John is right on the money. Usually getting there later means less seating, at least in most cases. I know the first time I attended it was packed. Got there earlier the next time, and it was packed, but with a bit more elbow room. When you leave is up to you as a great bunch of conversations can be had the entire time you are there. Peter helped break the ice the first time I was there, got introduced to John, Don and quite a few other. It is always to chill for quite a while and talk trains, gossip, and anything else that comes up.
If you think that there are no train folks there, you are on the wrong side of the bar. Last year the River City 3 Railers had a table before going to the back part of the bar. That has happened before, usually everyone is in the back later on if they weren't there from the start. Definitely have a blast, and a blast without me. I wish I could make it, it will have to wait.
