you never know when that killer
Illinois Central A+B is gonna show up! Also wanting a Northern Pacific
GEEP 9 2349, and a Texas Special F3 A+B (an early one, already converted
to twin motors) See yunz there after 10:00. I gotta hit Bob Evans for
the big breakfast first!

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Originally posted by alap:
I think non members pay $6 per adult but I'm not sure. Kids are free unlike Greenberg.

Kids have been admitted free to Greenberg shows for about the past ten years. The Greenberg show is about 550 tables but it's an all-scale show with a variety of O, HO, N, G and S.

Walt - what I said was correct. There are more vendors from eastern PA like Grybowski(sp) and East Coast parts at Greenberg. You also have the large train books area that Greenberg provides. Brady also has more stuff at Greenberg than at Fort Pitt. The last show I went to, I was looking for the new Lionel aquarium car - found it at three vendors and got a great price. John Brady seems to be the only vendor with good prices on new Lionel and MTH at Fort Pitt. Hard to find parts also at Fort Pitt.

Now, all the above being said, I have also attended Fort Pitt shows where I did find some great bargains on old and new merchandise, and conversely - I have gone to many a Greenberg show and wondered why I bothered.

Sometimes you get the bear, sometimes the bear gets you.

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Originally posted by Frank Hicks:

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Originally posted by alap:
I think non members pay $6 per adult but I'm not sure. Kids are free unlike Greenberg.

Kids have been admitted free to Greenberg shows for about the past ten years. The Greenberg show is about 550 tables but it's an all-scale show with a variety of O, HO, N, G and S.

Last time I went I paid for my 14 year old

AL

Anyone know if Bill Truschel will be there with his parts, or how to
get a hold of him, since he decided not to sell off his parts business?
Seems there's always something else needed for the PW Lionel collection.

He was at the last one. I am hoping he will be there as I would like to pickup some parts as well.

I do not know how to get a hold of him other than trying his old store(home) phone number 412-366-7060.

Matt

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Originally posted by alap:

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Originally posted by Frank Hicks:

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Originally posted by alap:
I think non members pay $6 per adult but I'm not sure. Kids are free unlike Greenberg.

Kids have been admitted free to Greenberg shows for about the past ten years. The Greenberg show is about 550 tables but it's an all-scale show with a variety of O, HO, N, G and S.

Last time I went I paid for my 14 year old

AL

Greenberg shows and the Fort Pitt TCA show are alike, in that kids under 12 are free.

$5 admission for adults at Fort Pitt, regardless of TCA membership or not. The only thing membership gets you is admittance one hour before the public.

$7 admission for adults to Greenberg.

"Were sorry ...but that number is longer in service". Mebby Bill shows up
on Sunday.

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Originally posted by springoflife:

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Originally posted by alap:

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Originally posted by Frank Hicks:

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Originally posted by alap:
I think non members pay $6 per adult but I'm not sure. Kids are free unlike Greenberg.

Kids have been admitted free to Greenberg shows for about the past ten years. The Greenberg show is about 550 tables but it's an all-scale show with a variety of O, HO, N, G and S.

Last time I went I paid for my 14 year old

AL

Greenberg shows and the Fort Pitt TCA show are alike, in that kids under 12 are free.

$5 admission for adults at Fort Pitt, regardless of TCA membership or not. The only thing membership gets you is admittance one hour before the public.

$7 admission for adults to Greenberg.

"TCA members non-member Spouse or children under 18 FREE" read your meet notice.



Jaygee like matt said Bill was at the last meet. probably be at this one also. Well I hope so I need some port-hole windows for a F3

Bill was there, altho not with the parts I needed. He gave me an E=mail
address for future contact, so hopefully we can still do a little business.
The show itself was kinda slow for me, just not enough of the great PW
items I was looking for. I only spent $20. plus the five to get in!

I thought the show today was Great. I was selling and I did very well.I must of had what people wanted today. The show was also very well attended.
Greenberg in 2 weeks that show has always been one that I have never missed.
Then it will be the wait till York.

I also thought it was very good. Lot of people. I got the parts I was looking for as well.

It seems to me as a buyer I am able to work the price down easier at this show than at Greenberg. Maybe because there are "part-time" sellers at the TCA shows vs. Greenberg. Either way I enjoy them both equally and do not miss one!

Matt

I attended today along with my brother in law. This is the 1st show that I attended at the Sheraton since it moved from Monroeville. I was favoribly impressed with the show and am going to make it a regular stop. It was really nice to meet a few guys from the forum.
Norm R.

I'm in agreement with Stur-it.....good crowd.....brisk sales....saw lots of Forumites.....did any of yinz hear how the lady that had the medical emergency is doing? Tom in Picksburgh

The lady was in serious condition late day Sunday, thanks to quick CPR response from security and paramedics available.