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Re: Amherst Show - January 28&29

 by dcm74 ¦  Wed Jan 18, 2017 12:48 pm ¦  Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦  Topic: Amherst Show - January 28&29 ¦  Replies: 16 ¦  Views: 11087

Another large attraction.
Boothbay Railway Village is bringing a 1925 H.K. Porter steam locomotive (live and UNDER STEAM!!!; located outside!!)

Re: Amherst Show - January 28&29

 by dcm74 ¦  Fri Jan 06, 2017 12:04 pm ¦  Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦  Topic: Amherst Show - January 28&29 ¦  Replies: 16 ¦  Views: 11087

An added bonus this year. The Peppersass Cog Railway engine #1 - the locomotive that built the world's first mountain-climbing cog railway, the Mount Washington Cog Railway (The Cog) in New Hampshire - is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. Peppersass has left its home in the White Mountains o...

Re: Amherst Show - January 28&29

 by dcm74 ¦  Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:55 am ¦  Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦  Topic: Amherst Show - January 28&29 ¦  Replies: 16 ¦  Views: 11087

B&Mguy wrote:Do most of the booths and exhibitors accept credit cards, or is cash still the ideal payment method?
Many of the vendors accept credit cards. Sometimes there are individuals selling off their collection who may only accept cash. There are several ATMs available if you need cash for a purchase.

Amherst Show - January 28&29

 by dcm74 ¦  Fri Dec 30, 2016 8:47 pm ¦  Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦  Topic: Amherst Show - January 28&29 ¦  Replies: 16 ¦  Views: 11087

Amherst Railway Society's annual Railroad Hobby Show is rapidly approaching. Information is available at: http://www.railroadhobbyshow.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Vendor lists are available as well as the floor plan. Advance ticket purchase is available thru January ...

Re: New England Central Railroad (NECR)

 by dcm74 ¦  Sat Nov 05, 2016 8:44 pm ¦  Forum: Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Class II & III Lines Including Providence and Worcester ¦  Topic: New England Central Railroad (NECR) ¦  Replies: 538 ¦  Views: 128282

....A Central New England freight train....
Guess the reporter couldn't read the writing on the locomotive. I don't remember that the Central New England RR detoured via Windham on its way to the Poughkeepsie Bridge.

Re: Amherst Show January 30 & 31

 by dcm74 ¦  Sat Jan 30, 2016 8:21 pm ¦  Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦  Topic: Amherst Show January 30 & 31 ¦  Replies: 8 ¦  Views: 4627

Saturday's ticketed attendance was 11,887. Not an all time record but a very busy day. Weather was ideal and should be the same for Sunday,

Re: Amherst Show January 30 & 31

 by dcm74 ¦  Mon Jan 25, 2016 6:31 pm ¦  Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦  Topic: Amherst Show January 30 & 31 ¦  Replies: 8 ¦  Views: 4627

It's less than a week to showtime. Hope everyone has saved all their pennies and has comfortable shoes. Be sure to check the website for the updated vendor info so you can plan your shopping and viewing.

Amherst Show January 30 & 31

 by dcm74 ¦  Tue Jan 05, 2016 12:19 pm ¦  Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦  Topic: Amherst Show January 30 & 31 ¦  Replies: 8 ¦  Views: 4627

The Amherst Railway Society's Annual Railroad Hobby Show will be here soon. The vendor list and floor plan are available at http://www.railroadhobbyshow.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; It will be nearly 8 acres of floor space in 4 buildings. Who will be there?

Re: North Brookfield RR

 by dcm74 ¦  Thu Aug 27, 2015 7:30 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: North Brookfield RR ¦  Replies: 147 ¦  Views: 50287

If you are so certain why don't you produce an ICC Docket No.? That could put an end to the discussion on whether the NBRR is officially abandoned or only that service has been discontinued.

Re: Last Chance To See Palmer Union Station

 by dcm74 ¦  Sun May 10, 2015 6:14 pm ¦  Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦  Topic: Last Chance To See Palmer Union Station ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 3463

If you had plans on viewing the station you're too late. It has been sold and removed by its new owner.

Re: Station to Leave Train (Store) Behind

 by dcm74 ¦  Sun May 10, 2015 6:11 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Station to Leave Train (Store) Behind ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 3034

Palmer Union Station has left town. The table where it was displayed is now holding other merchandise. Too bad if you missed it, it was a marvelous model.

Looking For Thomas the Tank Engine Printed Material

 by dcm74 ¦  Fri Feb 06, 2015 9:00 pm ¦  Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦  Topic: Looking For Thomas the Tank Engine Printed Material ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 2650

Hoping some forum members can be of assistance. I work with an autistic student who absolutely loves anything to do with Thomas and Friends. If anyone has any old or surplus catalogs or other printed material they'd be willing to donate, please PM me. If anything should show up as a duplicate it wou...

Re: Last Chance To See Palmer Union Station

 by dcm74 ¦  Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:05 pm ¦  Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦  Topic: Last Chance To See Palmer Union Station ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 3463

Was in Palmer Hobbies today and there is a For Sale on the station. Time to make your offer before it disappears,

Re: Station to Leave Train (Store) Behind

 by dcm74 ¦  Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:02 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Station to Leave Train (Store) Behind ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 3034

Was in Palmer Hobbies today and there is a For Sale sign on the station. Make your offer now.

Re: Get Ready for the Amherst Show

 by dcm74 ¦  Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:14 pm ¦  Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦  Topic: Get Ready for the Amherst Show ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 5257

It's just a week away. Hope everyone has their shopping lists ready and has checked out the floor plan and vendor list.

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