WE WENT TO A NATIONAL TRAIN SHOW!! | The 2023 NMRA Train Show Experience

In this episode of Drewski's Trains and Travels, we attend one of the largest Model Train gatherings in the nation for the first time! We'll talk with the model manufacturers including ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@AtlasModelRR ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@BroadwayLtdTrains ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@Scaletrainsand​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@traintraxx7765 Plus talk with the unique people whose lives have been affected by the trains they model. From the most beautiful layouts to the coolest trains and latest technology ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@SoundtraxxDCC we'll see it all at the 2023 National Model Railroad Association Train Show and Convention!
Chapters:
0:00 Teaser/Intro
1:43 Brief History of the NMRA
2:00 Exploring the town of Grapevine
3:58 Day 1 of the Show
5:26 The Official Open
6:42 Traintraxx Interview
10:33 Vendors, Train Stuff and More!
10:57 LGB Trains
11:42 A&S Trains
13:23 Ralph's Trains Custom Flatcars
14:12 Jelsma Graphics Railroad merch
15:06 How to style your bathroom: Railroad Toilet Lid Covers
16:32 Keith Kelly and his Eric's Trains Custom Engine
18:39 Interviewing Atlas Model Railroad Co
21:15 Atlas 100th Anniversary and special announcements
23:38 Close of Day 1
23:58 Ending with a Bang: Day 2 and 3
25:04 Layouts, Layouts, and MORE LAYOUTS!!
25:58 Creative Scenes and a Mermaid
26:36 ScaleTrains Interview
27:16 Vendors, Train Stuff and More 2!
27:43 Bachmann Trains and G Scale Diesels
28:00 Shoutout to ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@jcs_trains
28:15 Final Interviews with Soundtraxx and Broadway Limited
29:02 Train Show Haul
29:57 Close/Train Running Session
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For more info on the National Model Railroad Association: www.nmra.org
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Featured Model Railroad Manufacturers and Vendors:
Atlas Model Railroad Co: www.atlasrr.com
Broadway Limited: Broadwaylimited.com
Scale Trains: www.scaletrains.com
Soundtraxx: www.Soundtraxx.com
LGB Model Railways: www.lgb.com
Bachmann Trains: www.bachmanntrains.com
A&S Trains: www.AandSTrains.com
Ralph's Trains: www.ralphstrains.com
Jelsma Graphics: 1-800-494-3513
Rebel Rails: www.rebelrails.com
Trainz: www.trainz.com
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Soundtraxx Interview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWmrkKV-isigf7M
Broadway Limited Interview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maPaZGeEdql9n5Y
​⁠​⁠@Audamus Blunami Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epLWmqWaiqeXpqs
​⁠​⁠@SidsTrains Blunami Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3O0omp8jZ54eMU
JC's Trains Channel: www.youtube.com/@jcs_trains
Featured Model Train Clubs:
Austin Tinplate Trackers ​⁠​⁠@tinplatetrackersofaustin331: www.austintinplatetrackers.com
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[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

If you want to watch a specific segment of this video, chapter markers are included in the description box

[@Guytrains]

Very good information

[@charlesferebee263]

OUTSTANDING VIDEO. 🇺🇸 WELL DONE. ! 👍👍

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

Thank you so much! We’re so glad you enjoyed it🙂

[@johnlamprecht7523]

Looks like a great community

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

💯 Everyone was very welcoming!

[@nollster8]

Great video, I'm so glad KZbin recommended this to me! Subscriber for life!

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

Thank you man, we’re glad you enjoyed it!

[@jcs_trains]

Great video & thanks for the shoutout! It was great meeting you at the show!

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

You’re welcome man! Great meeting you as well!

[@michaelglass4701]

you're video is Awesome, keep making more 😊

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@texaseagletrains]

Great video my friend! Thanks for the shout out!

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

Thanks man and you’re welcome!

[@RABSTRAINS]

Awesome Video! Keep them coming 👍👍

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

Thank you so much!

[@ChargerusPrime]

Glad my interview came out good. I REALLY wanna get some Atlas SD70aces and custom paint them up in the SP black widow

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

Thanks for letting us interview you bro🙂

[@ChargerusPrime]

@@DrewskisTrains_Travels nah, thank y'all for including me in the video. And you're welcome for finding that gorgeous BNSF hopper for ya. Seeing this video just reminded me of all the crazy stuff and deals we saw there, that hopper being one of them! Great work as always man, absolutely top notch!

[@sparky107107]

are you going to make it to Amherst show? there will be a you tube meet and greet at the miniprints booth, Saturday at noon

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

Unfortunately we’re not gonna be able to make it to the Amherst show this year🙁. That said it is on our list to go to at some point! Our good friend, Lucy Dormont, the social media manager for the NMRA, will be there though. Also on our list to go to is the York train show in York Pennsylvania. So, we’re hoping to make both of these shows in the near future🙂

[@buecomet831]

I can't wait for th E8s that atlas will make. I pre order a couple items from them.

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

Same here! We preordered one of the Kansas City Southern E8s from their Catalogue and can’t wait for them to arrive😃. We also preordered several other items from them as well. Looking forward to seeing more from them!

[@buecomet831]

@@DrewskisTrains_Travels I am getting the BN E8 with the Metra Bi level cars

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

Nice! That paint scheme was pretty sweet looking. Funny thing I actually saw those with the bilevel cars in a book that me and my brother got recently and we were commenting on the beautiful safety striping up front.

[@buecomet831]

@@DrewskisTrains_Travels ngl i never saw them during my youth but when i discover my part of jersey, I saw that Erie Lackawanna, Penn Central use to be in areas of my hometown. But the BN and metra bilevel cars, man seeing those E units made adore the E units.

[@denisebasile3813]

CSX that you just showed

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

Nice choice! Our youngest brother loves that paint scheme too

[@Calebro4]

Do you have the contact info for the vendor you showed after the toilet seat chapter?

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

Unfortunately this guy was a private seller and didn’t have any contact info that was visible🙁. I’ll try asking around as I know he’s local to Texas. I’ll let you know what I find out🙂

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

@Calebro44 Did some asking around and was not able to find that guys contact info😞. Is there something specific you were looking at that I can help point you to where one might be?

[@Calebro4]

@@DrewskisTrains_Travels I saw he had a Virginian Norfolk Southern Heritage unit, and a BNSF great Northern heritage unit. Was curious how much he was selling it for, and if he had any others.

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

@Calebro44 The Lionel Legacy Buy Sell and Trade Page on Facebook might have some good leads on where to find both of those if you’re still looking

[@HomeGrown001]

Did you say Gaylord convention centre?

[@DrewskisTrains_Travels]

That’s right, that’s the name of it Lol