Saying hi as a new modeler in N scale. I am a medically retired Federal Civil Servant and 100% Disabled Veteran. I Was an Electronics Technician before I couldn't work any longer, So when my body let's me I work on models. I am usually surfing FB or Ebay and have signed up for: https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com https://modelrailwaylayoutsplans.com Both are great resources as well. Call me Frank, Facebook: Francis Coarr I am the only one, anywhere.
You may know of it Frank, but the French Broad E'N'pire club's fall train show is next month. Its location is just south of Asheville. It's a nice show with lots to see, including operating layouts in Z, N, HO, S and live steam models too. All Scales Model Railroad Show Friday, 10/04/2019 from Noon to 7 PM Saturday, 10/05/2019 from 10 AM to 4 PM WNC Agricultural Center, Expo Building 785 Boylston Hwy. (NC 280, Gate 5) (this is the Asheville airport exit off I-26 south of Asheville, turn toward the airport and go past it a few miles) Fletcher, NC $6 for Adults, Kids under 12 or in Scout uniform Free. Free Parking.
I should mention too that there's a show in Columbia, SC on Saturday, 10/12/2019 from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Jamil Shrine Temple at 206 Jamil Road (off I-26). $5, Kids under 10 Free. They sometimes charge for parking. This show is often dominated by Lionel sellers, but there's some HO and N too.