Altenbeken 2014 - the biggest Z show on Earth!

Michael Bahls Feb 17, 2014

  1. Michael Bahls

    Michael Bahls New Member

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    Hello all,

    just like to inform you about the upcoming event of "Altenbeken" organized by the Z-Friends International.

    Altenbeken is a german railroad town with a big viaduct, a station, a roundhouse and a tunnel. In 2009, after two exhibitions had taken place in another place, we decided to have the third "Z-Weekend" in Altenbeken to take place in spring 2010, we have organized a further "Z-weekend" in 2012 and now we can see our event on the horizon! It will be taking place on March 29 and 30, 2014 in the "Eggelandhalle" (biggest hall in town). Be prepared to see noteworthy layouts from different clubs, groups and z-scalers. And be prepared to spend money as the manufacturers will be on place, too!

    ZFIAltenbekenplakat2014A4end.jpg

    here is a video from 2010, there is more to find in the net.

    [video=youtube;CP75ldFTQzo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP75ldFTQzo[/video]

    Is anybody from your side of the big pond going to show up? I'd be very pleased!



    Michael Bahls
    Vice Chairman ZFI
     
  2. BurlingtonRoute

    BurlingtonRoute TrainBoard Member

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    I will be there!! Oh BTW, wheel antennae are 31 inches across ;)
     
  3. SJ Z-man

    SJ Z-man TrainBoard Member

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    I have been to the previous 2 but cannot make this years. For those that think; well, it is Germany, to far to travel, cost, language or whatever your thoughts are; you really need to make an effort to see this Z scale exclusive show. A very large US High School gym-size location, *JUST Z* and *PACKED* with Z people, not public people ! So many Z vendors (not selling N or TT or HO - JUST Z !!!). Many, many custom made products. It *IS* impressive. Many modular there with exquisitely detailed modules (*NOT* the type you mostly see at US shows).

    Below is from 4 years ago, the first show of the new location, pre-opening day (before all the vendors and people there)

    20100313-152516 Altenbeken, Gardeweg 8, Eggelandhalle, Blick in die Halle_ni_pt.jpg
     
  4. Jaques Connard

    Jaques Connard TrainBoard Member

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    I plan to be there... air and rail tickets booked, along with hotels. There may be some other factors that spoil my plans, but I will do my best to go.
     
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    Svein-Martin Holt TrainBoard Member

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  6. Searails

    Searails TrainBoard Member

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    Wish to exhibit in 2015

    Where is the info for attending, exhibiting, lodging for 2015, please?
     
  7. SJ Z-man

    SJ Z-man TrainBoard Member

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    Every 2 years so next will be 2016.
     
  8. Jaques Connard

    Jaques Connard TrainBoard Member

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    Will AZL or MTL have official representation?
     

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