I attended the Mid-Atlantic RPM meet this past weekend in Linthicum, Maryland (close to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport). The recent history of this event has been a little unsettled as it had been hosted south of DC, in Fredericksburg, VA, with modest attendance figures. Under the guidance of Bernie Kempinski, in 2018 the meet moved to its current location. It offered a solid lineup of clinics and display space. This year, attendance grew considerably and the clinic lineup almost doubled. Things are looking strong heading into 2020. I snapped a few photos of things that caught my eye, although this is a sample only!
Richard Shulby displayed this fascinating PFE R-40-23 with complete interior, including floor boards, crates, and ice in the bunkers.
This SP&S gondola (Intermountain) and CP flat (Proto 2000) were part of a display on the Oregon Coast Railroad.
Kevin Olson brought this in-progress RF&P Berkshire, based on a re-detailed Bachmann model.
Pete La Guardia displayed this beautiful NYC tug.
Fritz Dahlin had several excellent vehicles on display, including a Pure Oil GMC truck (CMW body, chassis, and rear wheels with Matchbox cab, and Athearn front wheels) and an IH Emeryville tractor (Sylvan Scale with Microscale decals).
Jim Dufour had several structures featured in his inspiring clinic on the B&M's Cheshire Branch, including this USRA box car, repurposed as a freight house at State Line, New Hampshire, circa 1947.
Tom Devenny modeled an Erie gon using a Mantua model, following an article from RMC.
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