Is anyone looking forward to York?

If there has ever been any kind of layout building workshop, or even layout visits, as

is common to many model railroad conventions, I have never heard of it.  The few

presentations are usually manufacturers for their products, and that has been slim

pickings lately.  As for looking forward to it...I am sure looking forward to the weather

improvement, but, since the internet auctions, it is no longer the only place you can find something you are looking for.  The chance of finding it there seems to be

reduced.  I keep hoping it will turn around, and if you haven't been, GO, for you will

see a few trains there.

Yes,avoid eating more than three funnel cakes a day. 

Mike,I hope to see you there.

Brad

Well, I won't be going.  So rather that looking forward to it, it is more like I am anticipating I will hear about it here.  Hopefully there will be some good new product announcements, etc.  

I am looking forward to the new Lionel catalog that will be coming out at the same time.

Hi Mike      You are not the only that looks forward to York. We have two charter buses making stops on Long Island , Queens , Bronx and NJ. Through these bus trips I have met many train guys and we all enjoy each others company two times a year. York is still great and being with the group makes it even more special!   Lenny J

  I always look forward to York. I am an operator not a collector, so I mostly attend to see what's new and for the entertainment and camaraderie. But I always find something I can’t live without.
This year the Carlisle antique car swap meet is the same weekend. My buddies and I will attend that on Saturday.
  On Sunday we are planning to drive to New Freedom and ride behind the reproduction of the William H. Simpson #17. That is the locomotive that pulled Abraham Lincoln’s train to Gettysburg to deliver his famous address.
While you’re in that part of Pennsylvania, you can find many things to do. We always take an extra day to enjoy one of he attractions.

It's down on my priority list. 1st. is temps above freezing, then Allentown in Feb., then trip to Florida in March, THEN York. The older you get, the less wise it is to rush things.

I'm not looking forward to York, no not much. Lets see now, 84 days, 15 hours, 54 minutes & 40 seconds.

Nope.  Not even on my Train List of Things to Do.

I will be a essentially a York newbie as well, having not been there in 20 yrs.  My modular group is exhibiting.  I just really hope I can get off work as my busy season (spring and fall) is right when the york meet is held.  I am hugely excited about the possibility of going this spring!!

I'm always looking forward to the York Meet….. and any other local train show!!

I'm looking forward to running my air conditioner.

The only thing that you should avoid is spending all of your allotted spending $$$ as soon as you get in the doors.   The temptation will be great.

As for scenery, you should make a point to go to the Scenic Express booth in the Orange Hall and spend some time there.  They are great people (and forum sponsors), and they have just about anything you need to do scenery, including advice and probably how-to-videos.  There are also other scenery-oriented vendors in the Orange Hall (some do demonstrations), so plan to spend time there.  I would also check out the hall/dealer charts posted on the Eastern Division's web page to research other promising dealers (the charts do not change much from meet to meet).

You can also get building tips from some of the modular groups that set up, so don't forget to visit them.

Oh, and I start looking forward to the next York the moment I leave the fairgrounds...

Andy

With the National Capital Trackers taking over the ENITRE Black Hall...I just may be making my first trip to York in many years! Been a long time since I've been.....

Is anyone looking forward to York? I would say so!

This from a recent River City 3 Railers email I sent out.....

I usually leave at 0400 on the Thursday......getting through DC by 6AM and Balto around 0700-30.  In Hunt Valley Md, there is a Panera's where they usually have a fire going in the fireplace and I take a power nap.  I end up getting to the Fairgrounds between 9&10. There is usually a large group congregating outside of the Orange Hall and we visit till the opening bell.

 

Thursday night is the OGR Forum dinner/get-together at a new place since Friday's has been torn down.

 

I have already booked at the Hampton Inn Shrewsbury.....off I-83 just over the Mason-Dixon Line in southern York County

 

Friday AM has a choice of breakfast options.......Hampton Inn, Formal bkft with the LUG (Legacy Users Group) or an informal get-together with some of the members of the North Central High Railers (Baltimore and South Central PA group) and the Tinplate Trackers (DC,Balto, Annapolis, Northern VA group).  The last one has been my preference for the last few years and is a lot of fun. It's usually held at the Silver Dollar Diner

 

On Friday, I always go the OGR Forum Grandstand Mtg and leave around 5PM, getting to Baltimore/Catonsville around 6PM for dinner at the DoubleT Diner and then home......by that time the DC traffic has cleared out.  Usually arrive back in Richmond around 10 PM.....and start getting ready for October!

