One of the wonderful things about the Big E show in Springfield is I can walk around the halls with my camera and take pictures of whatever interests me. All this without "camera police" yelling at me. I wish the absurd and outdated rule at York concerning pictures would fade into the sunset (limited?)
Stepping off my soapbox I present The Big E - 2013
I arrived early and was in my car waiting for the doors to open at 9:00. First Stop the MTH Booth
This classic display caught my eye. Maybe it was the variety of Pre-War to present or just the staggered display like one I need...
The layouts were real, and they were spectacular 
I saw no less than three different track cleaner cars
Yes, there were things i wanted to buy
Did I mention the layouts?
I live three miles from Quonset in Rhode Island. This is where the keels are laid for our submarines before they are towed to EB in Groton CT for assembly.
I really like these flat with loads, but at $180 per car 
The new cars from Atlas look terrific
This is the first I have heard of this car to benefit Sandy victims
Look what Gerry brought home
Overview shot of one of the halls
My next purchase...
Hmmmm, did I mention the great layouts?
We gathered as a group at 2:00, this is the highlight of the day to see old friends.
Next time I bring my tripod and I take the picture to get a better composition...
The man, the myth, the legend...
On the way out of town I drove by the railyard to verify the trackwork on my previous layout had a prototype in origin
A great day for friends, model trains, and terrific layouts.
Paul
Don't worry about the tripod just use the lens that takes off weight and makes us look younger!
