It's less than 2 weeks away. Who plans to be there?
I wish the Amherst folks and their exhibitors all success but in my personal opinion this is not the time to be jammed inside with others. I am hoping the Omicron pandemic dangers are going to be decreased enough in a month to attend the Madison (WI) show (which is very nice but nowhere near Amherst in size or scope) but I am not counting on it.
Dave Nelson
I'll be there both days. Really missed it last year. It will be worth the trip, even though a few exhibitors (Rapido, Atlas, Scenic Express) appear to be missing.
As of this past weekend, The city of W. Springfield, MA does not have a mask mandate. However, the show itself is recommending everyone wear masks (This information came from the show director via email this weekend). We'll be exhibiting this wear and our crew will all be wearing masks. I hope others coming to the show will do the same.
Atlas supposedly pulled out of all shows this year. Rapido I assume has border issues, and from what I remember, Scenic Express moved their company out west.
I knew they should have renamed the "Effective Publicity Work" thread, which more or less covers the Amherst show.I plan to attempt, I have no issues wearing masks (living in NY, its requried for public venues), and have been vaccinated (unfortunately I'm scheduled to get the booster in early February, so I'll try not to get jammed in any crowds - the last show I went to...well, the last live show...was in 2020, and crowding wasn't really bad except for the lunch lines).Link to exhibitor list as of the 15th here. Perusing that list, looks like nealknows is correct, I see neither Atlas nor Rapidio listed Atlas not being around kind of sucks, but Rapidio, although their models are nice to look at, really doesn't offer much I could use.
chutton01 I knew they should have renamed the "Effective Publicity Work" thread, which more or less covers the Amherst show.I plan to attempt, I have no issues wearing masks (living in NY, its requried for public venues), and have been vaccinated (unfortunately I'm scheduled to get the booster in early February, so I'll try not to get jammed in any crowds - the last show I went to...well, the last live show...was in 2020, and crowding wasn't really bad except for the lunch lines).Link to exhibitor list as of the 15th here. Perusing that list, looks like nealknows is correct, I see neither Atlas nor Rapidio listed Atlas not being around kind of sucks, but Rapidio, although their models are nice to look at, really doesn't offer much I could use. Rapido comes from Canada, and no Canadian vendors are able to attend.
Rapido comes from Canada, and no Canadian vendors are able to attend.
I'll be there, table G BLC section 2A.
nealknows We'll be exhibiting this wear and our crew will all be wearing masks
Where will you be located?
I don't see any nealknows on the vendor list.
I'm guessing he'll be next to the needle-knows pliers...
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Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
tstage I'm guessing he'll be next to the needle-knows pliers...
Booooo-Hisssss
maxman tstage I'm guessing he'll be next to the needle-knows pliers... Booooo-Hisssss
nealknows I'll be the loudest guy in the booth
WHAT??
maxman WHAT??
I'll give you a hint. Just listen to the guy who has the New Yawk accent. Then you found me!
I am not going and I've been to every show since 1991.The South Shore Model Railway Club is not going.
The New Haven Railroad Historical & Technical Association is not going.Rapido's problem isn't getting to the show, it's getting home that's the issue. You have to have a test within a certain number of hours before you can cross the border into Canada. And the way the lines for testing are here in Massachusetts, the odds of getting a test in time to make the trip back to Canada are not good.
nealknows maxman WHAT??
The WHAT wasn't referencing what you typed. The WHAT meant I couldn't hear you.
Wish I could be there, but between covid and a recent surgery, I'm not up to it and don't feel it would be a smart thing to do. We'll probably have a reduced presence with some of our friends manning the City Classics tables.
Jim S
Too far away and weather can be an issue for those who travel the distance. Haven't been there since I moved further away.
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dcm74 It's less than 2 weeks away. Who plans to be there?
I'll be there. NCT hat, probably filming with a phone.
Harrison
Homeschooler living In upstate NY a.k.a Northern NY.
Modeling the D&H in 1978.
Route of the famous "Montreal Limited"
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maxman The WHAT wasn't referencing what you typed. The WHAT meant I couldn't hear you.
No, I won't be there. I'm avoiding crowded places, and besides, I've moved to Delaware (although I can't change my profile) and it's a longer trip than I used to have. The GF hates the cold, so a trip with her to this show in winter is out of the question.
Years ago, when PMs used to work, I exchanged cell phone numbers with a few forum members and we met up at the show. I can't do that anymore, either. Maybe some of you can.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Apparently ticket sales are thru the roof. Hopefully it wan't be a COVID super spreader event.
I plan on being there Saturday and will be working the B&M Historical Society table most of the day.
Modeling the B&M Railroad during the transition era in Lowell, MA
WilmJunc I plan on being there Saturday and will be working the B&M Historical Society table most of the day.
You can wave at me. But no outstretched fingers, please.
Down to the final countdown. Anyone else made plans?
I will be there, and I am so excited! This is my first time going; does anybody have suggestions for a first-timer?
- Matt
When I first went back about 20 years ago, I started in the Better Living Center, then went across to Mallory, then to Young and on to Stroh.
If you go to the show website, you can download the list of who will be at the show as well as look at a map of all four buildings. Come up with a plan who you want to see and then go from there...
Good luck and enjoy the show!
Neal
nealknows When I first went back about 20 years ago, I started in the Better Living Center, then went across to Mallory, then to Young and on to Stroh. If you go to the show website, you can download the list of who will be at the show as well as look at a map of all four buildings. Come up with a plan who you want to see and then go from there... Good luck and enjoy the show! Neal
Yup, I have been working on an itinerary. Can you see everything in one day? Or should I plan on going both days?
Thanks,
mthobbies Yup, I have been working on an itinerary. Can you see everything in one day? Or should I plan on going both days?
mthobbies Yup, I have been working on an itinerary. Can you see everything in one day? Or should I plan on going both days? Thanks, - Matt
If you're only interested in one scale, plus the modular layouts, one day should do it. I'm in HO scale, so when I was walking the show, I went to the manufacturers first, then scoured the tables with HO trains for sale and while doing that, stopped to look at the layouts.
mthobbies I will be there, and I am so excited! This is my first time going; does anybody have suggestions for a first-timer? One very important suggestion; wear comfortable shoes. You'll be walking on concrete floors and your feet and legs will let you know. - Matt
One very important suggestion; wear comfortable shoes. You'll be walking on concrete floors and your feet and legs will let you know.