I attended the 2025 Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo at the Metroplex Expo Center in Girard, OH, a few weeks ago. It was a great venue and a nice, family-oriented show that got the kids involved in the hobby. I was able to discuss many new large-scale products that we’ve introduced over the last few years, which many customers were previously unaware of, as well as answer numerous questions about coupler conversions. There was a wide variety of new and used merchandise for sale, along with clinics and modeling contests. They even had a live steam train ride set up in the parking lot. If you’re in the area, even if you have to travel a bit, I recommend attending the show; it’s sure to be fun for the entire family.

We will also be attending the 40th National Garden Railway Convention in Sacramento, CA, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, June 18-22. Kadee® will have a booth on Friday and Saturday in the Vendor Hall. Visit our booth and ask us about our new large-

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