How many of you are going to the East Coast Large Scale Train Show?

[Anonymous]

Guys,

Between the responses to my questions about large scale trains shows and several emails, I am excited about going to the ECLSTS, I don't know if I can make it to the BTS on the Queen Mary or not, the hotel/ship seems to be sold out of rooms already, but I'll keep trying.

I have been to York, PA many times for the TCA meets there but I always drove up and back in a day. Where is everyone staying? Is there anything to do at night? I am a widower and this is my first train show since my wife passed away two years ago. I am just getting inerested in my trains again.

Rusty

[Anonymous]

Russell
i am going to the ECLSTS to pick up some new cars and may be an engine, I only live about 50 miles from it .in LEBANON PENNA. about one hour drive. This will be my 3rd
one i have been to. come on APRIL 1-2-3 -- BEN[:)]

[vsmith]

Hey Benny welcome back!

Rusty, sorry but Pennsylvania just a liitle too far to drive the truck for a weekend trip, so I'll be passing ...

[Anonymous]

VS,

Maybe I'll see you in June, I am planning on comming out that way for the QM show. I have not flown in years, the security thing has me a little concerned but other than that I am game. I like the idea of the ECLSTS, it seems to be a much larger show, from what I have been told the attendence at it is as high or higher than the BTS, but I'd like to see both. My adult kids always wanted to go to Disney Land back in the 50's and 60's I may have to do that too! That will really get them going.

Rusty

[Anonymous]

Oh come on Vic, Just get a full tank of gas, a half a pack of cigarettes, leave when it's dark and wear sunglasses but leave Thursday night!

[Anonymous]

Rusty,
Check out the Aristo Craft site. They are the sponsers of the show. They have all the information to answer your questions (motels, meeting places and what to do).
My wife and I will be there Friday night and take in the show.

Doug

[Anonymous]

Doug,

I did, thanks, I know Ron Wenger and used to go visit him about once a year, but I lost contact with him right before June passed. I had no idea he was the mover and shaker behind all this. I called him last night and he got me a non-smoking room. It seems like the whole hotel has been turned over to the ECLSTS.

I also got invited to a running session over at his place. Sue is one hell of a cook, they always go all out for a running session. He told he had just about rebuilt his whole house since I was there last.

I was over there four years ago and he had a couple of fellows who were manufacures and a lot of other people all out there running trains eating chicken and drinking beer.

I never had so much fun. Those too are really doing all the can to promote Large Scale as a hobby. I am moving up to Winchester, VA in about three months, and starting a new railway. He advised me to get in their club up there, that the guys have work session a couple of times a month in the summer and help each other build layouts.

Sounds ike a deal to me.

Rusty

[Anonymous]

Rusty,

I sent you an email with a phone number, you have to call that number at the comfort inn and give them your credit card info to secure your room.

Ron