Was there on the Saturday for several hours. Was packed during the first hour, prolly people trying to get door buster deals. I actually found a good deal on a somewhat rare G gauge train, and that was all I got but I’m happy with that.
I’ve been to this show many times over the years, always had a good time and made lots of purchases. Now that I’ve retired and moved, I wish Greenberg would have a show in the Charlotte area.
I am somewhat surprised there's no large show in Charlotte. There's one in Fort Mill, a few in Columbia SC (all small 1 day shows) and the Spencer Shops show. Anything else is a hike to drive to. Seems like there used to be one, maybe the pandemic killed it. Before Train Shows, Inc. bought out the Great Train Show, I did one in Winston-Salem. They didn't advertise it well, 800 people in two days. Thank goodness I wasn't depending on it to pay for itself. A two-day show should be drawing 4000 to 10,000 people. The year before I did one of the Columbia SC shows and actually sold more. I mean how bad was it, on Sunday afternoon I bought two Hot Wheels redlines for like two bucks each from another seller - nice ones, later (1974-ish) but still something that should have vanished in the first hour or so.
there were big train shows in Charlotte in the ninety's including this one. after the 94 southeastern NMRA Charlotte and Atlanta doesn't get these shows no more. but their are clubs in every main cities in both states including Georgia too.
How come we have lots of shows all over the Southeast by the dealership of the hobby and big shows avoid the southeast too and this is not size but they call us to poor or hicks. Anthem call Southern railway Southern Pacific. I got a apologies on a live Train Tuesday over two weeks ago.
I wondered how many vendors I'd recognize and so far I've seen several, but ones I recognize more from Springfield than any of the ones I do. Have considered setting up at this show but it's about a 4 hour drive for me. Plus I've noticed the bigger the show the less I sell figured by dollars per attendee, it's harder to compete with so much more stuff.
by the way NMRA and the industry doesn't consider thinking about the hearing impaired people who are model railroaders like myself and I am a deaf disabled veteran.
If you are a member you should bring that to their attention, people don't think about things that does not affect them. I didn't think about that until you mentioned it.
You go to a train sho nd you video istrribl. You sweep from one thing to another and back and the vieer really gets to ee nothing. Panning right to left should be done slowly so the viewer does nt get seasick. Slow down when to sweep a table. . You cannot expect to show everything at a show. Go slowly and w will all see more.
Was there on the Saturday for several hours. Was packed during the first hour, prolly people trying to get door buster deals. I actually found a good deal on a somewhat rare G gauge train, and that was all I got but I’m happy with that.
That's great to hear, sometimes you can find rare gems.
fantastic and buetiful
Thanks for watching.
At 14:35 some very good looking American Flyer Trains.
Agreed!
Great video. I saw you there. You got a little of me at around the 16:09 mark. I’m wearing the white shirt and white hat.
Next time you see me stop me. I will be at the next show in November.
@@slotcarsandhotrains ok cool. I’ll be there to.
Oh man, you are one lucky guy !
I enjoy the shows, lots of stuff to look at.
@@slotcarsandhotrains To say the least. lol
there is a big show in Atlanta at the end of the month of August 2022
Too far for me but what is it called?
Some very interesting American Flyer at 30:23.
I'm glad you see something you like. You can go broke in there real quick.
I’ve been to this show many times over the years, always had a good time and made lots of purchases.
Now that I’ve retired and moved, I wish Greenberg would have a show in the Charlotte area.
Charlotte has grown quite a bit, that might be a good idea.
I am somewhat surprised there's no large show in Charlotte. There's one in Fort Mill, a few in Columbia SC (all small 1 day shows) and the Spencer Shops show. Anything else is a hike to drive to. Seems like there used to be one, maybe the pandemic killed it.
Before Train Shows, Inc. bought out the Great Train Show, I did one in Winston-Salem. They didn't advertise it well, 800 people in two days. Thank goodness I wasn't depending on it to pay for itself. A two-day show should be drawing 4000 to 10,000 people. The year before I did one of the Columbia SC shows and actually sold more. I mean how bad was it, on Sunday afternoon I bought two Hot Wheels redlines for like two bucks each from another seller - nice ones, later (1974-ish) but still something that should have vanished in the first hour or so.
there were big train shows in Charlotte in the ninety's including this one. after the 94 southeastern NMRA Charlotte and Atlanta doesn't get these shows no more. but their are clubs in every main cities in both states including Georgia too.
I belong to one club in Rock Hill, SC and now a club in Orangeburg, SC.
How come we have lots of shows all over the Southeast by the dealership of the hobby and big shows avoid the southeast too and this is not size but they call us to poor or hicks. Anthem call Southern railway Southern Pacific. I got a apologies on a live Train Tuesday over two weeks ago.
I had a huge HO train set when I was younger. I think now HO slot cars are a great replacement!
I like the combo myself.
Sure wish I was there.
Check out their site they might have a show near you.
I wondered how many vendors I'd recognize and so far I've seen several, but ones I recognize more from Springfield than any of the ones I do. Have considered setting up at this show but it's about a 4 hour drive for me. Plus I've noticed the bigger the show the less I sell figured by dollars per attendee, it's harder to compete with so much more stuff.
I guess there is always a trade off in every situation. It can be hard on the buyer side too since there is so much to decide on.
That’s Why My wife And I Love going toTrain shows We Love To Get Train Tarded And Lode our Mindes for the Time We Are there.
I hope you have fun at your next show.
That show is Sweet! My Wife and I have one Coming up in Oct.
What state are you in?
Wis.
We Love To Lose Our Minds At Train Shows.
You are not alone, there is so much to look at and enjoy.
they don't come to any southeastern cities. I have met club members from all over the southeast.
I wonder why, I assume the hobby is big down there too and a lot of people retire in the south.
They do shows in Virginia
by the way NMRA and the industry doesn't consider thinking about the hearing impaired people who are model railroaders like myself and I am a deaf disabled veteran.
If you are a member you should bring that to their attention, people don't think about things that does not affect them. I didn't think about that until you mentioned it.
Greenberg doesn't come down to Georga anymore.
Sorry to hear that.
You go to a train sho nd you video istrribl. You sweep from one thing to another and back and the vieer really gets to ee nothing. Panning right to left should be done slowly so the viewer does nt get seasick. Slow down when to sweep a table. . You cannot expect to show everything at a show. Go slowly and w will all see more.
Your spelling is terrible but I will take the advice. Next time I will move much slower.