The Big E My Favorite Train Show (Video)

Elliot,

That is a great video. Many people have told me about this show and I am going to have to go there one day.

Alan Graziano

Thanks for posting.  I love the NELUG layout.  Hopefully I can get back to this show next year.  Stupid flu/cold shut me down this weekend. 

A few photos from the Big E

Great video , thanks for posting .   I'm curious as to how these elaborate highly detailed layouts are transported and how much time is allotted for setting up before the show ? I've never been to the big E , but I am adding it to my bucket list. Jim

A good time was had by all.

Elliot, thanks for your excellent video.

Skip, thanks for the photos.

Where is this BIG E train show held?

Rick

West Springfield, mass.  Check my thread in anoucements for details

One of my favorite vendors is the fellow with the cars and trucks that run on their own (computer assisted). He told me they are working on O scale vehicles. I'm in for that !!

Miniature Motor Works    www.miniaturemotorworksllc.com

e-mail:  miniaturemotorworks@gmail.com

Thomas Kapatelis

Thank you, Elliot!

Peter

I also attended, and here is the booth of the organization to which I belong.  That is Ed Zech behind the sign, and Norm Barrett selling a coffee mug underneath the "America's Locomotive" banner.  Mostly, I met up with other museums and preservationists during the show.  If you are not big into crowds, then the Sunday show is better for you.  I saw a lot more merchandise on Sunday because there were less people  around.  

This sign was not only the funniest part of the show for me, but it also mentioned what is mostly at the show.  It was great to see the manufacturers there.  Bachmann, Atlas, Lionel, MTH, ETS, Rapido... The list goes on and on.  I was most attracted to the following models.  I think it is G-2foot.

With existing models, it is not always easy to model what you want, but you can pull off some interesting scenarios.  This was my 4th show to attend, and I always have a good time.  

Tim, I always head her first to find out what's up with. 3713. Where were you around 9 sat am?