My dear friend Jack Pearce, the master of lighting passenger cars and vehicles, will not be there. It will be the first York Meet that Jack will have missed in many, many years. This is not by his choice, of course. It is because of the ridiculous US border restrictions for Canadians.
Pat
@Tom Tee posted:Will Nicholas Smith, Trainworks, Hennings, etc... be at York this fall?
How much shrinkage will there be?
No Nicholas Smith.
We regret that we will not be attending the York show. It is the first miss for us going back to the 60's when it was held in the Guernsey Pavilion on Rt. 30 . Bill is highly involved in Lansdale's rain delayed "Founders Day" program for that weekend, culminating w/ a huge fireworks show across the street from our shop. We are short handed as is, let alone providing personnel for York. My son Harry III is just getting over his cancer battle, Walt is just recovering from Covid 19, and leaves only yours truly at 78. I put in 50-60 hours a week keeping the parts up, & shipping. I need my boys to do the York show, and it ain't happening this year!! I will miss all of our contacts attending, but I am sure we will attend in the spring. If any of you are in the area Saturday, stop by and watch the fireworks.
Sincerely, Harry Jr., Harry III, Bill, Tom ( my brother ), Ron, Stephanie, Walt, Debbie, Zach, Bill Jr., and Tyler.
@OGR CEO-PUBLISHER posted:John....would you like to use our booth (FREE!!)? If so, give me a call.
Class act, right there, Alan!!
-Greg
@dk122trains posted:TW Trainworx I believe will not be there Roger got Covid pneumonia in July and is on the road to recovery keep him and Dorcie in your prayers. But I will be there to help the economy see friends and wear my OGR attire!!!
Ah that stinks. I guess that is why not a lot has been posting from Dorcie.
@MIKATT1 posted:So Marty if you are going there, will there be a Legacy / TMCC meeting?
Nope. Too hard to plan with things in flux. Once things calm down we’ll see.
It doesn’t matter what dealers won’t be at York. I’ll just buy from those that are there and still have a great time!! Simple.
This actually might be pretty good, not so jammed. Gives you more time to browse closer through all the halls with less tables. I'm sure I will find something!
@Traindiesel posted:It doesn’t matter what dealers won’t be at York. I’ll just buy from those that are there and still have a great time!! Simple.
You and me both! I'm just not getting upset about less dealers. I will be out of the house, among friends, among trains, and having a good time. I already pledge to myself to make sure I spend some money on the vendors that do show up and making sure I pay closer attention to the member halls.
To the vendors not coming, I completely get it, and I'll see you in the spring hopefully. As of now 21 days and change! Woo Hoo!
I'll spend less money on closeouts - have too many unopened boxes of bargains from previous meets anyway. Looking forward to a less-rushed atmosphere. Hope it will be good for the remaining vendors.
@Mallard4468 posted:I'll spend less money on closeouts - have too many unopened boxes of bargains from previous meets anyway. Looking forward to a less-rushed atmosphere. Hope it will be good for the remaining vendors.
Yep, I'll probably get more time to stroll through the member halls, sometimes there are some real bargains there. 
Who knows, this just might end up being a great York meet! Any York meet is a good one, hoping for something extra. 
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Yep, I'll probably get more time to stroll through the member halls, sometimes there are some real bargains there.
I promise not to talk your ear off John. Since you'll be moving around, it may be hard to find you to do that.
Regardless, any York is a great York in my opinion. I get to stroll around and admire all there is to see, and talk too much most of the time. Don't know how much will be in my spending block, but that is okay too as I don't really need much. Heck, maybe I'll bite on some old tinplate stuff that I always walk around admiring this time around.
Just talking for myself, I am kind of like some others, the loss of 'major players' doesn't bother me much. Really looking forward to going and sharing the experience with others and if I find some neat stuff, great! Looking forward to possibly running into some of the people from here (not literally).
@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:I promise not to talk your ear off John. Since you'll be moving around, it may be hard to find you to do that.
If there's a mask requirement, you may not recognize me when I walk right by.
