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Join the OGR Forum guys (and a gal or two)for breakfast prior to the Saturday, November 14 opening of Allentown Train Meet Associates' annual First Frost show and meet. We meet at the Hamilton Family Restaurant (HamFam to the locals) on 22nd and Hamilton Sts (Rt. 222) in Allentown. (While we begin to gather at 6:30 a.m. many folks join us in progress.)First Frost is just a few blocks north at the Allentown Fairgrounds Ag Hall at 19th and Chew Sts.
No reservations are needed to join us for breakfast, but we usually start a running list so that we can hold appropriate table space. NOTE: While the train meet opens to the public at 9 a.m. there is an 8 a.m. early admission for those with advance tickets. You can order tix on their website, or pick them up at many hobby shops. ADDITIONAL NOTE: This year the ATMA folks have added an aggressive cable television buy to their ad campaign which should bring an even larger crowd, particularly of younger families...so give special consideration to those early admission tickets. First Frost Fall 2009 Planning on Attending: Chuck Genna (Alentown) and wife Chuck TCA 04-57633 |
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Hi Chuck,
Jessica and I will be there.   Enjoy   Frank |
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Hey, Chuck,
Count me in! Chris LVHR |
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I am in
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Add me to the list. Thanks
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I will be there, and my father might be coming along, but he has not given me a definite answer yet.
And Chuck, as if I haven't nagged you enough, I have to ask you something else. Will you be having those early admission tickets to sell again? |
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Hi Chuck,
Waiting for a head count. Might be as many as five but I doubt it. Two or three is most likely. Owen |
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Mike...I'll be seeing Ted from ATMA Wednesday. I'll ask about the eary-admission tix. Chuck TCA 04-57633 |
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Please try to copy your name onto the running list. Thanks!
Chuck (Alentown) and wife Frank (LV Fan) and Jessica Chris (Lehighline) Ben (Bluelinec4) Spiff Joe Hohmann Mike (CarGuyXM10) and Dad Owen (Paulinskill) + 3-5 Chuck TCA 04-57633 |
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Name added! I can't wait - it will be good to see everyone again! --Greg |
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How good is the Allentown Show? I am usually just looking for Vintage Plasticville, MPC and some of the LTI items, are there good vendors?
I would like to finally get there since I am in Delaware now, and its only about an hour drive, would love to finally meet some of you as well. Mark |
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Chuck: The First Frost is a show worthy of attending. I will be at the show and hope to meet up with all at the OGR table for an afternoon picture. Much as I would like to make the breakfast I will be unable to do so. Being 1:15 away from Allentown a 4:30 or 5:00 AM rising is difficult for a guy with my schedule. See you there.
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Mark, This is generally considered the best show in this area, second only to York for the Southeast PA / NJ / Delaware region. I can't comment from memory directly on each of your areas of interest, but there is a good mix of dealers and it's pretty large. In terms of big name vendors, you will normally find Joe Grzyboski, Nicholas Smith, Doherty's Trains, and many others. There are also demo layouts. -Dave |
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The show is great,i look forward to it as much as York..
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Does Jim from homer city usually come in for this meet?
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I sincerely doubt it. Homer City is quite a haul from Allentown, and at this time of the year Jimmy is probably so busy filling holiday orders that he likely doesn't even have much time to eat or sleep. Receive one of those post-midnight e-mails from Jim and you'll know what I mean. Heck, we're lucky to even get Jim to come to York once in a blue moon. Allan Miller, Editor-In-Chief O Gauge Railroading magazine |
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John Devlin Thanks again for tracking this Chuck. I just hope you'll wait for the rest of us this time before you dive into those waffles with strawberries and whipped cream!! John TCA 05-59325 Liberty Hi-Railers http://www.liberty-hi-railers.com If you think there is good in everybody, you haven't met everybody! |
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Chuck (Alentown) and wife
Frank (LV Fan) and Jessica Chris (Lehighline) Ben (Bluelinec4) Spiff Joe Hohmann Mike (CarGuyXM10) and Dad Owen (Paulinskill) + 3-5 Greg Houser John Devlin Hope it works this time! John TCA 05-59325 Liberty Hi-Railers http://www.liberty-hi-railers.com If you think there is good in everybody, you haven't met everybody! |
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I encourage anyone who knows they're coming to purchase tickets from one of our outlets or send in for them by printing off the flyer on the website and sending in.
