Who is going to the 2018 Chicago March Meet

Carey Williams posted:

March Meet in full

swing !

Certainly NOT "in full swing!", as Friday afternoon/evening is simply set-up.  Starting at 9AM this morning, things will be "in full swing!".

Hot Water posted:

Carey Williams posted:

March Meet in full

swing !

Certainly NOT "in full swing!", as Friday afternoon/evening is simply set-up.  Starting at 9AM this morning, things will be "in full swing!".

 

For crying out loud!  Hot Water, I believe you are totally misunderstanding/mis interpreting his reference.  Unnecessary to say the least.

Carey, a GREAT majority of us know exactly what you mean and understand your post completely.  Nice pictures of what to expect!

If you can’t say any thing nice don’t say anything at all

There's more to March Meet than the (excellent) trade show. If one had been to Ted Schnepf's operating session on Friday afternoon and then the O Scale Kings followed by P:48 meetings Friday evening, one could say that was a decent amount of O scale action, even if not technically quite full swing! 

Worked for the Hills for this shown in probably 2003. We were asked to occasionally scan tables looking for three rail and politely ask distributors to not have them visible, and if they didn't comply, speak with management. "Not visible" pretty much meant under or behind the table

I totally get where they were coming from, if they didn't have that rule, it would just turn into another three rail show, and three-railers have DuPage Fairgrounds.

http://marchmeet.net/

My friend Leighton is there and Jeff and Bob and... they say it’s fantastic! I couldn’t get the time to go, MRI for the baby and too much going on.

shots from Leighton 

Here it is guys the new Sunset PA thanks scott

I just switched to O and plan to attend next year.

Quick question though.  Do the vendor's mostly require cash?  I'm a little wary crossing the border with a large wad of cash.

Thanks Marty for posting those gorgeous PA’s. The Miracle Worker does it again. Thank you Scott! 

Once again the fun and fraternity of the O scale club makes the whole meet worthwhile.  It's great to see  folks that you see only once a year in Chicago or Indy or OSW. 

Lots of sellers and even some of us buyers.   AND bargains abound for those who look.   And you don't have to look that hard. 

AND Erik is there with his SD45 pilot models.   Truly state of the art modern models. 

Bring lots of cash.  I ran out of cash 

rboatertoo posted:

Bring lots of cash.  I ran out of cash 

HOT WATER

I didn't think you said anything wrong people are so sensitive lately. Roo.

Roo posted:

HOT WATER

I didn't think you said anything wrong people are so sensitive lately. Roo.

Thanks. And to top it off, those posts were probably from folks who have never attended the March Meet anyway, and have not witnessed the VERY LARGE amount of people entering the doors this Saturday morning. As a side note, many dealers/sellers stated that they were "doing VERY well" by 2PM.

Just back from the show for the day. I live near by. I do agree with Illinoiscentral about the 3 rail policy.

I am a 3railer and that is OK, it is a great show and plenty there for us 3rail folks. My friend got great bargains on freight cars, just have to change some of the trucks on a few. But at less than $10 each, wow.

Great show always.

-Tom

Hot Water posted:

Roo posted:

HOT WATER

I didn't think you said anything wrong people are so sensitive lately. Roo.

Thanks. And to top it off, those posts were probably from folks who have never attended the March Meet anyway, and have not witnessed the VERY LARGE amount of people entering the doors this Saturday morning. As a side note, many dealers/sellers stated that they were "doing VERY well" by 2PM.

LOL - you got me. I've only been attending since about 1995, first from England, these days from Canada.     I feel it's important to be positive about the whole March Meet package including all of the additional activities surrounding the trade show.  They help to make the trip more worthwhile for those of us who don't have O scale events in our countries.

Thanks to all who contribute to it!  

Last year We went to the show and didn’t buy much, but this year We found a lot. Last year we didn’t get there until 1:30.  This year we were there at 9:15 and found lots of deals. Prieser people for $5 a box, 4 brass signal bridges, brass water fill bridge, 3 buildings, detailed scenery items etc.   

