Eastern New England Chapter
Springfield, MA January 2008 Gallery
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After several year's hiatus, the chapter
again participated in the annual train show and sale sponsored by the
Amherst Rail Society held at the "Big E" Eastern States Exposition
Center. This event occurred over the
weekend of January 26-27 2008 in Springfield MA.
The show was a hugely popular regional event that typically draws crowds
in the tens of thousands from the entire east coast. This year's
show lived up well to expectations and many were attracted to our
chapter's layout. Chapter member's spent all day, Friday, January
25th, setting up the layout and readying for operations. Below are
some of the candid shots taken during set up. Modules had to be
carefully aligned, bridge tracks and catenary added, and scenery had to
be "touched up" where minor wear and tear occurred during transport. (Click to enlarge)
Members of the Chapter pose for a group photo prior to the show's opening on Saturday morning. (click to enlarge)
They are (from left to right(; Mike DePunté, Barry Kriegsman, Roberta Kriegsman, Lee Davy, Carol Manz, Mike Haire, Glenn Reed, Peter Manz, Sue Reed, Melvyn Crabb (all the way from Surry, UK!), Kurt Hilse, Zeke Sampson, Judy Avery, John Avery and Royce Thomas. |
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The show drew crowds of interested rail fans, and many were attracted to our fascinating display due it's unique qualities of consistent European theme, 3-rail digital operation and overhead catenary wires. Everyone, parents and children alike, enjoyed watching the colorful European trains make their way around the layout. Computer control kept trains properly separated, following schedule's and emanating sounds typically heard in a European country such as Germany or Switzerland. (Click to enlarge)
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Club member Ed Scheff gives some guidance to enthusiastic kids who line up just for an opportunity to run the special demonstration layout. Many will become future model railroaders for sure! (Click to enlarge)
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How many of us remember that very first time we were allowed to work the throttle of a model train? For many, its a life-long passion that provides many hours of learning, fun and relaxation. Our chapter sincerely hopes that many will be motivated to pursue this fascinating hobby. (Click to enlarge)
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