I was thinking or thought I had seen a good size train show in the East such as Pa that is a couple of weeks before or after York. Is there such a show have been scouring the net but come up blank.
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There is the Great Scale Model Train Show in TImonium, Md. ( 45 min. form York ) which I think is either one week before York or one week after. You can check out the GSMTS website for info.
The GSMTS is a good show! It's run very well! I've been attending the GSMTS shows for about 20 years and have found some really great deals there in O gauge. Although the show has a heavy showing of HO, I've always found a decent representation of O gauge ... sometime more sometimes less but always decent IMHO. The best show date is the February show and the second best is the fall show ( near the time of York ) Over the years I've purchased several engines both new and used at good price points. I've also bought scenery items, freight and passenger cars, transformers, and accessories. I've never been disappointed with the O gauge offerings. I will say though, if you are 1:48 scale purist then this show might leave you being disappointed.
There's always several club layouts in all scales including O at the GSMTS.
Check the dates for the Strasburg 2 rail 0 scale show usually scheduled close to York and a lot of RR points of interest. Lots of convertible cars available at great pricing plus vehicles, buildings, scenery items.
There are the Allentown train shows at the Allentown Fair Grounds.
First Frost in November 12th &13th This year.
Spring Thaw in February.
Go to: allentowntrainmeet.com
Thank you all!
@Lyle, I just got back into the hobby this past January and finally made it to my first few train shows. I’ve been gathering info on train shows local to me in Northeastern Pennsylvania and have two suggestions.
The Great Northeast Model Train Show
Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
Holiday Inn Scranton East - Dunmore
200 Tigue Street, Dunmore, PA 18512
Bernie's Model Railroad Shop is hosting our 4th Model Train Show & Sale at the Holiday Inn Scranton East in Dunmore, PA. Over 90 vendor tables filled with Model Railroad and Train related merchandise. Hours of the event are 9:00am to 2pm. General admission is $5 (children 12 and under are free). Dealer Tables are $25 each.
Flash Model Train Meet (October 15)
Model train meet held under open-air buildings & outdoors. Model trains & parts. 8a-2p. Free admission. Vendor spaces 10'x20' w/ two 8'x30" tables for $20. 140 pavilion spaces. Outdoor spaces available.
Renninger's Kutztown Farmers & Vintage Antiques Market; 740 Noble Street; Kutztown, Pennsylvania 19530
Model train meet held under open-air buildings & outdoors. Model trains & parts. 8a-2p. Free admission. Vendor spaces 10'x20' w/ two 8'x30" tables for $20. 140 pavilion spaces. Outdoor spaces available.
Renninger's Kutztown Farmers & Vintage Antiques Market; 740 Noble Street; Kutztown, Pennsylvania 19530
I still haven’t been to a Renninger’s show but the Great Northeast Model Train Show hosted by Bernie’s Model Railroad Shop was my first ever show this past spring. I felt it had a good crowd with a large variety of trains available in multiple scales. Food prices were extremely reasonable too.
