Published January 27. 2023 06:27AM
By LOU WHEELAND
Special to The Press
It was a busy weekend at the Agri-Plex on Nov. 12 and 13, 2022.
Hundreds of model train vendors and enthusiasts crowded the floor to sell or purchase that perfect model railroad engine, boxcar, caboose or accessory during the weekend.
And, if you were 12 years old or younger, you could try your hand at racing a model train engine at the racetrack set up inside the hall.
Bo McAlister of Washington D.C., shows his Flying Yankee Lionel model train engine made in 1932. He was asking $300 for the engine and $795 for the Union Pacific Deluxe Set.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND Ken Post of Closter, N.J. holds his 1920s era American Flyer “Presidential Special” engine at the Allentown Train Meet Nov. 12 and 13, 2022, at the Agri-Plex, Allentown Fairgrounds.
Anthony Santilli of Lancaster holds an engine to his 1920s era Lionel No. 42 set at the Allentown Train Meet. He was asking $500 for the set.
Joe Sadowski of New Brunswick, N.J., uses a remote control to operate “O” gauge trains at the Independent Hi-Railers display at the Allentown Train Meet.
Nicholas Wolf, James Franks and Ryan Pugsley, members of Explorer Post 101, Coplay, with their “O” gauge model train display at the Allentown Train Meet.
With a little help from dad Aaron, Joshua Smalley, 3, of Coopersburg, keeps his train on the track at the Allentown Train Meet Nov. 12 and 13, 2022, at the Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds. Brother Matthew, Aaron's right, is waiting for his turn.
