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 Posted - September 29 2016 : 11:09:25 PM
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Was reading some Model Train posts on Reddit.com a few nights ago, and ran across a posting about Roadside America, in Shartlesville, PA. Apparently they have a miniature human village, and a huge model train layout in O gauge. And get THIS, this place has been around since 1899 !!!  Moved a few times, but seriously, that is some longevity. Northwest of Reading, PA, I've never been there, never heard of it until this week. Might have to go see it sometime. Anyone else on this forum been, and can give a good review of it? Looks like the Layout has some great era changes, and some unique animation, too. You can find it on Youtube as well, I think.
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Posted - September 29 2016 : 11:54:46 PM
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| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roadside_America
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Posted - September 30 2016 : 11:25:05 AM
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http://roadsideamericainc.com/our-story/
I believe I have been there at least once. I have pictures somewhere...
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Posted - September 30 2016 : 4:01:21 PM
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Went there in 2003 and yes it is an expeirence Far as I know Family still runs it
Also many a postwar and prewar train is on the layout It is large with a simulated sunset
All the builds I believe are scratchbuilt
TM video did a piece on it in the nineties
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Posted - October 01 2016 : 10:38:10 AM
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quote:Went there in 2003 and yes it is an expeirence Far as I know Family still runs it
Originally posted by thesiding - September 30 2016 : 4:01:21 PM
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Ok, I'll put it on my list of places to visit. There's a couple of train stores near York, PA, there is a decent model train shop in Reading itself, or was, and I'd love to go visit RA now. Thanks for the review, Thesiding.
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 Posted - November 25 2020 : 10:28:18 AM
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Roadside America has closed its business. Will liquidate their collection. At least there are YouTube videos.
Thanks to Laurence Gieringer for starting it in 1935. At the present location from 1953 to 2020.
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Posted - November 25 2020 : 10:57:05 AM
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Posted - November 25 2020 : 12:31:14 PM
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IF ONLY I COULD HAVE BEEN ONE OF THOS LONE WINNERS OF THE MEGA MILLIONS........................................................................................................  
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Posted - November 25 2020 : 10:18:51 PM
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Oh man. Yet another place gone. :(
I really wanted to visit there too.
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Posted - December 13 2020 : 10:29:14 AM
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| Auction is starting later this month
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Posted - December 13 2020 : 10:41:44 AM
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there was a train store in duluth minnesota that I wanted to visit when I was in two harbors in summer of 2019 but I didn't get to go that time but then they closed so I never got got go there
it can be sad when things close
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Posted - January 30 2021 : 10:17:45 PM
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And in its final hours the display still resonates
was there today and YES I got something(s) and it WAS NOT cheap )
more on that later but lastly a book about it should be coming at some point
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 Posted - January 31 2021 : 2:36:00 PM
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At least the collection will survive in many homes for years to come.
Not far from there is a similar layout in Strasburg Pennsylvania.
Choo Choo Barn attraction had similar scenes. Should open this spring.
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Posted - February 28 2021 : 3:35:30 PM
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Going going gone.
https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/approaching-last-stop-roadside-america-auction-begins/article_ee294f9c-55fa-11eb-ab2f-dfbb0db018f6.html
https://www.wfmz.com/video/roadside-america-auction-winners-claim-piece-of-history/video_f4cde877-3967-5ab2-8635-7686a61f1569.html
Gone but not forgotten.
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Posted - February 28 2021 : 10:44:07 PM
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Even it it's final days The layout still was brilliant
So empty
NOT my purchase but
 looks so less imposing YET look at the detail I bought two lots consisting of two buildings eash
Been so hectic have not a chance to display and photograph my purchases due to weather (beat the snowstorm home) Getting loved ones Corvid shots
They saved the fish
Hopefully I will post my pics of PA real estate WHICH I will be paying of for a bit
The Trains will be sold in Spring AND IF this auction is ANY INDICATION...................................it is gonna be hell A book is in the works
Edited by - thesiding on February 28 2021 10:46:49 PM
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Posted - June 03 2023 : 10:33:11 PM
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quote:A little bit of Roadside America popped up along my daily commute! While worse for wear, here's the happy couple in a parking lot in Reistville, PA.
Originally posted by el rojo grande - June 03 2023 : 10:32:03 PM
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Posted - June 04 2023 : 11:04:48 AM
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| One of the first things to go in the auction least its still in PA
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Posted - January 20 2024 : 6:58:54 PM
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Someone posted a recent video of the restored statues.
Looks like they were never damaged. Excellent restoration.
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Posted - January 20 2024 : 7:12:42 PM
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Although the layout is gone the memories remain.
Was an amazing layout. Closeup of animated accessories.
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Posted - January 20 2024 : 7:17:40 PM
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Sad but celebrate the life of the layout.
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