Geez, where was this thread 3 days ago. I joined the TCA 2 days ago. 
No matter, I would have done it anyway. Don't know what I will get out of it, but I'm hoping to learn more about what I'm doing. For as long as I have been doing this, I still don't feel like I know very much. I also don't know anyone personally that is involved with this hobby, so maybe that part will change as well. I get to the museum every few years, and really like it, so I don't mind throwing a little money at it. I did notice that there is a TCA meet in Philly coming up this spring, and it is right off the bridge, so I will most likely make it there. After that, I will just keep my eyes open and see what comes along.
As for York, always wanted to see it, but looming car repairs will keep me from doing any serious train shopping for a little while. So, if I go next month it will be a one day deal, just to get a feel for it. If the weather is nice, I will skip work and jump on my bike and go. If the weather is bad, I will stay home. No point in spending 5 or 6 hours in a car, but 6 hours on the Nomad is a great way to kill a day off, regardless of where I end up.
