I have gone for a few years to the Fall York, and I cannot make a real determination as this was the first time I went on Saturday. People were starting to clear out and I kind of rushed through the orange hall trying to see everything, but mostly doing light browsing.
I kind of did miss the big Manufacturer display booths, but I have liked seeing some of the new stuff and getting to ask questions. Perhaps with MTH gone as a large presence, Lionel doesn't think it will have to work to win me over. It also was a little bit noticeable on the overall size with only displays in the purple hall and nothing under the bleachers.
The biggest benefit to York, for me, seems to be that no matter what weirdness I am looking for, I am going to find something for it. Just before, I was thinking about the Steel layout I've been wanting to fill out, and sure enough found cars and locomotives to match. that left me happy. I even spotted a car that might make a good stand in for an essential part of my roster.
I hope that in the future, I can go for more than a day, and maybe get to attend some of the social events and meet some of the people I know from this forum.
