The biggest hobby train show continues to get bigger and better. The 2024 show had almost 500k…read moresquare feet of model trains for sale and on display with several operating layouts housed in four buildings. The Mallory Building even has operating trains made from legos on display. Thanks to John S. for another helping to produce outstanding hobby show.

The Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show, or "Springfield Train Show" as we all call it, is…read morethe largest train show in the United States. Per their recent brochure, it is over ten acres of exhibits all based on railroads of some sort spread out in four buildings at the "Big E" Exposition center. You will find dozens of model train layouts in all scales; hundreds of tables of vendors selling books, magazines, model trains, real train memorabilia, food, toys, clothing, and anything else related to trains; railroad museum displays; railroad safety exhibits; vendors and train manufacturers showing new models; modeling clinics; and anything else you can thing of. There are special things set up for the kids, like clowns and singing and balloons and face painting. It is a sensory overload of anything having to do with trains. To try and see it all in a day is impossible, even for the best trained (see what I did there) visitor. I have been going for 15 years and even if I rush I still miss stuff. Before Ebay, it was the best place to find old trains. Now, it is still a great place to get a good deal on old trains. Coming here is the highlight of my year!

Stopped in with family. Got seated in the low table in the bar. Started with chicken tenders which…read morewas fine. Chowder was fine as well no pic. I got the burger and it was fine, only cooked the way I asked on half the burger. Other was pork Mac & cheese with bbq sauce, very good, like the flavor of it. Don't try the buffalo chicken Mac & cheese. The last plate was hot honey chicken sandwich. The bread just fell off the meat. Don't like that. Our server was very slow and didn't come over often. My son's beer sat at the bar for 15 minutes finally he walked over to get it but the bartender said she would bring it over. Next time will have her wait on us. It's a decent place right of a golf course.

Sat at a high top in the bar area (multiple open as well as other tables). Waitress came over and…read morescolded us and said we needed to "check in". Brought menus about five minutes later and then NEVER came back. After waiting approx 20 minutes we finally got up and sat at the bar. Service at the bar was fine. The wait staff are ridiculous.

If you want to know where your food is coming from buy from this farm. I walked away feeling…read moreconfident that the meat I would enjoy was respected and is "organic" and "grass-finished" like it should be. There are so many loopholes to "organic" and "grass-fed" and knowing the difference. A number of certifications and info was talked about as soon as we walked through the door. Very passionate farmer who wants you informed and is proud of her product. Our first visit we purchased $150 dollar worth of meat,lamb, goat, and beef. The beef patties I purchased while cooking smelled buttery and almost like popcorn. Really delicious. Willl only get my organic grass fed meat from this farm going forward.

From the owner: We provide Certified 100 % grass-fed beef products as pure, healthy and TASTY to our customers,…read moreanimals and the environment as possible. We cater to the consumer who wishes to provide themselves and nurture their family with high quality, untainted, locally grown, sustainably and humanely raised, nutritious, wholesome food and products. We have an overriding concern for the humane treatment of our animals while maintaining sound, ecologically responsible land and resource management.

Very professional and personable management. They really delivered! Giovanni and Brenda helped me…read morebring the vision for my event to life, no hiccups, no stress. Thank you BSR!

I held my 60th Birthday Party here and we had a amazing time. What impressed me when I inquired…read moreabout the space was how quickly my inquiry was responded to. The staff were friendly and attentive. The space is perfect and I would DEFINITELY hold another event here