RRMAN, glad you got to go. I'm sure the experience will stay with you for a long time. Now you will have mental pictures to associate with all the comments on OGR.
The public admit is definitely a big change and I don't begrudge those who complain about it. After all they joined a private train collectors association for members only. I don't think the public will have a measurable impact on the show or the sales. It may have a slight negative effect on the eastern division, if some of their members opt out of renewal in favor of just seeing the dealer halls for two days. Time will tell
