2022 Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show

[railnerd]

some of the manufacturers made late decisions based on their folks testing positive.  Bar Mill just posted a video about their no-show this morning.  bummer for all those involved.

-Dave

[mu26aeh]

No Atlas? At $48 per cement hopper, would YOU want to face the public with their torches, pitchforks, tar & feathers?

Atlas was a no show long before that was announced.  Not certain they were ever on the list

[peteski]

Atlas was a no show long before that was announced.  Not certain they were ever on the list

Yes, in Reply #6 in this thread on January 8th, according to Bryan, Atlas was already a no-show due to COVID concerns.

[sirenwerks]

As much as I look forward to going to shows and swap meets and ops sessions again, it's still not s civic-minded decision to do so.  I don't think I need to mention why, it's been with us for two years already, but wishing it wasn't a thing doesn't make it go away.  The proximity those shows offer is sure to leave people wishing they hadn't gone afterwards.  I don't wish that on anyone.

[MK]

One of my club member said it best.  Attending the show is a personal decision.  Can't be further than the truth in my opinion.

[John]

As much as I look forward to going to shows and swap meets and ops sessions again, it's still not s civic-minded decision to do so.  I don't think I need to mention why, it's been with us for two years already, but wishing it wasn't a thing doesn't make it go away.  The proximity those shows offer is sure to leave people wishing they hadn't gone afterwards.  I don't wish that on anyone.

I went to a show in Baltimore last month -- it wasn't after the crowd cleared out some . but I kept my distance from people .. I'm probably going to invite people to JFRT in a few months .. but will ask that folks be protected.

[Mr Z]

Just checked my email.

Both Ron’s Books and Tichy Train Group are canceling because of the weather.

Martin Z

[LarryN]

I was all prepared to go-I'm fully vaccinated and boosted, and usually plan a pretty quick trip in and out, hitting the usual vendors and exhibits. My car tires are a bit iffy on the tread, and with the projected snow, I am bailing. Really looking forward to scoring some used locos and materials. Seems like some vendors I usually stop at have already cancelled.

[Pomperaugrr]

I was planning on going up on Saturday, since I am only an hour away, and I am not available on Sunday.  With the latest forecast and with CT already putting a tractor trailer ban in effect as of 6:00 am tomorrow morning and asking residents to stay off the roads, I am using discretion and passing on going this year.  The Exposition grounds crews do a great job with snow removal, and the ride up would not be too bad, but the ride home would surely be a challenge.  I'll just try to use some of the time for layout work instead.  I will miss seeing friends and acquaintances there though.

[w neal]

Ok, If YOU'RE not going that's significant.

[JaxTerminal]

JTC (Stan) already made the trip up on Thursday afternoon, so if you do go, See Stan in the YOUNG building, to see pre-production samples of New projects, New Releases, and a spread of the variety available in N Scale Intermodal from JTC Models.

We're hoping there will be little difficulties making it back to the airport on Sunday evening :O

JTC-Steve
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[JeffB]

I was all prepared to go-I'm fully vaccinated and boosted, and usually plan a pretty quick trip in and out, hitting the usual vendors and exhibits. My car tires are a bit iffy on the tread, and with the projected snow, I am bailing. Really looking forward to scoring some used locos and materials. Seems like some vendors I usually stop at have already cancelled.

Same here...  AWD car on newish tires and live <30min out.  Had planned to go for a bit, but after seeing the E-mail from Tichy saying they were skipping it (which is where I was going to spend most of my money at), I'm going to pass this year. 

JB

[basementcalling]

JTC (Stan) already made the trip up on Thursday afternoon, so if you do go, See Stan in the YOUNG building, to see pre-production samples of New projects, New Releases, and a spread of the variety available in N Scale Intermodal from JTC Models.

We're hoping there will be little difficulties making it back to the airport on Sunday evening :O

JTC-Steve
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The winds ought to clear the runways, but with all the cancelled flights there may not be any airplanes to carry folks home.

[reinhardtjh]

ESU Fans at the show should check out their new display.  Two new decoder announcements for N Scale.

https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=53478.msg733155#msg733155

[peteski]

Finally a good quality (ESU) decoder for Kato E-units (and others)!  But wait . . . it is not a decoder but an adapter board that holds the snapped-in nano decoder!  Hmmm.  I'm surprised that this arrangement provides enough clearance inside the very tight top clearance E-units (Wutter's similar adapter board for micro decoder doesn't).  Makes me wonder if ESU actually tested it in E-units.