11-23-2009, 09:12 PM
I was there for the whole show. Saw Robert. Where were you, Tetters?
From the inside, it seemed a lot less crowded than other years. I suspect that some attractions were at the Whitby show which came on the same weekend this year. (Tetters: HobbyWorx is a Whitby guy, so he was probably there instead.)
In my occasional rambles, I didn't really see any layouts that called me back. There were probably a few that I should have looked at more closely. There seemed to be a lot more demos than usual; every club seemed to be doing some.
What worries me most is the scarcity of dealers selling a good range of new beginner's trains. I know there were a few hobby shops there, but my overwhelming impression was used stuff -- much of it well used. It may be good for the enthusiasts, but not for someone who wants to walk out with an early Christmas present. On Saturday, I spent more on coffee than trains. (It switched around on Sunday.)
From the inside, it seemed a lot less crowded than other years. I suspect that some attractions were at the Whitby show which came on the same weekend this year. (Tetters: HobbyWorx is a Whitby guy, so he was probably there instead.)
In my occasional rambles, I didn't really see any layouts that called me back. There were probably a few that I should have looked at more closely. There seemed to be a lot more demos than usual; every club seemed to be doing some.
What worries me most is the scarcity of dealers selling a good range of new beginner's trains. I know there were a few hobby shops there, but my overwhelming impression was used stuff -- much of it well used. It may be good for the enthusiasts, but not for someone who wants to walk out with an early Christmas present. On Saturday, I spent more on coffee than trains. (It switched around on Sunday.)
David
Moderato ma non troppo
Perth & Exeter Railway Company
Esquesing & Chinguacousy Radial Railway
In model railroading, there are between six and two hundred ways of performing a given task.
Most modellers can get two of them to work.
Moderato ma non troppo
Perth & Exeter Railway Company
Esquesing & Chinguacousy Radial Railway
In model railroading, there are between six and two hundred ways of performing a given task.
Most modellers can get two of them to work.