@irish rifle posted:My dear friend Jack Pearce, the master of lighting passenger cars and vehicles, will not be there. It will be the first York Meet that Jack will have missed in many, many years. This is not by his choice, of course. It is because of the ridiculous US border restrictions for Canadians.
Pat
@dk122trains posted:TW Trainworx I believe will not be there Roger got Covid pneumonia in July and is on the road to recovery keep him and Dorcie in your prayers. But I will be there to help the economy see friends and wear my OGR attire!!!
Irish,
Ridiculous? Can't keep politics out of anything, no matter how hard you try can you?
Get well soon Roger!
(By the way the Canadians are still ridiculously keeping most of us U.S. residents out too.)
Mike
@gunrunnerjohn posted:If there's a mask requirement, you may not recognize me when I walk right by.
Is a mask requirement a possibility? I didn't see that on the EDTCA website. I am guessing there won't be a mask requirement. Too bad as I really really really want to go but have decided against it. A requirement would get me thinking twice.
This will be my first York attendance ever, so at the very least I was wondering if Trainworld will be there? I'm sure I'll still have a great time, even if there are less vendors. I'm used to attending swap meets with no more than 15-20 vendors anyway.
I'm sure plenty of vendors will still show up. Also, don't discount the member halls, lots of good deals to be had there as well.
@jini5 posted:Is a mask requirement a possibility? I didn't see that on the EDTCA website. I am guessing there won't be a mask requirement. Too bad as I really really really want to go but have decided against it. A requirement would get me thinking twice.
I think that this had been discussed on a prior thread. I believe it was at the time up to the discretion of the individual, but as others have stated before, things may change. I would suggest calling the EDTCA and see what they say. They will give you some kind of answer and may say exactly what I just said with a "stay tuned" attached. Regardless, see what comes.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:If there's a mask requirement, you may not recognize me when I walk right by.
I'll just have to keep my eyes peeled then.
@jini5 posted:Is a mask requirement a possibility? I didn't see that on the EDTCA website. I am guessing there won't be a mask requirement. Too bad as I really really really want to go but have decided against it. A requirement would get me thinking twice.
You can certainly wear a mask if you like, and I'm sure a lot of folks will indeed be so equipped.
@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:I think that this had been discussed on a prior thread. I believe it was at the time up to the discretion of the individual, but as others have stated before, things may change. I would suggest calling the EDTCA and see what they say. They will give you some kind of answer and may say exactly what I just said with a "stay tuned" attached. Regardless, see what comes.
No need to call. It's posted on the ED TCA site. No mask requirement as of now.
- Greg
@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:I'll just have to keep my eyes peeled then.
I have a feeling there will be many people looking at each other's chests for the name on your York badge or stitched on your shirt this year. My wife said now we'll know how she feels when she goes out. I know you'll have to look at my chest as I'll have a mask on.
-Greg
Rusty Wingnut?
FWIW, I did get email confirmation from both Charles Ro and Nicholas Smith that they will NOT be at this October York.
Our group will still be there and enjoy the meet. There will be plenty of things to do and spend our money on. An excellent chance to concentrate on the member halls for a lot of gems to purchase. Just looking forward to the "immersion" of the York event.
Greg
@Mellow Hudson Mike posted:Irish,
Ridiculous? Can't keep politics out of anything, no matter how hard you try can you?
Get well soon Roger!
(By the way the Canadians are still ridiculously keeping most of us U.S. residents out too.)
Mike
Mike:
Chill out. My comment had nothing to do with politics, so your characterization of my comment is what's political. I could care less who made the rule. The rule is in fact ridiculous for fully vaccinated Canadians like Jack. BTW, your comment about Canada keeping most Americans out of Canada is also totally false. Have a nice day.
Pat
I can't predict the future, but Pennsylvania is similar to NJ with how Delta is hitting it so I suspect in the three weeks until York there won't be a mask mandate. If it follow the pattern around here in NJ, they may 'encourage' mask wearing. One note (and this is just for information and it is relevant to the discussion), recent things I have read coming from studies said that even if other are not wearing a mask/face covering it does reduce risk for the person wearing it. Giving this is also coming near cold and flu season, wearing a mask may not be a bad idea anyway
Get your flu shot now, it takes several weeks to become effective.
