Arrived back in Central Virginia about an hour ago.....another great York......I was 30, just a kid, when I started going in 1983 (I’ve only missed twice since). York has changed over the years, but it is as fun as ever.......including this one.
When the Forum started in 2000 many of us were solitary modelers. Now, many of us connect with our social media train friends twice a year. As we do, we are surrounded by more trains than you can imagine.
I am fortunate to be able to go. I am fortunate to have a wife who understands and supports my train addiction. In addition, it’s great to shed my professional self for a few days, and just be, Peter......
I got there Wednesday night rose early on Thursday and headed for the Round-the -Clock Diner.... all I do is make the reservation. The event is made special by the attendees. Join us in October and see......
Then I enjoyed catching up with friends in the Orange Hall Lobby.
Walking the hall is always great.......I don’t need to buy another train......but, I did look around to see if there was “something that I didn’t realize, that I needed”.
Dinner at Quaker Steak on Thursday night was also a fun event.......though as I get older, I don’t stay out as late.
Friday morning was breakfast at the Hampton Inn with the regular Shrewsbury guests.....Scott, Josh & Al Z.
Started the Friday fun at the informal Frank Ellison group meeting in the Orange Hall with other fellow DOEs (disciples of Ellison).
Walked the halls and just chatted with people ( I’ll chat with anyone 
), but I did meet some new people.
It also was great that 5 other River City 3 Railer members were at York as well as many other Richmond area members of the Virginia Train Collectors......you bump into someone you know very frequently.
The Forum Meeting was at 2PM and after that I just walked around and visited until the Halls closed. Our Friday evening dinner group has grown.......and it looks like we’re going to have to switch to a place where we can make a reservation.....we had to split up into 2 tables. Great time, great conversation, and many laughs.....
Saturday morning, I had a great breakfast chat with Dennis & Sandy Brennan. You really get to appreciate all the work vendors do to bring us their product. Then I went to the Eastern Division business meeting. I an in awe of all the hard work the Eastern Division does to make York Run so smoothly.....my hat is off to the York Meet committee......well done!
I walked around and settled on some MTH Wolverine cars( after conversing with my son by phone)......then, sadly, it was time to go.
No need to worry, we will “stay connected” electronically, and October will be here before I know it.
Thanks to all those who made “York week” a blast!
Peter
