Roanoke Convention

r_i_straw Jun 23, 2014

  1. r_i_straw

    r_i_straw Mostly N Scale Staff Member

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    Well, I am off to Virginia to attend the N Scale Enthusiast/Collector Convention. Tomorrow is the field trip to visit the Cass Scenic Railroad. This is going to be fun.
     
  2. gatrhumpy

    gatrhumpy TrainBoard Member

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    I'll be there too. Leaving tomorrow on my flight. I can't wait. I'll probably see you there. If you bring your computer, maybe we can meet up.
     
  3. Inkaneer

    Inkaneer TrainBoard Member

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    Are there any manufacturer announcements expected at the convention?
     
  4. ZEEFANATIC

    ZEEFANATIC TrainBoard Member

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    Same here, leaving this afternoon for Roanoke. The Cass Scenic Railroad is the big draw for me. Plus seeing all the old friends from conventions past!!!


    Wayne
     
  5. gatrhumpy

    gatrhumpy TrainBoard Member

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    Announcements? No, but usually manufacturers do show up. Kato, MT, Digitrax, FVM, and Atlas all have showed up at past conventions.
     
  6. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Hoping to see a whole bunch of event photos!
     
  7. marty coil

    marty coil TrainBoard Supporter

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    Not going this year. Just a bit to faraway this year. Hope al attendee's have a great time. Lokking forwar to seeing some photos!!!!!!!
     
  8. John Moore

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    Probably too late for some but take a light jacket for the ride to the summit. Weather can sometimes turn in a jiffy up there. But enjoy those Shays.
     
  9. gatrhumpy

    gatrhumpy TrainBoard Member

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    Will you be going to the convention John? It's right in your back yard.
     
  10. John Moore

    John Moore TrainBoard Supporter

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    About an 8 hour ride for me and with my still recovering from the stroke I limit my travels to about 30-40 minutes from home for now. However I was there years ago and they have a few more geared steamers running now and a lot of improvements. Stayed in one of the company houses back then. Fact I can remember it well since I damaged my 63 Chev. and caught a ride with Ma and Pa Clampet to the general store where I used an old hand cranked phone to call for a tow truck. Them West Virginnie back roads can be hell.
     
  11. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Does Cass have a Climax operating now?
     
  12. GP30

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  13. r_i_straw

    r_i_straw Mostly N Scale Staff Member

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    Had a great time on the train at Cass today.

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  14. Point353

    Point353 TrainBoard Member

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    Too bad Cass is in such a relatively remote location, compared to, say Strasburg or Steamtown.
    Went there, with relatives from the Pittsburgh area, about 40 years ago and recall that it was about 4 hours of mostly non-interstate "are we there yet" driving each way.
     
  15. GP30

    GP30 TrainBoard Member

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    It's probably still a 3 hour drive from SW PA. Part of US33 is now a 4-lane highway, which trims the travel time down a good bit. Still windy and steep the last 20+ miles if you are going in from the north and west.

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  16. SecretWeapon

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    ​I'm here!
     
  17. umtrr-author

    umtrr-author TrainBoard Member

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    Pictures or it didn't happen :)
     
  18. SecretWeapon

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    ​Having a room sale at the moment.
     
  19. Altoona1223

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    My bags are pack and I'm ready to go will be there about 3.
    Judd
     
  20. wheelsqueal

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    Convention Room Sales

    You're not supposed to sell those pillows. They belong to the Motel.
     

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