 

If that is indeed true, you National Capital Tracker folks need to really get the word out by posting a separate thread here promoting your participation.  Might even include a few teaser photos from prior displays to show the uninitiated what you have.

And, yes, I'm looking forward to York.  

I ALWAYS look forward to York!

--Greg

I injured my leg in September and missed York in October.  Third time in 35 years.  I am really looking forward to April.

Al

Yes Yes Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't hold back Don!

I remember you from the TCAMG, are you still a member? Stop by and say hello, I'm in the Orange Hall, not quite sure where I'll be yet. I've been in three different spots so far. I may be in Jack Rash's section, on the corner across from the entrance to Trainworld, or across from Trainworld again in the back room. Just look fro the coal load display.

Don Kane Jr 

Thanks for the response guys! Although I am still reeling from the Annual Christmas show, I know it's late into January but I must admit I'm hooked on toy trains and building villages that I can control when so much in my life seems to be out of my control.

I suppose it helps to be on this forum once in a while too!

Mike Maurice

I would like to go, But that is the weekend of Blissfield Railroad Days.  Having open house for two days and a two day swap meet here in town. 

Clem

...uhm...no....no..,and no  -jim

Silly question---of course

Thanks for asking

Somebody posted some photos from York one time which did not go over well!

Yes I will be looking forward to my 58th straight York. Wow 58 already!

I wasn't suggesting photos from York.  I was suggesting photos taken at other venues where the National Capital Trackers have displayed in the past.

It is my understanding that modular club members set up at York now CAN take photos of their layout during off-hours and "publish" them. About 3 years ago a few modular groups made it known to the ED that it would be "photos or no show".

It's YORK, its trains, as in the Ol Milwaukee commercial states,

"it doesn't get any better then this".

Does joining the TCA allow automatic admission to York?

Or do you have to buy separate tickets? 

Are they available at the door? Where?

Pardon the questions but I just sent in my membership application yesterday.

Looking forward to my first trip to York.

Thanks,

Sean

Joining the TCA does not provide admission to York. You must register and pay an admission fee. You can register at the door. Here is the Eastern Division's web site.

Once you are a TCA member, or even the membership itself, can be secured at York.  Admission to the event (the appropriate badge) can be obtained at the registration desk at the same time.  I don't recall the cost.

If you sent in your membership application yesterday, you should receive a response from the TCA well before the April York Meet.

TCA membership does not include York registration. When you receive membership confirmation, a York registration form may be included. Pre registration is $12, and $20 at the door. Register online: http//www.yorkregistration.org  or by phone: 1 814 928 0196. Advance registration must be postmarked by March 2 2014 if by mail, to receive the discount. Registration at the door can be done at the silver hall. It is a lot smoother then in years past, but there are still lines. If at all possible, register in advance.

Don

Thanks All,

Pre registration seems to be the best way to go.

Cheers,

Sean

Am planning to make my 3rd York this time if new job doesn't interfere - I just received my NC Real Estate Broker's license and hope to be busy!

My brother-in-law recently moved to Greencastle PA which will be our base of operation. 

I haven't been to York for a couple of years.......but I'm going to this one.  I retire March 31st and I am trading work for trains.  My wife and I have the room booked for 2 nights and can't wait.

That's great, John. Will you be at Allentown on 2/22?

Joe,

I will probably miss that one since the North Penn O Gaugers are having their open house that day.  It's in Souderton so you could stop by on the way home.  I hope to see you there.

I was looking forward to it, that is until I read about Thursday at Friday's ending. To tell the truth, the past couple of years it has been more about the social aspects then the show itself. I only spend about 6 hours on Thursday at the show, even though I am up there Wed through Friday.  If there's no Thursday's at Fridays in April, I may just cancel my hotel and drive up for a couple of hours Thursday afternoon and save the using points for the hotel.