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Anthony Thompson <thompson@...>
 

I thought this year's Naperville meet was quite good, very much in the tradition of the previous ones conducted by Sunshine (and yes, Sunshine was there selling kits to the usual enthusiastic buyers). Slightly fewer clinicians due to slightly lower early registration, thus concerns about costs, but overall a fine meet. IMO Joe Delia did an excellent job running it, so I'll be looking forward to future versions of this meeting.

Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com
(510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937; e-mail, thompson@...
Publishers of books on railroad history

seaboard_1966
 

Tony

It was nice seeing you and others there as well. I thought, as well as others I talked to, that the attendance was down significantly from last year. The vendors will pretty much all agree that sales were down as well. That is s a function of the economy and the lower attendance as well.

I thought Joe and his team did a good job and the show seemed to move along without a hitch. There are some changes in the wind for next year as Joe and his team tweak things to what they think the show should be.

We did introduce our new PRR X29D as well as took reservations for our upcoming SAL V9 ventilated boxcar. While the X29D does have a problem, as pointed out by Tim O'Connor. We sold them and gave folks the option of taking the body as is or surrendering the body with the understanding that a replacement would be sent to them asap. It was about an even split from our customers on how they handled this. BTW, Jim King informs us that he will be shipping 50 to 60 replacement bodies to us by the end of the week. We certainly appreciate the way Jim took ownership of this issue and his immediate response to the problem Jim thanks, you are a standup guy and it is a pleasure doing business with you.

Folks, as always, pretty much stripped Martins sales room down to the bare boxes. He was selling some of his display models for a Benjamin a pop.

F and C was there with his usual buy so many and get something for free deals. There was also a person there selling resin kits for much less than he paid for them. Don’t know why, don't care. Lots of folks took him up on this.

I felt that the display room had fewer models than in the past. There were a couple of functional modular railroads in there as well. Steam era freight cars were by far the most common cars in the display room.

All in all a good show, not a great one. More than happy to be there and looking forward to next years event.

Denis Blake


2011 Central Ohio Prototype Modelers Meet, May 5-8

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-----Original Message-----
From: Anthony Thompson
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 1:28 PM
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Subject: [STMFC] Naperville

I thought this year's Naperville meet was quite good, very much
in the tradition of the previous ones conducted by Sunshine (and yes,
Sunshine was there selling kits to the usual enthusiastic buyers).
Slightly fewer clinicians due to slightly lower early registration,
thus concerns about costs, but overall a fine meet. IMO Joe Delia did
an excellent job running it, so I'll be looking forward to future
versions of this meeting.

Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com
(510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937; e-mail, thompson@...
Publishers of books on railroad history



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Mark
 

Hopefully we might attend next year. Glad to hear the good news.
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Subject: [STMFC] Naperville

I thought this year's Naperville meet was quite good, very much
in the tradition of the previous ones conducted by Sunshine (and yes,
Sunshine was there selling kits to the usual enthusiastic buyers).
Slightly fewer clinicians due to slightly lower early registration,
thus concerns about costs, but overall a fine meet. IMO Joe Delia did
an excellent job running it, so I'll be looking forward to future
versions of this meeting.

Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com
(510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937; e-mail, thompson@...
Publishers of books on railroad history

Tim O'Connor
 

Anyone go to the Rosemont hobby show afterwards? I was
wondering if there were many model RR vendors there. Back
in the old days at Naperville we used to go to the show on
Sunday when the MRIA was there, and it was excellent, as
good as the NMRA's annual show.

Tim O'Connor

Clark Propst
 

I'll chirp in on this one. Thought it was one of the best N'villes ever!

Having evolved passed proto freight car building to proto layout building and operation I saw great clinics by proto-layout group members Jack B, Lance M and Tony K. Preaching the philosophy on that group.

