These points can be debated ad infinitum, as is the case prior to EVERY York event, with the same outcome; York comes and goes. Attendance goes up and down, both negative and positive comments are made after each event. As far as I know, this may be the only private TCA event, which is run by the Eastern Division of the TCA. Suggestions can and should be made to Eastern Division directors. Do Eastern Division board members follow this forum? Probably, I have seen some replies regarding the tax agreement posted here
I am one who joined TCA to attend York. I really don't have much interest in old tin plate trains beyond the history and preservation of that history. The only post war trains I have are the remnants of what my dad had during my youth. I certainly would hope that TCA would expand its attention to modern equipment, but change comes slowly.
I will continue in the hobby and attendance at York until I am no longer able, or the meet folds. I also would not have a problem doing the paperwork involved with the taxes. Do I think opening to the public would improve York? I think not. What I would like to see is for guests to be able to return, as some have no plans to join TCA, but would still like to attend York as guests. Over the years, I have taken many friends to York as guests, and some have joined and others have not.
Don
