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Post by tjdreams on Oct 13, 2023 9:13:09 GMT -5
One last post before i head out the door to The Great Scale Model Train Show in Timonium Maryland GSMTS Show LinkThe DC Z Bend Track Group will be setting up in the South Hall today starting at 11:00 am Show hours are 9am - 4 pm Saturday 10am - 4 pm on Sunday Everyone is invited to come join us setting up today and or running trains Saturday and Sunday or you can just help wrap up and load the trailers Sunday afternoon/evening I know I know no one wants to work so just stop by and Say HI This is going to be a big show they sold out of floor space looks to be 17 Large operating displays and more vendors than i can count. check out the show maps Show MapsWith 3.5 acres of trains their is sure to be something there for every train enthusiasts And here is a link to a discount coupon www.gsmts.com/CourtesyCoupons/Show.jpgDavid |
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Post by tjdreams on Oct 14, 2023 3:26:19 GMT -5
6 + hours to unload 2 trailers and get everything setup 30' x 40'   |
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Post by rvn2001 on Oct 14, 2023 5:01:45 GMT -5
Have fun, Dave! I will only have 1 table with my T-rail-Z modules and my T scale at a train show in Kirkwood, Missouri this weekend.
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Post by BAZman on Oct 14, 2023 11:59:55 GMT -5
Well hey now, we need some pictures of modules !
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Post by marmot on Oct 14, 2023 14:24:13 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing some video around the whole layout!
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Post by tjdreams on Oct 15, 2023 6:07:49 GMT -5
Have fun, Dave! I will only have 1 table with my T-rail-Z modules and my T scale at a train show in Kirkwood, Missouri this weekend. Good luck with your Show Thom 1 table is better than none. |
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Post by csxjoe on Oct 15, 2023 22:40:53 GMT -5
I finally got to see this in person at Saturday's show and it's very impressive. It's the largest Z scale layout I've seen in person and it flows together really nice. Sometimes modules are just "thrown together" and don't always transition nicely, but this one flows from one module to the next in a way that looks like everything belongs together. It was good to meet Rob as well as Randy who is very knowledgeable about Z scale in general.
Finding Z locos and rolling stock for sale is generally difficult at any show, but I've nearly always had luck at finding something at this show due to the size and amount of vendors selling. It typically takes me at least 3-4 hours to walk through and view all the tables due to the volume of stuff of for sale in all scales. The show this year was a bit disappointing for Z scale items for sale. I only found 3 vendors selling Z and only 2 of them had decent amount of Z and nearly all of it was older Marklin and MTL stuff so a little unusual compared to what I've been able to find in the past.
My son and I did find a decent amount of HO items at a reasonable price. I took a chance on a lightly used HO Atlas CSX Dash 8-40CW for $45. The guy selling it was getting rid of his dad's collection. I only dabble in HO mainly for a Christmas display we set up in the house under the Christmas tree and really didn't know a lot about this engine but when I got it home to power it up, turns out it has DCC with Sound, working ditch lights, etc. We got 3 other used HO Seaboard and B&O locos for $20 - $30 each, and while only DC, all are in great running order so a good deal for us. Overall, this is a great large show and for those in the region who are able to go, you're likely to find something railroad related that you'll like simply due to the amount of railroad items being sold. In addition to the standard model RR stuff you find at most shows, there's a decent amount of hobby tools, paints and painting equipment, RR pictures, large RR book collections, prototype railroad tools, loco builder's plates, railroad dinnerware from proto dinning cars, etc. usually always for sale at this show. For those who have kids who like Legos, there's a Lego group that has a nice large Lego RR display at this show as well.
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Post by marmot on Oct 16, 2023 0:14:49 GMT -5
I just did a search on YouTube and found someone else's upload of video of the Z scale layout in Timonium: 2023 Timonium Z Scale LayoutIt's great to see the Medford, Oregon, modules integrated with the Wash D.C. modules. Looks very nice! Well done. I'm assuming that's a Magnorail system for the cars and trucks on the highway. |
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Post by Kez on Oct 16, 2023 12:27:47 GMT -5
Hi marmot,
Thanks for the link to the video! I'm the new caretaker of Loren's beautiful Medford, Oregon modules, and it was a great privilege to get them out in front of the public again. Show attendees were profuse with their praise of the new addition to our layout!
The moving cars are not Magnorail, but a scratchbuilt system by Loren, built many years ago, and still operating beautifully.
We hope to get these out to a few more shows in the coming years!
Thanks again!
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Post by CNE1899 on Oct 16, 2023 19:34:36 GMT -5
Kez,
Do you ever do the The Railroad Hobby Show at the Big E, in Mass?
Scott
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Post by Kez on Oct 16, 2023 20:10:44 GMT -5
We have not, unfortunately. It's so tough to get schedules to line up for a long trip like that. I'd love to get there someday!
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Post by CNE1899 on Oct 17, 2023 5:42:37 GMT -5
Bryan,
Do you have a list of the shows you'll be at?
Scott
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Post by tjdreams on Oct 18, 2023 17:56:02 GMT -5
Our next show is the
The Rockville Lions Club 32th Annual Train Show November 11th – 12th
BSA Troop 964 Train Show at Lake Ridge Middle School in VA March 9 and 10,
and back at GSMTS in Timonium MD in April (Show dates have not been set yet)
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Post by tjdreams on Oct 22, 2023 12:23:29 GMT -5
Here are a couple pictures from the Show.   |
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Post by tjdreams on Oct 22, 2023 12:56:08 GMT -5
Sorry the quality is not the best I'm not much of a Videographer but here are a few more video's from the show
This was our largest display so far. We filled our 30' x 40' display area and then some. Their was usually a minimum of 4 trains running and as many as 8 at times.
On average it took a little over 12 minutes for a train to make a single loop around the layout.
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