Thought the O scale models with the working knuckle couples were really cool : ) Dennis Eggert is trying to figure out how to have is air hoses stay together till the cars are uncoupled. Guess it's being done in O scale...wow...And that N scale layout is second to none.
Clark Propst
Mason City Iowa

Garth G. Groff <ggg9y@...>
 

Clark,

Do you think tiny magnets would work?

Kind regards,


Garth Groff

On 10/25/2010 2:04 PM, Clark and Eileen wrote:
I'll chirp in on this one. Thought it was one of the best N'villes ever!

Having evolved passed proto freight car building to proto layout building and operation I saw great clinics by proto-layout group members Jack B, Lance M and Tony K. Preaching the philosophy on that group.

Thought the O scale models with the working knuckle couples were really cool : ) Dennis Eggert is trying to figure out how to have is air hoses stay together till the cars are uncoupled. Guess it's being done in O scale...wow...And that N scale layout is second to none.
Clark Propst
Mason City Iowa




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Clark Propst
 

Guess that's what the O scalers are using.

Ran on Ted Schnepf's O scale layout Sunday morning. Quite a layout! Was a lot of fun. Learn right away you are really an engineer when trying to control that amount of weight behing you. Ted got a kick out of us accidently running a passenger train down the engine facility lead. I told him he should say he'd seen it all it after we'd been there a few times!
Clark Propst

--- In STMFC@..., "Garth G. Groff" <ggg9y@...> wrote:

Clark,

Do you think tiny magnets would work?

Kind regards,


Garth Groff

Pierre <pierre.oliver@...>
 

I would just like to echo Tony's sentiments here on the meet.
I had a great time and enjoyed all the clincs I attended. Here's hoping that Joe can maintain the momentum.
Pierre Oliver

--- In STMFC@..., Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> wrote:

I thought this year's Naperville meet was quite good, very much
in the tradition of the previous ones conducted by Sunshine (and yes,
Sunshine was there selling kits to the usual enthusiastic buyers).
Slightly fewer clinicians due to slightly lower early registration,
thus concerns about costs, but overall a fine meet. IMO Joe Delia did
an excellent job running it, so I'll be looking forward to future
versions of this meeting.

Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com
(510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937; e-mail, thompson@...
Publishers of books on railroad history

Bill Welch
 

I totally agree Tony and frankly enjoyed the slower pace with fewer clinic options. I liked seeing younger modelers and more women.

Bill Welch

--- In STMFC@..., Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> wrote:

I thought this year's Naperville meet was quite good, very much
in the tradition of the previous ones conducted by Sunshine (and yes,
Sunshine was there selling kits to the usual enthusiastic buyers).
Slightly fewer clinicians due to slightly lower early registration,
thus concerns about costs, but overall a fine meet. IMO Joe Delia did
an excellent job running it, so I'll be looking forward to future
versions of this meeting.

Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com
(510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937; e-mail, thompson@...
Publishers of books on railroad history

Bill Welch
 

Would having actual "scale air" in the air lines help or hinder the "O" scalers in resolving their dilemma?!

Bill Welch

--- In STMFC@..., Clark and Eileen <cepropst@...> wrote:

I'll chirp in on this one. Thought it was one of the best N'villes ever!

Having evolved passed proto freight car building to proto layout building and operation I saw great clinics by proto-layout group members Jack B, Lance M and Tony K. Preaching the philosophy on that group.

Thought the O scale models with the working knuckle couples were really cool : ) Dennis Eggert is trying to figure out how to have is air hoses stay together till the cars are uncoupled. Guess it's being done in O scale...wow...And that N scale layout is second to none.
Clark Propst
Mason City Iowa

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Clark Propst
 

Gee, there's as much hot air on this list as there was over the weekend : ))

Enjoyed out chats Bill,
Clark Propst

--- In STMFC@..., "lnbill" <fgexbill@...> wrote:

Would having actual "scale air" in the air lines help or hinder the "O" scalers in resolving their dilemma?!

Bill Welch

--- In STMFC@..., Clark and Eileen <cepropst@> wrote:

I'll chirp in on this one. Thought it was one of the best N'villes ever!

