I was able to attend the Strasburg O Scale Show today. The morning started out with great weather as I drove past the Pennsylvania State Railroad Museum and the Strasburg Railroad on my way to the show.

Rich Yoder put on another great show. Attendance was strong all day, and folks were in a buying mood. I had trouble getting away from my table.

There were a number of things for a Reading Modeler at the show today. I saw two different set of the SGL Reading Passenger Cars. Both sets sold at the show, which I think is a good sign. There were plenty of nice models on the tables.

Ryan Shawyer had some very nice structures on his table. I kept meaning to get back to his table to possibly bring one home, but just had trouble getting away from my own table.

The tag in front of the model indicated it was a Weaver M1 with DCC and Sound as well as some super detailing. I know a number of SPF’s look down their nose at the Weaver M1’s but this was a great example of some detail and good paint it can be a fine looking model.

Darren Troy and David were at my table. He made the trip to the show from Ohio. I will say there were a number of new younger faces at the show. That is always encouraging for the hobby.

I was also great to see and talk with Fran Pfeil and his wife Pat at the show.

I mentioned in the beginning of this post that it was a great show. Even though it went up against the two other All Scale Shows the same day, the Timonium show and also the New York Society’s show. I know a few modelers that could not attend the Strasburg show because of modular club commitments.

I started the day with my table feeling crowded, I really felt like I brought too much to the show. I had plenty of room on the table by the end of the show.