The annual Spring S Spree is a gathering of American Flyer, hi-rail, scale, and narrow-gauge modelers. It is held for several days, and offers how-to clinics, vendors, operating layouts, local tours, etc. The event is hosted by one of three rotating clubs, namely the Central Ohio S Gaugers, the Cuyahoga Valley S Gaugers, and the Miami Valley S Gaugers. The 2022 one was the first time that the Pittsburgh S Gaugers hosted the event.
Even though the NASG is not directly involved with Spring S Spree shows, we still wanted to have a page dedicated to this annual meeting. If you want to stay up on the latest related to Spring S Sprees, bookmark this page.
Location:
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Organized By:
Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Assn.
Location:
Dayton, Ohio
Organized By:
Miami Valley S Gaugers
Web Site:
Notes:
Location:
Washington, PA
Organized By:
Pittsburgh S Gaugers
Registrations:
200+
Location:
Marion, OH
Organized By:
Central Ohio S Gaugers
Registrations:
275
Notes:
The Central Ohio S Gaugers and the Pittsburgh S Gaugers brought their layouts.
Photos and a review of the show can be found in the July 2021 issue of the NASG's Dispatch.
Location:
Marion, OH
Organized By:
Central Ohio S Gaugers
Notes:
Canceled due to the corona virus lock-down.
Location:
Middleburg Heights, OH
Organized By:
Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association
Location:
Dayton, OH
Organized By:
Miami Valley S Gaugers
Registrations:
250
Notes:
An article with several photos about the event appeared in the July 2018 issue of the NASG's Dispatch magazine, starting on page 34 (the supplemental pages). The car is still available according to their web site.
Location:
Marion, OH
Organized By:
Central Ohio S Gaugers
Registrations:
300
Notes:
Included an extra-fare private tour of the "Age of Steam Roundhouse" in Sugarcreek, Ohio.
Location:
Strongsville, OH
Organized By:
Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association
Registrations:
500+
Notes:
A report appears in the September 2016 issue of the NASG's the Dispatch (see page 45 of the PDF version). Includes several photos.
Location:
Dayton, OH
Organized By:
Miami Valley S Gaugers
Registrations:
200+
Notes:
A report appears in the July 2015 issue of the NASG's the Dispatch. Includes several photos. There were 9 layouts on display. The new American Models RS11 was introduced at this event.
Location:
Marion, OH
Organized By:
Central Ohio S Gaugers
Registrations:
335
Notes:
Two reports, by Jeff Madden and Alan Evans, appear in the August 2014 issue of the NASG's the Dispatch. Both include several photos. The show had ten (!) layouts set up.
Location:
Akron, OH
Organized By:
Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association
Registrations:
~245
Notes:
A report, with several photos, about the event appeared in the June 2013 issue of the NASG's the Dispatch.
Location:
Dayton, OH
Organized By:
Miami Valley S Gaugers
Registrations:
270
Link:
Notes:
A report with photos can be found in the June 2012 issue of the NASG's Dispatch (page 27).
Location:
Hilliard, OH
Organized By:
Central Ohio S Gaugers
Location:
Dearborn, MI
Organized By:
Southeastern Michigan S-Gaugers
Registrations:
~500
Notes:
This was the first year the Southeastern Michigan S-Gaugers/Northern Ohio COSG group started hosting a Spring S Spree. The New York Central Historical Society convention was being held nearby. Photos and a description of the event can be found in the July 2010 issue of the S Gaugian magazine. A report of this event can be found in the June 2010 issue of the NASG's Dispatch.
Location:
Strongsville, OH
Organized By:
Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association
Notes:
A report of this event can be found in the June 2009 issue of the NASG's Dispatch.
Location:
Dayton, OH
Organized By:
Miami Valley S Gaugers
Registrations:
250+
Notes:
A full report is available in the June 2008 issue of the NASG's Dispatch. There were ten operating layouts.
Location:
Hilliard, OH
Organized By:
Central Ohio S Gaugers
Registrations:
~300
Notes:
A full report is available in the June 2007 issue of the NASG's Dispatch. There were 9 operating layouts in the vendor room.
Location:
Walnut Creek, OH
Organized By:
Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association
Registrations:
~140
Location:
Dayton, OH
Organized By:
Miami Valley S Gaugers
Registrations:
300+
Notes:
A brief review and photos are shown in the June 2005 issue of the NASG's Dispatch and in the July 2005 issue of the S Gaugian magazine.
Location:
Columbus, OH
Organized By:
Central Ohio S Gaugers
Notes:
A report can be found in the July 2004 issue of the S Gaugian magazine.
Location:
Cleveland, OH
Organized By:
Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association
Notes:
Some photos are shown in the June 2003 issue of the NASG's Dispatch.
Location:
Middletown, OH
Organized By:
Miami Valley S Gaugers
Registrations:
<300
Notes:
Included a tour of the "Cincinnati in Motion" display at the Cincinnati Union Terminal. A personal report about the show can be found on page 27 of the December 2002 issue of the NASG's Dispatch. A brief report and a couple of photos are found in the September 2002 issue of the S Gaugian magazine.
Location:
Columbus, OH
Organized By:
Central Ohio S Gaugers
Registrations:
297
Notes:
A review of the show was published in the June 2001 issue of NASG's Dispatch, including several photos.
Location:
Strongsville, OH
Organized By:
Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association
Registrations:
209
Notes:
A review of the show was published in the June 2000 issue of NASG's Dispatch.
Location:
Dayton, OH
Organized By:
Miami Valley S Gaugers
Notes:
The first time the Miami Valley S Gaugers hosted the show. The background story on the crates can be found in the article on page 20 of the February 2005 issue of the NASG's Dispatch.
Location:
Columbus, OH
Organized By:
Central Ohio S Gaugers
Location:
Richfield, OH
Organized By:
Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association
Registrations:
200+
Notes:
The event was written about in the June 1997 issue of the S/Sn3 Modeling Guide magazine, which includes several photos, and a listing of new products introduced at the show.
Location:
Columbus, OH
Organized By:
Central Ohio S Gaugers
Registrations:
210
Notes:
A review of the show was published in the June 1996 issue of S/Sn3 Modeling Guide. Includes photos.
Location:
Richfield, OH
Organized By:
Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association
Notes:
A review of the show was published in the June 1995 issue of S/Sn3 Modeling Guide.
Location:
Columbus, OH
Organized By:
Central Ohio S Gaugers
Registrations:
186
Notes:
A review, with photos, of the show was published in the April 1994 issue of the NASG's Dispatch. Another report can be found in the July 1994 issue of the S/Sn3 Buyers' Guide magazine (includes a couple of photos).
Organized By:
Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association
Location:
Delaware, OH
Organized By:
Central Ohio S Gaugers
Location:
Cleveland, OH
Organized By:
Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association
Location:
Cleveland, OH