Having evolved passed proto freight car building to proto layout building and operation I saw great clinics by proto-layout group members Jack B, Lance M and Tony K. Preaching the philosophy on that group.

Thought the O scale models with the working knuckle couples were really cool : ) Dennis Eggert is trying to figure out how to have is air hoses stay together till the cars are uncoupled. Guess it's being done in O scale...wow...And that N scale layout is second to none.
Clark Propst
Mason City Iowa

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Andy Cich
 

I agree with Tony's comments. Joe and crew did a great job. Highlights for
me:

1.) Tracking down Charlie Slater for help with a resin kit he did the
masters for.
2.) Discussing the Indiana Harbor Car Shops with Bill Welch.
3.) Bob Kosic sharing his tips on a wide variety of topics from electronics,
benchwork, and track building. Truly a generous man.
4.) Finally being able to attend a clinic presented by Martin.
5.) Discussing display models with people who brought them.

The clinics are great, but to me the best part of Naperville is meeting and
conversing with manufacturers, authors, researchers, and fellow
modelers/members of this list.


Andy Cich

aaejj2j
 

Yes, I went to the show after a nice operating session at Ted's. Only spent about an hour there. I think you would have been disappointed it the show from the model train show. Only thing of interest I noted was a new 1940 Chev truck (HO) due next Spring from Metal Classics.
Tyrone Johnsen
Rockford, IL

--- In STMFC@..., Tim O'Connor <timboconnor@...> wrote:


Anyone go to the Rosemont hobby show afterwards? I was
wondering if there were many model RR vendors there. Back
in the old days at Naperville we used to go to the show on
Sunday when the MRIA was there, and it was excellent, as
good as the NMRA's annual show.

Tim O'Connor

Jon Miller <atsf@...>
 

On 10/25/2010 2:46 PM, aaejj2j wrote:
. Only thing of interest I noted was a new 1940 Chev truck (HO) due next Spring from Metal Classics.

Do you mean Classic Metal Works? Checked their site but can find no
mention of this item. Do you know where information may be found?

--
Jon Miller
For me time stopped in 1941
Digitrax--Chief/Zephyr systems, JMRI User
NMRA Life member #2623
Member SFRH&MS

Dennis Williams
 

I would like to thank everyone there.  For the first time I was able to put faces with the names. Joe, keep up the good work!!    Dennis

--- On Mon, 10/25/10, Pierre <pierre.oliver@...> wrote:


From: Pierre <pierre.oliver@...>
Subject: [STMFC] Re: Naperville
To: STMFC@...
Date: Monday, October 25, 2010, 11:59 AM


 




I would just like to echo Tony's sentiments here on the meet.
I had a great time and enjoyed all the clincs I attended. Here's hoping that Joe can maintain the momentum.
Pierre Oliver

--- In STMFC@..., Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> wrote:

I thought this year's Naperville meet was quite good, very much
in the tradition of the previous ones conducted by Sunshine (and yes,
Sunshine was there selling kits to the usual enthusiastic buyers).
Slightly fewer clinicians due to slightly lower early registration,
thus concerns about costs, but overall a fine meet. IMO Joe Delia did
an excellent job running it, so I'll be looking forward to future
versions of this meeting.

Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com
(510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937; e-mail, thompson@...
Publishers of books on railroad history










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ken_olson54022 <kwolson@...>
 

--- In STMFC@..., Jon Miller <atsf@...> wrote:

On 10/25/2010 2:46 PM, aaejj2j wrote:
. Only thing of interest I noted was a new 1940 Chev truck (HO) due next Spring from Metal Classics.

Do you mean Classic Metal Works? Checked their site but can find no
mention of this item. Do you know where information may be found?

It's a '41-'46 Chevy pickup. These years were all pretty much identical due to wartime restrictions. Kalmbach mentioned it in last Thursday's newsletter. They also posted a picture but there's nothing on CMW's site.

