Congrats!
Check previous York threads regarding hotels. Here are my main tips... 1) Join a hotel loyalty program for your preferred chain (free); you'll get the best rates (AARP rate, if you're a member, is usually the best) and have more recourse if there's a problem, unlike going through aggregators such as Priceline. 2) Make reservations that can be canceled without penalty - plans can change and emergencies can arise. 3) Read hotel reviews carefully - there are posts by folks that stayed at the York Super 8, as it had low rates (a dead giveaway) and last-minute availability (another red flag) - they weren't happy. 4) Book now.
Plan to go to events that occur before / during the meet. My favorites are the Red Lion train club's open house on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and the bandit meets. There will also be threads about OGR get-togethers.
