Harrison,
Can you get to Burlington and catch the bus there?
Good luck,
Richard
Just 3 weeks until show time. You can still purchase advance tickets and avoid standing in line.
dmoore74 Just 3 weeks until show time. You can still purchase advance tickets and avoid standing in line.
That’s tempting but when I go to their website I can’t tell if they mail them to you or make you pick them up on show day at a different window.
Bubbytrains
Bubbytrains dmoore74 Just 3 weeks until show time. You can still purchase advance tickets and avoid standing in line. That’s tempting but when I go to their website I can’t tell if they mail them to you or make you pick them up on show day at a different window.
Just checked with the show office. If the tickets are ordered online by January 20th they will be mailed to you.
dmoore74 Bubbytrains dmoore74 Just 3 weeks until show time. You can still purchase advance tickets and avoid standing in line. That’s tempting but when I go to their website I can’t tell if they mail them to you or make you pick them up on show day at a different window. Just checked with the show office. If the tickets are ordered online by January 20th they will be mailed to you.
Excellent, thanks!
Kalmbach Publishing Co. will be at the show in the Better Living Center, Section 21, Tables A, B & G. They should be offering many items from their Hobby Store as well as special subscription offers on Model Railroader.
dmoore74Kalmbach Publishing Co. will be at the show in the Better Living Center, Section 21, Tables A, B & G. They should be offering many items from their Hobby Store as well as special subscription offers on Model Railroader.
Boothbay RR Village has a lot of HO grain hoppers, 100 ton, plate C, new in the box never run, good price, quantity discount, Intermountan, Exactrail, Walthers Proto - BLC section 15
George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch
2 weeks from today S.D. Warren Co. Number 2's whistle will be announcing the opening of the show. It will be competing with a diesel air horn.
dmoore742 weeks from today S.D. Warren Co. Number 2's whistle will be announcing the opening of the show. It will be competing with a diesel air horn.
Yes, right now our chief engineer and crew are reparing and building some more 2 foot gauge panel track, and getting a trailer ready to transport #2.
The link to our BRV website gives some history of the SD Warren Baldwin locomotives and the restoration of #2. The restoration was completed last summer and she was christened with Moxie. SDW #2 is the only operational 2 foot gauge industrial locomotive that ran in Maine. The other 2 remaining ones that I know of are SDW #1 which is on static diaplay at BRV and another one in a park in Rockport, ME.
https://railwayvillage.org/explore/maine-railroad-history/baldwin-locomotive-restoration/
Good Evening all,
Living in South Jersey, I'm 105 miles from Timonium and I've only ever attended this show over the past 30+ years. I've always wanted to attend the Amherst show (about 235 miles away) but because of the distance, told myself it wasn't 'as good' as the show in MD. Looking at the downloaded maps of the property, it would appear Amherst is every bit as 'big' as the GSMTS. Has anyone been to both shows and if so, is it worth the extra effort/expense? From what I can tell, more manufacturers debut more new products at the show in W Springfield. Is that about right?
Thanks,
Stan
C&O 9051Has anyone been to both shows
Yes.
C&O 9051 is it worth the extra effort/expense?
ABSOLUTELY!
C&O 9051From what I can tell, more manufacturers debut more new products at the show in W Springfield. Is that about right?
I can't say if the manufacturers debut new items at W.Springfield. But those that attend generally have nice display booths. It's been a very long time since I've seen any sort of manufacturer display at Timonium, with the exception of Spring Mills. They happen to be local.
G Paineright now our chief engineer and crew are reparing and building some more 2 foot gauge panel track, and getting a trailer ready to transport #2.
maxmanI can't say if the manufacturers debut new items at W.Springfield. But those that attend generally have nice display booths. It's been a very long time since I've seen any sort of manufacturer display at Timonium, with the exception of Spring Mills. They happen to be local.
To be fair, there are others, but do tend to be smaller and ones based in the Mid-Atlantic. Tichy, for instance, is almost always there.
True that you don't see the big "trade show" style booths.
chutton01 G Paine right now our chief engineer and crew are reparing and building some more 2 foot gauge panel track, and getting a trailer ready to transport #2.
G Paine right now our chief engineer and crew are reparing and building some more 2 foot gauge panel track, and getting a trailer ready to transport #2.
Stan, (and everyone interested)
If I remember correctly, the four buildings cover about eight acres. To just walk by it all in one day is a challenge. Since you are coming such a distance, you might want to consider staying overnight in the area and attending both days.
I ride a charter bus and we are there most of Saturday. Before going I make a copy of their dealers list from their site, then make a list of vendors locations in each building that I want to visit. I look at whatever is displayed as I go from one vendor to another. The aisles are well marked so you can usually find the location fairly easily.
There are some unbelievable layouts to look at too.
