Mr. Bach-man, can I look forward to see you at the Amhearst Railway Society's train show in Springfield, MA on Jan. 26 & 27? Like to have a look at some of the new products! ;)
Also, it's looking at the moment that I may not :-[ be able to make the ECLSTS this year due to work commitments; will Bachmann be displaying at the York TCA spring meet? ??? (Might be able to make the TCA meet, just re-joined last year! :)).
Tom
http://www.railroadhobbyshow.com/listofexhibitors.asp
It can be crowded so look up the sellers, buildings, floor layouts, clinics at the above web site and plan accordingly.
Bachmann Industries has at least five tables at the show.
Bachmann Trains/Peterborough RR has four tables.
The Bach Man was supposed to be there last year but I did not have a chance to look him up.
Rich
I wish I could go, but that is my Board of Visitors weekend - actually 25-26, but I'm not going to drive through the night. One year I'll go.
Gene
You get to look forward to me! :) ;D
And, best of all, I won't be there. Now that's something to look forward to. That way, less stuff will get broken.
Dear All,
We will indeed be there!
Looking forward to seeing everyone- even G.G.!
(Kidding...)
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Yup, you were really enthused to see me at Marlborough ;) The K27 looks amazing!
I'll be there Saturday. A stop at Dennie's in Enfield for breakfuss, and then off to the races! Mine is the white van with blue lettering-NICE lettering. It does indeed pay to advertise!
Rich
Quote from: the Bach-man on January 10, 2008, 11:57:44 PM
Dear All,
We will indeed be there!
Looking forward to seeing everyone- even G.G.!
(Kidding...)
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Well then, it looks like I will see you there!
And Gene, it's a shame you aren't going, I would have been looking forward to seeing you if you were! But, there is always next year.
And yet another great train show I'll miss... :P
If you have looked up the show web site, according to the web site, Bachmann Industries will be in the Better Living Center, location 22. You might check at the show in case Bachmann Industries is moved to a different area. I think that happened once before. I "assume" the Bach Man will be in that area.
Rich
Dear Rich,
Yes, I will- and I'm very excited about the move.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Quote from: the Bach-man on January 21, 2008, 12:08:39 AM
Dear Rich,
Yes, I will- and I'm very excited about the move.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
You didn't like the fried rats building? I'm sure the Hobo's lliving under the floor are very happy to have a food source and deep fryer.
Seriously, that building stank!
I should be arriving at the show @ noontime Saturday (working 2nd shift makes VERY early morning starts difficult! :-\ ). GG, I'll be wearing a white T-shirt with B & M Pacific 3713 on it (at least on Saturday)- might help you spot me! ;) We've got a hotel room nearby, so should be there pretty much when the show opens on Sunday. 8) Tom
I'm hiding in the Hilton by the Amtrash station. I'll have a Beatles hat, MBCR (Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad employee only :D ) Sweathshirt. and an old Gray T shirt with "GG" on the front.
Hope to see some of you there.
I saw David Harrison but he looked busy. Didn't get a chance to say hi to Mr B near the end due to a very amusing story... I was selling a cab car to his friend and his ex ( :-* ) stole the 20 out of his hand, stuck it in her shirt, and ran away, so after chasing her for half an hour we gave up and went back to the Youth Group. :D
All the vendors and people at the show and only two guys had any On30 to speak of - well, except for the Bachmann table display only pieces. I was thinking about buying a Climax, the old version, and the only two there sold out by noon on Saturday.
Which is about when it really gets impossible to get around, anyways - this year was worse than ever, it started right off trying to park when some clown damned near crashed into us because he couldn't wait an extra 30 seconds to park.. but then sits on his butt for like 5 minutes before getting out of the car. By noon getting through was look for a hole you can get an arm into and just push.
I guess it's okay, I see even with shipping I can beat that one vendor's price on eBay, but still... at least I got to drool on some 4-4-0's.
Dear All,
I had a great time at Springfield! Got to see many regulars, including Dave Harrison and Kyle, Dan Leavitt, Rich Cormier, Tom LaPointe, and about 25,000 others... but no GG!
Maybe next year...
Have fun!
the Bach-man
I arrived at 9am Saturday having picked up two egg McMuffins. One for lunch.
Dunkin Donuts is near #6 in the B building. I was out by 2pm when it started to get busy. A little easier this year than last with fourth building. I only look. Modeling 1900, I buy everything online with careful searching first. Still nice to see what other modelers do.
Rich
I saw Mr B towards the end, but he was busy packing up...
So yea... That girl... um... hasn't stopped texting me since like monday... lolz....
QuoteSo yea... That girl... um... hasn't stopped texting me since like monday... lolz....
OK, GG, now I know we didn't see you! :D
I should have some video up from the show in a week or so (including Mr' B. demonstrating his
gorgeous RGS brass ditcher! 8) ), as soon as I get a chance to edit it & upload it to "YouTube".
Something else I hope to videotape this coming weekend - came back from Springfield with something I've been thinking about for a while -
a complete 5-car New Haven streamlined passenger set (including a second Alco PA) from USA Trains! :o ;D Also picked up a second Bachmann Climax - (the price was just
too good to pass up! ).:D
Oh, & Mr. B. - the "Eureka & Palisades" 4-4-0 has
definetly gone on the "must-buy" list - (if it gets my lady friend :-* more "into" the hobby!). ;D
Tom
Thank gawd you got them streamliners. I brought back a Bar Mills kit, and a Clarksville Station, and thats about it!
I was supposed to go to the mall with Chelsey yesterday but was busy.... blah, shes like atttached to me........