Chuck will have preregistered tickets available at the breakfast. However, I don't want to tie up Chuck's hands too much considering his Italian heritage. I don't want to be responsible for giving him a speech impediment.  Ted ATMA |
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I hope to make breakfast on saturday and probably a road trip to homer city one of these weekends maybe after thanksgiving?
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Add two...
First time at show and it will be as vendor. Bill D
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Oy vey! Chuck TCA 04-57633 |
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Bill D,
Are you going to have a table at the show? I need to see you about a few things. And yes Chuck's hands will be tied since he uses two forkes to eat his waffles!!!!  John TCA 05-59325 Liberty Hi-Railers http://www.liberty-hi-railers.com If you think there is good in everybody, you haven't met everybody! |
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John, Yes we are a vendor..
Hopefully instead of frost it will be sunny Bill D |
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I'm on a project in Harrisburg and plan to attend!
Boomer This message has been edited. Last edited by: Boomer, Missouri Pacific - Route of the Eagles! |
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Hey Chuck,
I got my ticket Saturday and I'm ready to go. Bring on the Scrapple!!! John TCA 05-59325 Liberty Hi-Railers http://www.liberty-hi-railers.com If you think there is good in everybody, you haven't met everybody! |
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Chuck,
I just sent in for six tickets. Let's see if everyone shows up early. Owen |
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I'm glad you guys are coming. Looks like another fun day at First Frost.
Chuck TCA 04-57633 |
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Sorry I won't be able to make it (again) this year. The other partners think if I go I would be "goofing off" if I wasn't at Ag Hall bright and early to get everything ready. Looks like you get to have all the fun...again.
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Maybe we should circulate a petition? Chuck TCA 04-57633 |
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Add another two...
First time attending an ATMA show! Also, rumor has it there's usually one or two TCA members that come to this breakfast ...I'm looking to join TCA, and hope to get the needed signatures on my application. -Aric
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A reminder: I will have some early admission tickets available at the breakfast. Please let me know if you are in need. Remember, First Frost begins at 9 a.m., but the early admission tix get you in at 8 a.m.
Chuck TCA 04-57633 |
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My buddy and I plan on coming up. it will be first time for both of us.
Jim Chuffin on down the line!!!! |
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i will need a ticket
Chuck. |
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Look forward to seeing the newcomers...and you old guys, too.
Chuck TCA 04-57633 |
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Chuck
I am going to be with two club members Vinny and Ed We will take three tickets if you have enough too |
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My schedule just opened up so I will be there! Chuck, I'd like to get an early admission ticket from you if you have one available.
Brian President, Chief Executive Officer Penn American Railroad "Serving the Basement" Northern Central High Railers |
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Ben,
Shame on you rubbing it in like that. Owen |
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My Dad finally gave me an answer, and he will be coming along, so I will need two tickets Chuck. Thanks
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Ben, just for you I was going to wear a Mets cap (since I know how much Yankee fans like Mets fans). But I can't bring myself to do that either! Congrats to the Yankees, they played a fine series. I know the Phils will be returning to the series next year. Brian President, Chief Executive Officer Penn American Railroad "Serving the Basement" Northern Central High Railers |
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Yankee fans don't hate the Mets Its the Mets fans that hate the Yankees . I don't think it would go over too good having your pic in a Mets cap. It was a great series Definitely the two best teams were in it.
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Ben, Brian, Mike: I have tix set aside for you needs. Additional available for any late deciders. All at face value, too. Not like those guys on a 'hun sixty first and River Ave.
Chuck TCA 04-57633 |
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Chuck,
I might have one or two extras if needed. Check with me before buying any additional. Owen |
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Owen, I do not pre-buy these tickets myself. TedsGG1 consigns them to us for the OGR breakfast at HamFam. I have about 15 tickets.
Chuck TCA 04-57633 |
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Chuck,
What happened is I bought six and I think two of the children coming do not need tickets. No big deal as I can sell them outside the door just after the meet opens at 8:00. Owen |
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