It’s train show season and another Cincinnati Model Train & Trade Show has come and gone. The annual show hosted by Cincinnati Division 7 MCR NMRA on October 12th & October 13th once again attracted thousands of attendees. With over a dozen operating model railroads and 200+ tables of dealers and displays, there really was something for everyone at the show. Despite the beautiful weather on Saturday, there was a large crowd waiting for the doors to open (it was almost an hour before I could see the doors again) and we had a steady stream of attendees most of the day. Sunday’s crowd did not disappoint either. You could definitely feel the excitement in the crowd both days. Modelers shared the joy of model railroading with the young and old, the experienced and the novice.
The Cincinnati Railroad Club was well-represented at the show with many members participating as volunteers, exhibitors, dealers, or attendees. Charlie, Dennis, and company had some great bargains available for purchase at the CRRC tables. I think they did a pretty good job clearing out some of the club’s excess inventory. Chris Mayhew’s boys were thrilled to get some throttle time thanks to the guys at the Cincinnati Northern layout. I saw a few other young attendees invited behind the barriers to get an up-close look at the inner workings of a layout. Thanks to the guys at Queen City N-gineers and the Queen City HiRailers for making those kids’ days. Maybe we’ll see them at a CRRC meeting in a few years?
All in all, it was another successful (and exhausting) train show weekend. I was so busy this year that I didn’t take many photos, but I did find a few to share below.
