Allentown Train Meet

Some nice photos of the Spring Thaw Train Meet in the local newspaper. http://www.mcall.com//mc-pictures-railroad-city-comes-to-t

Today is the day! Come join us at The Spring Thaw Train Meet! Hours today are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (Those of you who bought tickets ahead of time get in at 8:00)... Hope to see you there!

Where did this week go? Darn day job! I'd much rather be playing with trains!!!! Today is setup day. We'll be putting the pieces together to fill Ag Hall with trains. The weather should be absolutely perfect. The Sunday weather should actually feel like The Spring Thaw!!!! Come visit us this weekend. See lots of trains, watch the layouts, bring the kids to see and participate in the train races, learn how to build a layout and lots more. ... We look forward to see you Saturday and Sunday! www.allentowntrainmeet.com

Look for our ad starting today on WFMZ, Channel 69 and your local cable provider. Let us know when/where you see it. Less than 1 week away!!!

Have you got your shopping list written up yet? That list should include trains AND The Allentown Farmer's Market if you'll be joining us next Saturday. Great trains and yummy treats! Pre-registration by mail closes today. If you haven't purchased your early admission tickets by mail you can still get them at any of our convenient outlets. Here's a link to the list. Make sure to thank them with your patronage! We look forward to seeing you next weekend! http://www.allentowntrainmeet.com/Ticket%20Outlet%20List.htm

We have some numbers for the upcoming Spring Thaw Train Meet that may be of interest you. 50,000 sq. ft. We use all of Ag Hall! Both sides! 625+ Dealer tables 200+ Dealers... 5,000 Average weekend attendance. 40+ Number of kids who participate in the train races over the weekend. 37 Number of years that the Spring Thaw Train Meet has been held. $0 What we charge for children 12 and under, accompanied by an adult! See what train fans get excited about twice a year. Go to our website for more information, www.allentowntrainmeet.com

Do you like trains but are intimidated by building a layout or doing scenery? Our layout builders will be building a Woodland Scenics modular HO layout kit at the upcoming Spring Thaw Train Meet. Stop by and see how easy it is to have professional looking scenery for your model railroad! www.allentowntrainmeet.com

It's hard to believe The Spring Thaw Train Meet is only 2 weeks away! We can only hope that the real thaw comes with it! Brrr!!! Have you sent for your pre-registered tickets yet? Prepaid ticket sales by mail closes next Saturday, February 20th. To send by mail go to our website at and click on the flyer for the Spring Thaw Train Meet. Follow the instructions on the bottom to purchase tickets by mail. Please don't forget the self addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) so we... can send your tickets. Missed out by mail? After next Saturday prepaid tickets can still be purchase through our many convenient ticket outlets. Prepaid tickets allow you to enter an hour before tickets go on sale at the door at 9 AM both Saturday and Sunday at no extra charge! See our website for more information. www.allentowntrainmeet.com We look forward to seeing you in 2 weeks!

Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog yesterday predicted an early spring. Or did he predict the spring thaw, as in the Spring Thaw Train Meet? Time to start thinking about the Spring Thaw because the show is only a little over 3 weeks away! In the meantime, have you gotten your advance tickets yet? Remember, tickets bought in advance allow you to enter 1 hour before the doors officially open at 9:00 AM for the same price! Follow this link to find our numerous advance t...icket sales outlets. http://www.allentowntrainmeet.com/Ticket%20Outlet%20List.htm We look forward to seeing you on the 27th and 28th of this month!

Thank you to everyone who came to the First Frost Train Meet this past weekend. We had a great turnout and received some very nice compliments. We look forward to seeing you in February for the Spring Thaw Train Meet. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to seeing you all again in February 2016

Some nice pictures in the local newspaper. http://www.mcall.com//mc-pictures-first-frost-train-meet-2

Where did the time go? The First Frost Train Meet starts tomorrow! We'll take a cold, lifeless hall and fill it full of TRAINS! Remember, kids 12 and under are FREE! Also, our famous train races will be held during the show. First prize each day is a Williams O gauge locomotive! Get your racers tuned up or you can borrow ours. C'mon out and join the fun tomorrow and Sunday at the ATMA First Frost Train Meet!