I can't speak to Pennsylvania, but in CT, the trend has been for declining case counts. Yesterday, we had our lowest case count in several months - 165 new cases. Hopefully, that trend continues.
Pat
I have just ordered some scenery material from Scenic Express. They have just moved to Colorado and they said they will NOT be at YORK.
@laz1957 posted:I have just ordered some scenery material from Scenic Express. They have just moved to Colorado and they said they will NOT be at YORK.
I knew Jim had a home in Colorado, but did not realize he had permanently moved there. His store in PA has been closed. We will certainly miss him at the York Meet. My understanding is that he will be at the Amherst Train Show in January.
Pat
Pennsylvania numbers have been increasing for 3 weeks. We have between 4500 and 5000 per day as of 9-30-21.
@bigkid posted:I can't predict the future, but Pennsylvania is similar to NJ with how Delta is hitting it so I suspect in the three weeks until York there won't be a mask mandate. If it follow the pattern around here in NJ, they may 'encourage' mask wearing. One note (and this is just for information and it is relevant to the discussion), recent things I have read coming from studies said that even if other are not wearing a mask/face covering it does reduce risk for the person wearing it. Giving this is also coming near cold and flu season, wearing a mask may not be a bad idea anyway
I've been told that I look better when wearing a mask...
@irish rifle posted:I knew Jim had a home in Colorado, but did not realize he had permanently moved there. His store in PA has been closed. We will certainly miss him at the York Meet. My understanding is that he will be at the Amherst Train Show in January.
Pat
Since Scenic Express is planning to be at Amherst in January, would it be correct to assume that they will return to York in the future? (I sure hope so.)
@irish rifle posted:I knew Jim had a home in Colorado, but did not realize he had permanently moved there. His store in PA has been closed. We will certainly miss him at the York Meet. My understanding is that he will be at the Amherst Train Show in January.
Pat
I was hoping that wouldn't be the case but figured it might. I'll be at the scenery stage of my layout by York and was planning on buying a bunch of stuff from him. Moving anywhere is an undertaking let alone across the country.
-Greg
Wearing a mask? Which one, Frankenstein, Dracula, Bigfoot… Halloween is coming….🤣😲😁
The Orange Hall, in particular, is shaping up to be a very interesting place this time around. One hunch I have though:
There will be a good many TCA members coming to this October York event because they have been cooped up and away from friends and the "train scene" for going on two years or more. Those manufacturers/suppliers/dealers who DO show up will likely do especially well at this meet because there will be hobbyists there with money to spend. Most folks will not want to leave York with their wallets still full, even if everything they might have been looking/hoping for can't be found.
@Allan Miller posted:Those manufacturers/suppliers/dealers who DO show up will likely do especially well at this meet because there will be hobbyists there with money to spend. Most folks will not want to leave York with their wallets still full, even if everything they might have been looking/hoping for can't be found.
I had the same feeling, it'll be a good York for some vendors, and it's always a good York for me.
Hi Folks,
I have been waiting since August 1st for a mover to show up moving me from Buckeye, AZ to Buffalo NY. I JUST got word they will come and pack me up October 14th. It this holds true, I will head for Buffalo pulling my 15' cargo trailer, with a 4 day 2400 mile drive to look forward to, probably leaving by the 16th. So time will be tight for my drive to York and finding a Hotel room. Regardless, I will hopefully be attending my first York since I moved to Buckeye about 14 years ago. Look forward to meeting old friends, once again. Oh, I am not pre-registered, so I will have to register at the meet.
It is nice to see folks like Gunrunner john posting positive posts about the event. Maybe I'll bump into Allan M, and we can once again compare how our hearts are doing :-)
I'm up to 9 stents now, but still am VERY thankful for every new sunrise I get to witness!
Don't know what I might be looking for, but it won't be $141.00 cabooses! :-)
So if I make it, just say Hi if you see me!
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