Published February 27. 2025 09:30AM
By LOU WHEELAND
Special to The Press
Allentown Train Meet Associates sponsored its Spring Thaw show Feb. 22 and 23 in the Agri~Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds.
Model train enthusiasts viewed 625 dealer tablesto see what they may need to complete their home model railroad collection.
Visitors from as far away as Connecticut and Virginia, as well as New Jersey and all parts of Pennsylvania traveled to the show.
A happy model train shopper, Reid Richmond, of Jenkintown, found collectible 1925 era Lionel Train cars at the Allentown Train Meet Associates Spring Thaw show Feb. 23 at Allentown Fairground’s Agri-Plex.PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND
The Agri-Plex was filled with vendors and visitors during the Allentown Train Meet Associates Spring Thaw show. Story and additional photos appear on page A2.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELANDJohn Draude of Lebanon had many original Lionel engines and rolling stock available during the Allentown Train Meet Associates Spring Thaw show.
Maria Poloni of Nazareth brought grandson Dominic, 5, and best friend Nolan to the Allentown Train Meet Associates Spring Thaw show. They are trying the train races at the meet.
Families and friends watch as youngsters try the train races held during the Allentown Train Meet Associates Spring Thaw show Feb. 23 at Allentown Fairground’s Agri-Plex.
Maria Polini of Nazareth watches grandson Dominick’s train spin off the track during the Allentown Train Meet Associates Spring Thaw show. Dominick’s best friend Nolan’s train keeps on going. Watching the action were Durnell, 10, and Jayceon, 9, of Pottstown.
Jim Balliet and Frank Knauss from Cetronia attended the Allentown Train Meet Associates Spring Thaw show Feb. 23 at Allentown Fairground’s Agri-Plex.
