Northeast Large Scale Train Show 4/29/23

My trip to West Springfield, Massachusetts to attend the NELSTS.

[@VictorianMaid99]

wish we had something grand like this in Dallas, TX.

[@paultorrey]

Used to go to a Large Scale show in York, PA for a bunch of years but COVID caused problems with that show plus date conflicts. The new show in Springfield is growing into a real nice large scale show. I’ll be doing another video of the upcoming show at the end of April this year. Stay tuned for that. Thanks for commenting on my videos.

[@johndavis4170]

Thanks for sharing! Hope to go next year . 🚂

[@frankmmiii]

Thank You for posting this Paul. My heart sunk when I saw that USA Trains GG-1 for only $950. I really want the Brunswick Green but beggars can't be choosey.

[@VictorianMaid99]

I would have grabbed it !

[@skywatcherca]

Large G Scale model railways are the ONLY way to go - if you have the space. G scale is so real: so much you can do with it. I am impressed and in awe! Wonderful. Thanks for this video.

[@stevecassy4868]

Hi from the U.K. A wonderful video. Great to see the public able to get good close up views of the layouts and not being distanced by barriers or don't touch signage on everything. Many thanks.

[@paultorrey]

Yes I really enjoyed that show. First large scale show I’ve been at since 2018. Will most likely go again next year. Glad you liked the video.

[@MrPictovid]

Excellent Video Paul! Great seeing you at the show!

[@mohdahsanjaved1714]

Very good very nice.

[@robertrussell2166]

Excellent video

[@paultorrey]

Thank you very much!

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Since you're a G scale collector can you answer this: If standard rails are 4ft 8.5 inches apart and G scale rails are 1.75, why isn't the scale 1:32?

[@paultorrey]

1/32nd scale is accurate for Gauge One track for standard scale equipment. But many manufacturers will also use the Gauge One track to model 1/20.3 scale which works out to 3’ narrow gauge equipment running on gauge one track. Others have taken liberties to manufacture in 1/29th such as Aristo Craft, USA Trains and AML. So while 1/32nd is accurate for out g gauge track other manufacturers used other scales to run on the track.

[@oldmanjimh3165]

@@paultorrey Thx, I was thinking it was 1:25 but maybe I'm thinking of a particular brand.

[@paultorrey]

@@oldmanjimh3165 for the most part 1/25th is the scale that LGB uses as well as Bachmann for their 4-6-0 steam engine and the Bachmann Big Hauler series rolling stock.

[@oldmanjimh3165]

@@paultorrey Yes, I'm a LGB collector.

[@tompekarna]

As an older white male it scares me to see that nearly all the customers who are perusing the show are older white gentlemen. Not good for the future of the hobby. Now i realize the cost of outdoor scales are high and young people have less disposable income, but few to no females? My niche is live steam and that section is even more skewed toward old and white.

[@paultorrey]

It’s always been that way. Our club has done a good job of bringing in families where the moms and kids participate. But yes the dads are the one ls that attend shows and shop for trains.

[@davidm6256]

What would make the cars look more realistic, have some with graffiti on them

[@paultorrey]

People normally weather or add graffiti as their time and capability allow.