Our company, Rail Road in a Box, attended the Spring York Show. We had been absent for two and one-half years because we were unhappy with the rules established by the show organizers. Particularly those concerning the use of cell phones and photography, general public admission, and Saturday Shows that do not attract any people.
So, what did we find?
Some minor improvements have occurred but the overall bias towards older males to the exclusion of families, especially those with children has continued. Our company goes to Trainfest and World's Greatest Hobby and the atmosphere is one of fun and joy. Our intern asked us, "how come nobody smiles here?" and we did not really have an answer.
We will continue to support the TCA but hope the necessary policy changes will be made as soon as possible.
The hobby depends on it!
If any of the above thoughts sound familiar, Andy Edelman from MTH Trains has been saying this for years.