Finally picked up my dream locomotive

So much fun! So good to see so many people this year. I truly encourage everyone to come. Please! 

Many great deals and purchases. Happy to say that my big purchase was an Altoona Works 4 stall roundhouse! Truly excited to get this piece on my Milwaukee Layout. 

Mr. Dawdy picked up a beautiful steamer. There’s something here for everyone .

James

People love cash but there are lots of people that will take credit cards or checks.  There is an ATM machine in the hotel so if you need to get cash after you cross the border you can do that.

That’s really nice Dan! 

Where's Matt? he has pictures of the beautiful SD40-45 versions. WOW!

He posted under Sam's post of the 3rd rail PA's.

Thanks to everyone for sharing here!

Erik C Lindgren posted:

My friend Leighton is there and Jeff and Bob and... they say it’s fantastic! I couldn’t get the time to go, MRI for the baby and too much going on.

shots from Leighton 

What did you get me?? 

Thanks for the answers for my inquiry.  I guess I will have to bring cash!

Roo posted:

I guess I'll have to sit this one out and keep working on the Steel Mill.

I had to sit this one out as well this year.... But I've spent most of Feb and now March working on scenery instead of building much of anything at all.

I would like to visit Scale City Designs tables.....

Same - I have a need for a pile of specific parts, but I'll get them later.....

Did Key attend? Did they say anything about the CZ and the GS project?

railroad-guy posted:

Finally picked up my dream locomotive

Sweeeet! 

SANTIAGOP23 posted:

Did Key attend? Did they say anything about the CZ and the GS project?

Key was there.   I did see and chat with Roger Lewis but not modeling your end of the US I didn't ask about those projects.   The cab forward was beautiful as were the PAs. 

Anyone recall who had the 10 car (A&B) SP Daylight passenger set for sale?  Buddy didn't get a name and is interested in buying the set.

illinoiscentral posted:

Worked for the Hills for this shown in probably 2003. We were asked to occasionally scan tables looking for three rail and politely ask distributors to not have them visible, and if they didn't comply, speak with management. "Not visible" pretty much meant under or behind the table

I totally get where they were coming from, if they didn't have that rule, it would just turn into another three rail show, and three-railers have DuPage Fairgrounds.

Interesting how times have changed, the new Lionel freight cars are some of the most detailed out there and were for sale on tables. Didn't see any Lionel steam engines (are they missing sales?), plenty of MTH and Weaver 2 rail versions though! Anyone take pictures of the Monon hopper for sale with the operating brake wheel staff and working brakes?

Rattler21,

I was there with another 3rail buddy. We picked up several "2 rail" freight cars. Like you said just swap out wheel sets or couplers.  Great show for all.

Tom

Did Key Models have a table at this show and if so any news from them?

hibar posted:

Did Key Models have a table at this show and if so any news from them?

Scroll up a bit..........

Missed that however still curious about the coming projects, their last website update it appears was last year and the big push appears to be for the "big boy" production. JMO

On a positive note, amongst a few other nice finds,  Jim Zwenermann was selling off some scratchbuilt rolling stock and I happened upon a beautifully built FGEX reefer.  

Top notch construction and details!!!

Gorgeous car, Rule. 

hibar posted:

Missed that however still curious about the coming projects, their last website update it appears was last year and the big push appears to be for the "big boy" production. JMO

I’m curious too, but if the BB

is the only thing in production and don’t expect anything else to be done any time soon. CZ maybe? 

Rule, that’s car Sure is ...  NICE 

I was told this won best in show.

Erik C Lindgren posted:

Rule, that’s car Sure is ...  NICE 

It's all handmade out of styrene.  I can't cut a board straight, let alone build something that nice. 

Those Altoona Model Works buildings made me want to start building structures.