Amherst Railway Society train show

[richiy]

Coming up soon. The Bach-Man is always there with a nice setup by Bachmann Trains.
West Springfield, Ma. Big E fairgrounds.
Memo's is great and crowded with train enthusiast.
Dunkin Donuts now has a permanent setup in the BLC. Biggest building.

http://www.railroadhobbyshow.com/index.php

Just about the biggest show in the USA. CSX yard nearby.
Google big e fairgrounds west springfield ma
Google maps will show the fairgrounds and CSX yard nearby. Many years ago tracks came right into the fairgrounds for delivery and pickup.

richiy

[jbrock27]

Between the parking fee and entry fee, gasoline, the expenses add up, even w/o eating breakfast across the street at Memo's where many train enthusiasts are having breakfast.

Will agree, between all the buildings, lots to see, too much for 1 day; even a lot for 2 days.  Hope the weather cooperates.

[jbrock27]

I wonder if Al Mayo will also be there.....?

[richiy]

Old Peppersass will be there. It is touring the country.

http://www.thecog.com/peppersass.php

Last year, Rail Explorers was showing rail bikes, two seat and four seat,  for riding railroad tracks at a tourist place in New York state. The want to start this in Newport, Rhode Island before the line becomes a rail trail.
Google rail explorers for more info.

Boothbay Railway Village is bringing a 1925 H.K. Porter steam locomotive (live and UNDER STEAM!!!; located outside!!). Narrow gauge loco.

richiy

[richiy]

WC prediction. Partly cloudy, 39 to 40 F each day. Ten to fifteen mph winds. Not bad at all for this area. Memo's will be crowded.

richiy

[richiy]

Very nice show today.
Bachmann's  E-Z APP™ Bluetooth® is quite the system if you have not seen it in operation.

richiy