Ken Olson

Jon Miller <atsf@...>
 


It's a '41-'46 Chevy pickup. These years were all pretty much identical due to wartime restrictions. Kalmbach mentioned it in last Thursday's newsletter. They also posted a picture but there's nothing on CMW's site.

Ken Olson
I did limited searching but it seems the grill on the '40 and '41
are very different.

--
Jon Miller
For me time stopped in 1941
Digitrax--Chief/Zephyr systems, JMRI User
NMRA Life member #2623
Member SFRH&MS

aaejj2j
 

Classic Metal Works is the correct name. Their booth had a display model (probably cast epoxy or such with solid windows - I assume just to illustrate what will be their normal cast metal or whatever). I commented to the fellow at the booth doing paperwork (winding down) how much I liked it and was glad to see it being offered. To my question about when it would be available I believe his response was "in the spring". He later ran me down and gave me a nice brochure/"2011 New Products Catalog" which showed the pickup on the cover and the next two pages inside featured the truck. It does indicate 1941-6 and shows pickups, flatbeds, semi-tractor cabs, tank trucks, box trucks, and REA box, flatbed,tractor trailer sets. The next three pages show what I assume are there current offerings in additional colors, etc. in HO and N. The last two pages cover bigger stuff I think - muscle cars and kits. Hope that helps. I liked it.
I see lots of new city and farm trucks and REA box trucks on my layout next year.
Tyrone Johnsen
Rockford, IL

--- In STMFC@..., "ken_olson54022" <kwolson@...> wrote:



--- In STMFC@..., Jon Miller <atsf@> wrote:

On 10/25/2010 2:46 PM, aaejj2j wrote:
. Only thing of interest I noted was a new 1940 Chev truck (HO) due next Spring from Metal Classics.

Do you mean Classic Metal Works? Checked their site but can find no
mention of this item. Do you know where information may be found?

It's a '41-'46 Chevy pickup. These years were all pretty much identical due to wartime restrictions. Kalmbach mentioned it in last Thursday's newsletter. They also posted a picture but there's nothing on CMW's site.

Ken Olson

Jon Miller <atsf@...>
 

On 10/26/2010 9:16 AM, aaejj2j wrote:
He later ran me down and gave me a nice brochure/"2011 New Products Catalog" which showed the pickup on the cover and the next two pages inside featured the truck. It does indicate 1941-6 and shows pickups, flatbeds, semi-tractor cabs, tank trucks, box trucks, and REA box, flatbed,tractor trailer sets.
Their site has changed and it's hard to figure out how to get to
the various items. Do you know if the "New Products Catalog" is on the
site?

--
Jon Miller
For me time stopped in 1941
Digitrax--Chief/Zephyr systems, JMRI User
NMRA Life member #2623
Member SFRH&MS

Robert J Miller CFA
 

Amen to that. This was my first Naperville (brought the wife too and she liked it as well). We hope to be there again next year.


"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much, it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little." -Franklin D. Roosevelt,

Bob Miller

--- On Mon, 10/25/10, Pierre <pierre.oliver@...> wrote:


From: Pierre <pierre.oliver@...>
Subject: [STMFC] Re: Naperville
To: STMFC@...
Date: Monday, October 25, 2010, 2:59 PM


 




I would just like to echo Tony's sentiments here on the meet.
I had a great time and enjoyed all the clincs I attended. Here's hoping that Joe can maintain the momentum.
Pierre Oliver

--- In STMFC@..., Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> wrote:

I thought this year's Naperville meet was quite good, very much
in the tradition of the previous ones conducted by Sunshine (and yes,
Sunshine was there selling kits to the usual enthusiastic buyers).
Slightly fewer clinicians due to slightly lower early registration,
thus concerns about costs, but overall a fine meet. IMO Joe Delia did
an excellent job running it, so I'll be looking forward to future
versions of this meeting.

Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com
(510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937; e-mail, thompson@...
Publishers of books on railroad history










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