Show was great. Nice displays from MT, Lionel, Ross Switches and others. A real mix of gauges from Standard Gage Tin Plate sown to N gauge. Lots of children there, running trains and riding the Thomas train. Maybe our hobby will pick up with shows like this.
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where was it, there was a show in raleigh nc but we had a death in family and my bride off taking care of business, she lost a uncle
brings up a question
anyone got a way to see if it is in fact growing, it is an expensive hobby
Sorry, this was at the convention center in Raleigh, NC.
darn that is the one i wanted to see
oh well
It runs tomorrow as well. I am very sorry for your family's loss.
Thanks for the photos; especially with the kids.
It runs tomorrow as well. I am very sorry for your family's loss.
thanks for the comment, my wife is in Fairview, taking care of business, her uncle A cherokee had in fact multiple ceremonies, one military WWII vet, and one indian
Me, i am puppy sitting
but there will be other shows
There is a show at the state fairgrounds next Saturday, the 24th.
Toy Train Sale and Swap Meet
Over 100 vendors featuring Lionel, K-Line, MTH, Weaver, Atlas, American Flyer, Bachmann, Varney "N", "HO", "O", "S". and "G" gauge trains, accessories, track, switches and hard to find parts, and other toy train related items. Kidss Club activities, hands-on layouts and train races for the children. Workshops and minor on-site repairs. Auction at 1 p.m. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. General admission is $6 for adults ($1 off coupon in News & Observer or Event Flyer), free for children under age 13 accompanied by paying adult.
www.se-tca.org
Big crowd. My problem. Too many strollers. That is a good thing. Means kids are getting introduced to the hobby. Big Ken, saw you but you were busy. Funny. The HO's are always having troubles. The N gauge is so slow. I would go to sleep trying to run them. Great scenery on both. Seems the N layout does not have the problems the HO does. I would have thought the other way around. O just kept going around and around. Went by and chatted with the guy at Train Loft. Neat special runs. Grandson [8 1/2] enjoyed the Logo train the most. 
Show was great. Nice displays from MT, Lionel, Ross Switches and others. A real mix of gauges from Standard Gage Tin Plate sown to N gauge. Lots of children there, running trains and riding the Thomas train. Maybe our hobby will pick up with shows like this.
the wghot is a train show put on for the manufactures to show case there companies.
About the Show
"The World's Greatest Hobby on Tour showcases the hobby of model railroading. Sponsored by the Hobby Manufacturer's Association - Model Railroad Division and by the World's Greatest Hobby Program, the show is intended to introduce the general public to model railroading in an entertaining, lively and family-friendly atmosphere. The hobby of model railroading has a unique ability to bring the family together in activities that teach many skills. Model railroad skills span from carpentry to artistry, from electrical engineering to historical research. Model railroading is truly the World's Greatest Hobby."
they normally do 4 or 5 shows a year and are only in selected parts of the USA. each year a different section of the USA.
their web site
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