S-Spree meet for S Gauge, S Scale Model trains and American Flyer trains by A. C. Gilbert Co.
S-Spree 2005
S-Spree was the first train show that I attended that was only S-scale, S-gauge and American Flyer trains. My wife, Sharon, and I had a great time. I enjoyed the layouts the most and the clinics were very good. The purpose of this page is to share some of the fun and enjoyment of this event.
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Click the links below to see pictures of club layouts on display at this show, and a link to the clinics page.
The Central Ohio S Gaugers hail from the greater Columbus, Ohio area. Their layout was the largest layout on display at this show. The scenery on this layout was very nice.
The F unit diesel on a siding in the photo at the left has a video camera installed in the lower headlight location. The train cam image is monitored on the television in the photos below.
Central Ohio S Gaugers banner
This bridge module was near the entrance to the train display room.
This corner bridge module photo was next in a clockwise rotation around the display.
This Station is located under a bridge in the last photo.
Another view of the train station.
This city scene is tucked under an elevated rail line.
There is some construction going on at this corner module.
A close-up photo of the construction scene in the last photo.
Photo of the construction scene from the opposite direction.
The far end of the display is viewed in this photo. a nice Zephyr train was running on the upper track.
There is a forest on this corner module.
This hobo is enjoying a nice warm fire under the viaduct.
An American Flyer 4-8-4 steam locomotive emerging from a tunnel on the final corner module of the display.
Photo of a village on the final corner of the display
The first locomotive on the outside track has a video camera inside.
The dummy F unit diesel with a small video camera mounted inside was too heavy for the switch locomotive to push and pull the passenger consist.
Close-up of switch locomotive pulling a Union Pacific passenger consist.
The National Association of S Gaugers had this small industrial layout at the show. It was interesting to see how much railroading one can do with only a small space.
