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Re: 2024 Train Show Calendar January-May

 by lvrr325 ¦  Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:06 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: 2024 Train Show Calendar January-May ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 3252

I made out okay at the auction, I don't really do O but picked up a few pieces guys were sleeping on. Binghamton was way up over average; Camillus despite under 300 attendance I sold the most I ever have there; Albany I did very well at and will likely go back in the fall. Their fall date is Nov. 23...

Re: Bridge over long-abandoned line causes problems

 by lvrr325 ¦  Mon Feb 19, 2024 1:08 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Bridge over long-abandoned line causes problems ¦  Replies: 18 ¦  Views: 2294

Conrail had some interest in preventing the line from being used as a through route again which has apparently continued to CSX. I don't quite see why as it doesn't gain anyone anything anymore with no Canada Southern on the west end and only CSX at the other end.

Re: 2024 Train Show Calendar January-May

 by lvrr325 ¦  Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:52 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: 2024 Train Show Calendar January-May ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 3252

I set an all time sales record high for all shows at Utica. More even than the GTE show in Albany. Then I forgot to come back here and confirm some shows. Camillus is confirmed as listed. Hamburg was about average. I sold less in two days by about half as I did at Utica or the GTE show. People were ...

2024 Train Show Calendar January-May

 by lvrr325 ¦  Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:27 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: 2024 Train Show Calendar January-May ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 3252

Shows in ITALIC are not confirmed and estimated based on previous dates January Sunday 1/21 – Utica – TTCS Utica Train Show, Union Station Weekend 1/27-1/28 - Springfield, MA – Amherst Model RR Club huge show Sunday 1/28 – Buffalo (Lancaster) – Trainorama, Variety Clubhouse, 6114 Broadway As in the ...

Re: DeWitt & East Syracuse One Of The BEST Railfan Spots?

 by lvrr325 ¦  Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:16 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: DeWitt & East Syracuse One Of The BEST Railfan Spots? ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 817

I was quite shocked to see the Memphis detector gone the last time I went by there. Around the back of the shack there used to be loose cinders used to build up the pad for it and someone who will remain nameless borrowed about half a five gallon pail's worth which was sifted out and used as model r...

Re: West Shore Railroad information

 by lvrr325 ¦  Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:10 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: West Shore Railroad information ¦  Replies: 17 ¦  Views: 2071

Might see if there's a Sanborn fire insurance map that shows the layout. They're viewable via the Library of Congress website. You also have the historic aerials viewer which also has the old topo maps, may be helpful. Randall isn't much more than a wide spot along 5S, there's not too many places a ...

Re: Fall 2023 Train Show Calendar for upstate/central/western New York

 by lvrr325 ¦  Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:04 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Fall 2023 Train Show Calendar for upstate/central/western New York ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 6396

I never got a chance to check ahead on what the story was, spent most of the week sick. I think it was $15 for full museum admission, as they had all five of us dealers positioned around the museum (one no-show also). But it's a nice museum and there's plenty to look at. I did well enough considerin...

Re: DeWitt & East Syracuse One Of The BEST Railfan Spots?

 by lvrr325 ¦  Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:39 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: DeWitt & East Syracuse One Of The BEST Railfan Spots? ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 817

I always used to frequent CP 293. It's harder to do now, you'd have to stick to the shoulders of Willis Ave. I think, but potential is there for action on three railroads, plus when up on the bridge you can see trains coming down the other side of the lake.

Re: Fall 2023 Train Show Calendar for upstate/central/western New York

 by lvrr325 ¦  Tue Nov 28, 2023 2:24 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Fall 2023 Train Show Calendar for upstate/central/western New York ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 6396

I've done well at the shows I made it to. Did not get to Hamburg, they sent my money back no explanation and I had to find out at a different show that they sold out early because they lost use of the second small building. I didn't mind not driving out there though. I would have tried to do it as a...

Re: Fall 2023 Train Show Calendar for upstate/central/western New York

 by lvrr325 ¦  Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:30 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Fall 2023 Train Show Calendar for upstate/central/western New York ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 6396

I also saw flyers for the TTCS Rochester show, Sunday Nov. 26 at Robert Wesleyan. Since the initial post I've seen confirmation on all the dates I wasn't sure on when I put it up. I also have a couple new dates for shows. Sat 12/9 - Cortland - Homeville Museum Model Train Sale. 10a-3p. Displays, act...

Fall 2023 Train Show Calendar for upstate/central/western New York

 by lvrr325 ¦  Sun Aug 13, 2023 2:51 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Fall 2023 Train Show Calendar for upstate/central/western New York ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 6396

Back for the fall. As usual, the same shows are confirmed some months out, while others have yet to post any specifics and I have posted a date based on the weekend they've run in previous years. As always the ones not confirmed will be in italic and you should either check for updates here or check...

Re: Winter-Spring 2023 Train Show Calendar for Upstate NY

 by lvrr325 ¦  Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:33 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Winter-Spring 2023 Train Show Calendar for Upstate NY ¦  Replies: 26 ¦  Views: 8994

Found out the Durhamville Historical Society had a little show today somewhere in the Durhamville highway garage, German Rd off Rt. 49. no real idea how or where they promoted it or what went on, saw the flyer after the fact. I was in Binghamton anyways doing that show. There's a show in Greene comi...

Re: History of Gang Mills -- From Then to Now

 by lvrr325 ¦  Wed Mar 01, 2023 6:09 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: History of Gang Mills -- From Then to Now ¦  Replies: 28 ¦  Views: 8128

Late Conrail operations on the Lehigh Line went from a CGAL/ALCG through train Gang Mills to Allentown, to two locals which served the same purpose and dropped Ithaca traffic at Sayre. I forget if they ran to Mehoopany and met, or Coxton. Coal trains to Ludlowville came in, recrewed and ran direct. ...

Re: Winter-Spring 2023 Train Show Calendar for Upstate NY

 by lvrr325 ¦  Wed Mar 01, 2023 5:53 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Winter-Spring 2023 Train Show Calendar for Upstate NY ¦  Replies: 26 ¦  Views: 8994

A new date that actually has relevance in New York - Saturday May 13 - Dunkirk NY - Upstate NY Chapter TCA Toy Train Show, Dunkirk Fairgrounds. Also includes craft show and flea market. I have a few more fall dates on hand; Arcade & Attica RR Train Show, Arcade Fire Hall, 9/9; TTCS Falling Leave...

Re: Derailment= East Palestine Ohio

 by lvrr325 ¦  Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:28 pm ¦  Forum: Norfolk Southern ¦  Topic: Derailment= East Palestine Ohio ¦  Replies: 283 ¦  Views: 26424

I have seen a few claims the train did get an alarm at the Salem detector but was directed to continue. IIRC the dispatching office has access to the readouts from the detector and could check what it was reporting. But nothing definite on this either. If that is the case NS is really going to take ...

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