BOTH shows are fabulous. Please don't get the idea that the Big E does not have O, it does. York, of course, is THE place for O gauge/scale. The Big E is a favorite for many reasons. You will see model raiI road layout artistry at the Big E . You see lots of railroadiana and lots of railroad "characters" at the Big E. The Big E is at least 65% as large as York. Whoever said you can fit the Big E I to o e York building is mistaken.
the Big E is huge, has an amazing array of Raikroad related material, lots of amazing layouts and lots of trains. I would never miss the Big E. I AM the Big E.
Eliot