October York week

I was wondering the same thing.  I want to book my flights and hotel, but need to find out.  Joe, hopefuly your topic grows some answers.  I myself, miss York alot.

The last I remembered did they plan on doing away with Thursday York??? Seems like ages ago.

According to York TCA registration it is three days for this event. October 21-23

I wonder if our ancient badges are still good for this show.

From what I have read, yes, they are still good for next show.

Joe mentioned hearing about possible “Special  Events” possibly affecting timeline.  It would be good to get early confirmation from “The Meet” officials.  With 6 months to go, I’m optimistic there will be a York, albeit with some tweaks I’m sure.  I will probably book the hotel with a night extra on the front and back.

I can almost feel standing in the lobby with the National Anthem playing.  Hopefully Dennis gets a stock of ballast 😊.  That seems to be a hot commodity being sequestered for the last 13 months.

I'm sure that with enough of the railroading community beginning to ask these great questions that answers will be given in due time. With the California show(I think that's the convention, right) being green lit, probably a press release would be coming in June or July to go with the nasty thing we are still dealing with. If our badges from April 2020 are still good, I need to figure out where I had buried mine. Typically important things like that I put where I know to look for them, usually on my bookcase(where things sit as I grab stuff there to take with me to York). To my know, I somehow don't think it made it's its way upstairs and is sitting elsewhere in the house. It could be by the Canon that I will be shooting outside photos this weekend with, I'll have to check there.

My unused badge is still in the badge holder hanging on the hook in my train room.  I expect the meet to be a-go in October, but it remains to be seen if I will be able to go.  Yes, details about the meet should be available in due time.

Bryant, Standing with my hand over my heart hearing the National Anthem in the main hall lobby was a moving experience.  I think I will be ready for some of that ballast when the time comes.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

I wonder if our ancient badges are still good for this show.

@amflyer336 posted:

From what I have read, yes, they are still good for next show.

I think so too, now I just gotta find mine!

I made my room reservations and have my pre-purchased tag from 4 meets ago so I am ready.  I have nothing I need to buy but am ready to just get out and about.

I'm hoping for another big event in Strasburg like when 611 was down for York week.  Remember that Skip?  That would make for one **** of a week.

@superwarp1 posted:

I'm hoping for another big event in Strasburg like when 611 was down for York week.  Remember that Skip?  That would make for one **** of a week.

I remember that Gary, we met waiting on line. I have a picture of Skip in front of me though he is about 8 or so feet away. He got the whole 611 cab your where as I was only able to get a whistle blow, but either way it was great. Managed to bang my head on 611 on the way out. So, if ever 611 comes up here again, be sure to look for the dent with my head impression on the engineer's side, lol. 🤪

Nothing has been shared since the latest announcement from the Eastern Division last month.   For those who missed it:

-Greg

If YORK does happen in October it probably will be the 2 dealer halls (orange purple). There isn't any way you can provide a safe distance for the sellers in any other hall considering the closeness of tables. Also I have concerns for those that won't get vaccinated. I know it's your choice but it has to be received by the majority of our country for this to work. Right now I don't see those numbers out there. I am in the over 65 group and I am looking forward to receive a booster in 6 months. Dave

I expect the October York meet to happen with a complete week of fun. Fairgrounds Thurs, Fri & Sat. "Bandit" meets Mon, Tues & Wed. Reasonable safety precautions should be expected though

Choo-choo barn, the TCA Museum, Strasburg RR and the Pennsylvania RR Museum can be in full swing too.

My friends and I have had our hotel reservations for months already, still have my April 2020 badge. Will be there from Tuesday through Saturday - 186 days to go!

Dave, be optimistic.  Many people in the age group that attend York have already been vaccinated and, by October, I would guess that most, if not all, healthy people in that age group will be vaccinated. indoor train shows started on LI last week, good attendance, all tables sold out. Temps taken, masks required and hand sanitizers.

400 plus outdoor tables at Kutztown happened in March. Lots of happy people in attendance too. This will be repeated in mid May.

Individuals gotta trust their own instincts as to their levels of comfort. I, for one, am comfortable in going for the full experience. October will be more than a year and a half since the country shut down - IMHO, we gotta get our freedom back.

The Mrs. and I both had Covid 19 in November, so I know what it is about. The light is at the end of the tunnel, time to get back to normal.

I’m cautiously optimistic for all the reasons everyone stated above.  I think there is a good chance it will happen, but I don’t expect Eastern Division and York Fairgrounds to announce anything for a while.  The unforeseen setbacks certainly could happen.

I am an optimist.  Just got off the phone wirth the Wyndham.  Reservations set.  Car next!  Why?  Since Covid most of the Car Rental companies have sold off inventory.  18 out of 20 major airports report no availability often.  As a business traveler it was the last reservation in the past.  Today - Car, Airline & then hotel.  Just a perspective from a full time road warrior to his friends in the hobby.

The sun will come up tomorrow.  Things will get better.  Prepare to go to York with the anticipation of having a great time.  Reservations can always get cancelled.  FWIW, the manager at the Wyndham told me they are doing a brisk business of reservations for York.  Locally, they are excited about it.  We can let situations make our day.  Or we can make the day as good as we can.  This is a nice topic with alot to look forward to.  Please everyone, please keep it here.  See you all at York.  178 days or so to go

I am so ready for York and it will happen . My vision is halls will have different setup and to spread us out  maybe even outdoors weather permitting and so what if you wear a mask live your life use common sense and let's have fun and companionship again covid and all disease are never going away.Ladies and gentlemen ready your wallets and start the countdown please!!