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Train Show in Baltimore, MAryland

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Train Show in Baltimore, MAryland
Posted by jlcjrbal on Monday, January 17, 2005 11:24 AM
I know there are 2 shows coming up, one on the weekend of the 22 and the other is Feb 5th I think.. Any suggestions on which one is a bit better Joseph
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Posted by rrinker on Monday, January 17, 2005 12:15 PM
I don't know about the one, but one of those is the Timonium show and WELL worth the time. Takes me about 3 1/2 hours to drive down there and it's worth every minute of the trip.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 17, 2005 12:59 PM
If they are holding the Timonium Show at the Maryland Fairgrounds at the Cow Palace (Or other building I forgot which) then you gotta go.

That is one show that is worth a trip. If I was not in college right now I would definately road trip up there and visit. (Flying is cheaper and I think light rail now has access to BWI airport direct to the fair grounds) Somebody verify that for me, because I know the light rail had a station directly behind the Fairgrounds but not sure if they completed the BWI station yet?
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Posted by IRONROOSTER on Monday, January 17, 2005 1:39 PM
The big one is the Great Scale Model Train Show www.gsmts.com and is well worth going to. The next one is Feb 5&6 at the Maryland Fairgrounds in Timonium. These are held four times a year. The summer show is smaller than the other three so they can fit into the air conditioned building.
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Posted by rrinker on Monday, January 17, 2005 2:34 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by HighIron2003ar

If they are holding the Timonium Show at the Maryland Fairgrounds at the Cow Palace (Or other building I forgot which) then you gotta go.

That is one show that is worth a trip. If I was not in college right now I would definately road trip up there and visit. (Flying is cheaper and I think light rail now has access to BWI airport direct to the fair grounds) Somebody verify that for me, because I know the light rail had a station directly behind the Fairgrounds but not sure if they completed the BWI station yet?


Yes, that is the one. And yes, as far as I know, the light rail can take you right to the airport and back.


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Posted by jlcjrbal on Monday, January 17, 2005 3:23 PM
thanks for all the info.. would love to meet up with anyone going..Joseph
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Posted by darday on Monday, January 17, 2005 3:43 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by HighIron2003ar

(Flying is cheaper and I think light rail now has access to BWI airport direct to the fair grounds) Somebody verify that for me, because I know the light rail had a station directly behind the Fairgrounds but not sure if they completed the BWI station yet?


The MTA just closed the Light Rail line north of Baltimore, in order to add a second track to all of the single-track stretches of the line. (The south side was closed last year.) So you would have to take a cab or rent a car to get to Timonium directly from the airport. Otherwise, you could take the Light Rail into town and then take an MTA shuttle bus north. I would check the MTA website before making any plans (http://www.mtamaryland.com/)

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Posted by jlcjrbal on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 5:03 PM
would love to meet up with a few of you guys, I myself will be going with my little boy so I am very happy.. Joseph
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Posted by wawa on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 6:52 PM
I will be working at the TDP table for both days at the show.
Stop by and say hey.

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Posted by rrinker on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 9:16 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by wawa

I will be working at the TDP table for both days at the show.
Stop by and say hey.

Ed


Think I met you there at one of the Fall shows - you have the PRR E's in N scale with the sound in them?

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Posted by cheese3 on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 9:25 PM
Wish i could go. i usually do but i am going camping with scouts. If i was going i would probably pick up some more ground foam and some autos.

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Posted by Pruitt on Thursday, February 3, 2005 5:19 AM
I generally go twice a year. The fall (Oct)and winter (Jan/Feb) shows in Timonium are the best ones, I think. The winter show is usually the biggest. I would be going, but I was in Amherst last weekend, but I would spend too much money if I went to two in two weeks!
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Posted by 56chevytimes2 on Thursday, February 3, 2005 5:28 AM
I plan on being there and bringing my horde. It has been awhile since I went to a train show. the boys are looking for buildings for there layouts and I will need track for my new one.

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Posted by DigitalGriffin on Thursday, February 3, 2005 10:31 AM
Yep,

I'll be there. And I'll be there with my oversight committee (AKA Wife). You can most like catch me in my Royal Blue B&O cap.

See you all there.

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Posted by jlcjrbal on Friday, February 4, 2005 10:38 PM
Well then I will surely look out for you. I will be there with my son pushing the stroller. Wife said she may go but it is all good enjoy Joseph
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Posted by jlcjrbal on Friday, February 4, 2005 10:39 PM
Well then I will surely look out for you. I will be there with my son pushing the stroller. Wife said she may go but it is all good enjoy Joseph

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