THE Gaithersburg railroadianna show is THIS weekend November 4-6, 2011

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We will have a number of N&W and VGN diesel and electric builder's plates 
for sale at the show.  Hope to see you there!!

Ron Muldowney

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> Just a reminder that this is THE weekend for the annual Gaithersburg

> Railroadianna show at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in

> Gaithersburg, Maryland. It's really easy to get there from I-270,

> about 10 miles north of Washington, DC's I-495 Capital Beltway.

>

> This show has been held for over 30 years and in that time, I suspect

> that most every type of railroad "stuff' has appeared EXCEPT for a

> full-size 1:1 locomotive .... although I think I may have seen a sign

> or two with photos saying "inquire."

>

> However, this is not just your average "train show". The stuff which

> is usually available includes, railroad paper of all kinds, books,

> magazines, railroad china, parts of locomotives, builder's plates,

> photographs ........ timetables -- you name it. If the railroad

> produced it, it's got a good chance of being there. And, of course,

> there is the thrill of the chase and the hunt for you never quite know

> exactly what will show up from time to

> time. The show actually runs for 3 days, with Friday and Saturday

> (Nov. 4-5), primarily being for dealer setup and the serious buyers.

> Why do I say serious buyer? Because anyone can gain early admission

> but instead of the $9 admission on Sunday (Nov. 6) from 9-4, you can

> become an 'early-bird' and catch the proverbial worm by paying $35 for

> that chance acquisition. Many a goodie has been collected and found by

> this process so if you are an advanced collector or really serious

> about your hobby, it can be worth it.

>

> The many smiles one sees each year seem to grow each time.

>

> Many RR Historical Society groups are have also been represented at

> the show, which include the C&O, N&W, WM, Ma & Pa, R&LHS, Southern

> Railway Hist Assn., and probably a number of others.

>

> There is also a building full of modeling goodies, so that part of the

> hobby is not being left out by any stretch of the imagination. Hope to

> see you there sometime during the weekend.

>

> Bob Cohen

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