It might not be something you want to do every year, (might want to but....) but it certainly is an experience worth at least one trip.
Have fun,
cowman Stan, (and everyone interested) If I remember correctly, the four buildings cover about eight acres. To just walk by it all in one day is a challenge. Since you are coming such a distance, you might want to consider staying overnight in the area and attending both days. I ride a charter bus and we are there most of Saturday. Before going I make a copy of their dealers list from their site, then make a list of vendors locations in each building that I want to visit. I look at whatever is displayed as I go from one vendor to another. The aisles are well marked so you can usually find the location fairly easily. There are some unbelievable layouts to look at too. It might not be something you want to do every year, (might want to but....) but it certainly is an experience worth at least one trip. Have fun, Richard
Total floor space is now 400,000 sq. ft., that's more than 9 acres. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Those floors are concrete and there's no deep pile carpeting.
Latest weather report doesn't look good. Comfortable walking shoes inside, snow boots for the outside. Predicting snow all three days, as of this writing 1-3 inches. I will be there going up Friday AM. Even in the snow I go!!
nealknows Latest weather report doesn't look good. Comfortable walking shoes inside, snow boots for the outside. Predicting snow all three days, as of this writing 1-3 inches. I will be there going up Friday AM. Even in the snow I go!!
Forecast is pretty long range so things can change. Big E does a super job of plowing and keeping the sidewalks sanded/clear. There are covered walkways between most of the buildings. Show goes, snow or no.
They also provide shelters between building entrances. No heat, but some protection from wind and weather. There are gaps at roads which must remain opne.
Stan,
Don't know if you saw it, but on the shows site they have a listing of accomodations in the area, it's under the Attending the Show catagory.
Hope you can make it.
C&O 9051 Good Evening all, Living in South Jersey, I'm 105 miles from Timonium and I've only ever attended this show over the past 30+ years. I've always wanted to attend the Amherst show (about 235 miles away) but because of the distance, told myself it wasn't 'as good' as the show in MD. Looking at the downloaded maps of the property, it would appear Amherst is every bit as 'big' as the GSMTS. Has anyone been to both shows and if so, is it worth the extra effort/expense? From what I can tell, more manufacturers debut more new products at the show in W Springfield. Is that about right? Thanks, Stan
I have been to both Amherst and Timonium mulitple times.
I'm 111 miles from Timonium MD where I live now in Virginia and generally make the trek to the 3 big shows (Fall/Winter/Spring).
Back when I lived in central NY, I did make the Trek to Amherst 3 times - it was a 3 1/2 hour drive each way (242 miles), which is a bit closer than the distance you are. I got up early, drove out and attended the show all day, and drove home. No hotel etc., but I was doing it on the cheap. YMMV.
When I went prior to moving to VA in 2009, Amherst/Springfield show it seemed better than the current Timonium show and always had more company reps and booths - like the major players often there. That was the biggest difference. Amherst was in severl buildings vs. Timonium one large building but both probably similar in terms of floor space.
Personally from where I live now Springfield/Amherst the distance is 424 miles I haven't gone since living in northern VA. It's just too far.
You, however are close enough I would encourage you to go.
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riogrande5761Amherst was in severl buildings vs. Timonium one large building but both probably similar in terms of floor space.
Don't know when you attended, but the Amherst show is much bigger. According to the Timomium show website, they claim 3.5 acres or about 152,460 square feet. The Amherst show claims 400,000 square feet. I think one of the Amherst buildings has as much space as the Timonium Cow Palace, and then there are three additional buildings at Amherst.
C&O 9051 but I really got the urge to go
If you do go and are happy with what you find, you can stop by and say hello. I have a table there. The table is in the Better Living Center building, section 2A table G. The sign will say "Loadman".
On the other hand, if you are unhappy, my secretary will disavow any knowledge of any recommendation to attend and I will self-distruct in 15 seconds.
You have until Sunday to order your tickets online and avoid standing out in the cold to purchase your ticket.
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Again, to maxman and all, thank you for taking time to post. If I go, I will surely look for "Loadman". I think the biggest factor is weather. Distance is not. I can get a room a little further out if need be (want to do both days). Will follow the weather and act accordingly.
One week til opening steam whistle. Have your shopping list ready and bring your best walking shoes.
The weather is looking better each day! It's a great show! I plan on hanging out in the Better Living Building Section 40 with the guys who are all wearing burgundy shirts! Last year I scored quite a few Athearn BB kits at very good prices. Just a great show to attend!
Neal
At Boothbay Railway Village, we have almost finished packing; will load vehicles Thursday and head to W. Springfield Friday morning. Come look for us at section 15 in BLC.
Also be sure to have a look at and listen to our 2 foot gauge 0-4-0T, SD Warren #2 locomotive which will be running outside the BLC. An old photo, circa 1900 of SDW #1: