The East Penn Traction Club (EPTC) has announced the times, dates, and location of their 2019 Traction Meet. The Meet is scheduled for May 17-19, 2019 in Allentown, PA.
This is the URL for EPTC Meet: http://eastpenn.org/meet/ Be sure to read both Page 1 and Page 2.
The EPTC Meet is held every other year in the odd years. It's the only Traction Meet of its kind. The last Meet held in 2017 started off slow but by Friday afternoon and all day Saturday was jumping!
There were multiple, operating, portable layouts in various scales. Over the years the number of dealers selling traction related items has seemed to have reduced. Some new dealers have popped up.
The location of the EPTC Meet is interesting!! On the Fairgrounds is a fantastic place to eat lunch or snacks across the parking lot. Allentown is an small, old town with many interesting places to stay and eat. It was the north end of the Lehigh Valley Transit's "Liberty Bell Route" trolley line.
The models you will see operating on the modules or entered into contest are outstanding. There is no telling what you will see. Each of the Meets have been unique. I usually bring an O scale Chicago area model to operate on the EPTC modular layout.
In closing there is another consideration for you to ponder. As I start to think about train shows and Meets, no matter what scale, type of show, and/or type of trains; the number of attendees has been going down. In my age bracket, 77, the inability to travel, finances, time, family conditions, etc. have reduced the number of friendly faces at the shows and Meets. My main reason for attending the EPTC is to connect with friends and talk with them face to face.
Cheers,
Ed
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