Did I read somewhere that the purchase of tickets to attend the October 2021 York train show begins on some date in July?
@Allan Miller posted:I have my reservations made with La Quinta for three nights. Did not make them directly with the hotel. La Quinta (direct) room rates were higher and they had, on their website at least, a pre-payment required, no refund/no cancellation policy posted (that may have changed by now; I have not checked recently). Anyhow, made my reservation via Booking.com
If you go thru Wyndham Rewards (free to join), you can book a cancellable reservation (24 hours in advance) without pre-payment (or save a few bucks by paying now, but not worth the risk IMO). My rate for October is under $120/night including tax with AARP discount. Since LQ is part of Wyndham, the rewards program has more ability to fix problems than third-party sites.
I'm not affiliated with LQ or Wyndham; I've just had good luck with their program.
@Mark Boyce posted:You could make a whole week of it with all the great places to stop.
Between the shops in/near Wheeling, Horseshoe Curve, and Strasburg, that's what we're planning. Too bad that minor league baseball is over by then.
@Arnold D. Cribari posted:Did I read somewhere that the purchase of tickets to attend the October 2021 York train show begins on some date in July?
Yes, preregistration for the fall show opens on July 15th.
Does anyone know if there will be a bandit meet at Wyndham Oct 2021?
Yes, I am going. I just bought my airline ticket, hotel and rental car today. Coming from California. After being locked up for more than a year, looking forward to see trains again!
Are there going to be bandit meets during the York Oct 2021 week? Trying to figure out what days I need to be there. Thanks!
@Bobby Cox posted:Are there going to be bandit meets during the York Oct 2021 week? Trying to figure out what days I need to be there. Thanks!
Call the venues where they are held and ask if anyone has reserved space.
-Greg
I called Wyndam where they have the largest bandit meet. Agent said they will have the bandit meet there on Tuesday and Wednesday. Yea! I made my room reservation there.
@Lionelski posted:I don't know if it is open yet, but the Harley Davidson factory tour in York is a fun visit, even if you don't ride.
I took that tour once and it was very interesting. Even though I am not into motorcycles I really enjoyed it. And it was free too!
Will all the halls be open or will there be some limitations.
I understand that members who are already registered and have a table registration will have a table but they may not be in the same location. Could that change as we get closer to the date.
@WaynePa posted:Will all the halls be open or will there be some limitations.
I understand that members who are already registered and have a table registration will have a table but they may not be in the same location. Could that change as we get closer to the date.
Fyi...this was answered earlier in this thread.
-Greg
@John E K posted:I met with Dan Danielson this morning and he confirmed the following for the October York Show:
- Registration will open online on or before July 17th. An announcement will be made through the TCA email list prior.
- They expect the tables to sell out. Aisles will be wider for adequate social distancing, causing the removal of around 170 tables.
- Member tables will be in the Black and Yellow Halls.
- Monday activity - Movie Night in the Blue Hall. Under Siege 2, Steven Seagal is the cook on a train in this one?
- Tuesday Night Reception 5:30p-7p. Hall TBD, finger food, etc.
- No activities on Wednesday.
- Show opens Noon on Thursday.
All information should be considered as subject to adjustment. Hope this helps your planning.
@WaynePa posted:Will all the halls be open or will there be some limitations.
I understand that members who are already registered and have a table registration will have a table but they may not be in the same location. Could that change as we get closer to the date.
John posted this info a few pages back.
@MartyE posted:John posted this info a few pages back.
I am a little confused by the line: "Member tables will be in the Black and Yellow Halls." I am thinking that this means in addition to the Blue and Silver Halls. Can anyone confirm that? Thanks.
Pat
Don't forget the white hall. 
Yep, I'm guessing they are adding tables, the black hall is pretty small, but there's usually a layout there.
@Greg Houser posted:Fyi...this was answered earlier in this thread.
-Greg
Tried to find it but no luck.
I was told the following: Orange hall only on Thursday with no tables booths only, silver and blue open with limited tables on Friday and Saturday.
No other information on the other halls except they are listed on the registration form which was probably printed a long time ago.
Calm down!! Get your vaccination improve the numbers and things will come around!!! State rulings are changing seems like daily, but going in right direction!!
I have to believe that the Member Halls will be open Thursday at well, including the Blue and Silver Halls, which are by far the largest Member Halls. And who knows how many tables will ultimately be allowed, if conditions continue to improve and social distancing requirements continue to be relaxed and in many cases eliminated. We shall see.
Pat
Hopefully, wider aisles are an idea that will stick going forward. The aisles seem to get narrower each year. 
I think that wider aisles will make it easier for folks to browse at their leisure, which should lead to more purchases.
Mallard, I agree, I like wider aisles that allow someone to stoop down to look at what a vendor has under the table and still let traffic including wheelchairs move easily. I guess that becomes more important as we get older.
