I attended a Train Show in Timmonium (Baltimore), MD. It is a large all scale show but really very little G. Star Hobby is a vendor. On the White Elephant Table was a USA Trains PRR GP38 for $100. It was missing handrails and couplers. I model middle Appalachia 1960s but the Elm Creek is not a wealthy railroad. It would be a stretch to have a GP 38. I live about a mile from the the old PRR now Amtrak North East Corridor. GP 38s were plentiful in Conrail era. So I have a soft spot for them.
Bottom Line. I did not buy the unit, even though I thought it was a good value. Good value or not, it's still $100. The only thing I bought at the show was a used B&O steam book, glue, and a WMSR video.
What's your threshold on good deals at train shows? Do you pick stuff up for "future trade"?
Bottom Line. I did not buy the unit, even though I thought it was a good value. Good value or not, it's still $100. The only thing I bought at the show was a used B&O steam book, glue, and a WMSR video.
What's your threshold on good deals at train shows? Do you pick stuff up for "future trade"?
