[seayakbill]

And was plesantly surprised on the amount of O Gauge vendors and companies in attendance. Also quite a few of small hobby shops had booths set up. HO and N still was the majority of booths but it was an enjoyable train show to attend. A few photos of the vendors. Lionel, MTH, and Bachmann had large booths set-up with operating displays & layouts.

Bill

 

[bigdodgetrain]

I saw some lionel orange & blue boxes there. did you happen to ask if lionel is keeping the orange & blue?

 

[Krieglok]

Looks like a great show. So much to look at!

Tom

 

[Spence]

Looked like a good size show Bill. Did you buy anything?

 

[seayakbill]

I saw some lionel orange & blue boxes there. did you happen to ask if lionel is keeping the orange & blue?

Did not ask the question but I did see a lot of the White Lionel boxes including sets master carton.

Bill

 

[seayakbill]

Looked like a good size show Bill. Did you buy anything?

Only a couple boxcars, a Lionel Monon Boxcar and a MTH Make America Great Again, Trump RR boxcar.

Bill

 

[Bill Webb]

Thanks Bill.

It looks like the crowd was fair but not overwhelming. Would have been fun.

No MTH?

 

[Jeff T]

They skipped Chicago this year, good for my wallet and the back of my legs as there are usually plenty of young families with strollers and I must be a pretty good target!!

 

[seayakbill]

Thanks Bill.

It looks like the crowd was fair but not overwhelming. Would have been fun.

No MTH?

Yep, they had a large booth, Andy was heading up the team. There was a photo of their booth in my thread.

Bill

 

[Agent027]

I saw some lionel orange & blue boxes there. did you happen to ask if lionel is keeping the orange & blue?

Lionel can do as they wish, and I don't have any inside information, BUT the only white and blue Lionel boxes I've seen are the ones specifically made for the budget priced traditional rolling stock 6-packs, which have been like that for nearly 4 years now, starting with the first introduction gondola 6-packs.

Though those had an end that lifted up and could be folded over, showing the Lionel logo. Obviously intended for over-the-counter display and thus separate sale. I don't know if the newer 6 pack boxes (other than color) are the same way.

 

[bigdodgetrain]

Lionel can do as they wish, and I don't have any inside information, BUT the only white and blue Lionel boxes I've seen are the ones specifically made for the budget priced traditional rolling stock 6-packs, which have been like that for nearly 4 years now, starting with the first introduction gondola 6-packs.

Though those had an end that lifted up and could be folded over, showing the Lionel logo. Obviously intended for over-the-counter display and thus separate sale. I don't know if the newer 6 pack boxes (other than color) are the same way.

were you at this show?

 

[towdog]

I'm looking forward to attending here in Minneapolis later this winter. Mostly to see some really good layouts from area clubs that I don't see at the other much smaller shows. It is a good show to get families out. When I went one year in Northern Virginia, there were literally traffic jams coming from the main artery road going into the conference center complex. That is great exposure to our hobby.

 

[DennyM]

Looks like a good show though the crowd looks like York on Saturday.

 

[seayakbill]

Looks like a good show though the crowd looks like York on Saturday.

Hi Denny, I was there when the show started, not to crowded. When I left after lunch the place was packing them in. Got tired of doddging the little ones and strollers.

Bill

 

[Pingman]

Thanks for the photos, Bill. I've never been to one of their shows, but plan to attend the one scheduled for 2/15 and 2/16 in Hampton, VA. I'll take some photos and report back.