Answer: yes........a decent start as we emerge from the pandemic.......
Will it ever be the same be the same as it was in those large attendance years of 1995-2005? No, the demographics are against it. I joined TCA in 1983 and attended my 1st York as a 29 year-old that April. The York of the 80s changed in the 90s, and so on. Just like I never will be 50 again (I'm 68), I will enjoy York for what it is and I will adapt to its changes. I still had a blast. It was great catching up with old friends.......and, I met many new friends in person that I now have put a face with the name.....
Yes, I missed those who were not here (people, vendors and manufacturers) for whatever reason, including, unfortunately, death. However, I still managed to stimulate the economy, and I have filled my SUV with all sorts of train stuff..........but for me, the true value of York is catching up with old friends, and, meeting new ones.....
AND........I want to thank the Eastern Division TCA for putting on a great show despite the issue surrounding us. Well done!!!
Peter
