York O-Gauge Social Media Mixer! Saturday, October 22nd 10:00am -11:30am

I plan to attend.

Malcolm

Going to be a great time! Looking forward to hanging out with more folks this October!

I can only hope somebody records it! Have a great time!

Joe Gozzo

Should be a lot of fun! In this hobby, we all interact with so many people throughout the year whether on forums, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, etc. It will be great chance for people to make in person connections.

- Jason

Nice. My son Matthias and I will be there!  Looking forward to meeting you all!

Great idea!

I leave for home Friday so I'll miss out.

If someone goes see if Chris can talk if you hold his arms down.  LOL!  Just kidding Chris.

You guys do a service to the hobby.  I think most of us appreciate that.  Have a great meet and greet!

Sounds fun!  I hope you livestream or record the mixer for us.

Hearing this just makes my first York trip all the more exciting.

Sounds great - thanks for the invite - I hope to be there 👍🏼🚂

Thank you for the head's up.......I hope to join everyone.......since I am running trains with the Trackers in the Purple Hall, I will make sure I'm free at that time.

Peter

Looks like I will have to change my plans for Saturday now. My first York just keeps getting better.

@ericstrains.com  are you still going to do a demo of the Base 3 with Lionel like you mentioned in the vol 2 catelogue video?

Figures I would miss this. I guess better luck for next year for me. Have a great time all, enjoy. See you next year.

Oh cool, great idea!  I don't usually go Saturday, but this would be fun!   Thanks for organizing it.

@ArtsModelTrains, great question! Unfortunately we will not be doing a Base3 demonstration. Lionel will not be at the show so the Base3 demonstration will be done at a separate event we are planning with the Lionel team. More details coming on that soon!

@Sean's Train Depot Hope to see you there my friend! We chose Saturday as we are hoping to bring some folks and families out to the event who may have school/ work on Thursdays and Fridays.

@Putnam Division posted:

Thank you for the head's up.......I hope to join everyone.......since I am running trains with the Trackers in the Purple Hall, I will make sure I'm free at that time.

Peter

Am I correct in assuming that "Trackers" is National Capital Trackers?  If so, that's great news - their layout is right up there with SGMA as my favorites, and I didn't know that they were planning to set up.  (Didn't get the notice in the mail, perhaps because I got my badge in April.)  I remember their setup from a few years ago - the layout was so long that it included an over/under - never seen a modular layout do that before.

@Trainwreck nate posted:

Looks like I will have to change my plans for Saturday now. My first York just keeps getting better.

Same here, and congrats on going to your first York.  I usually hit the road on Friday afternoon, but giving serious thought to sticking around.  My sweetheart's normal question on Saturday is "why did we stick around?", to which I rarely have a good answer.  She enjoys York, but with a full trunk by then and empty halls, she usually has a point. 

@Mallard4468 posted:

Am I correct in assuming that "Trackers" is National Capital Trackers?  If so, that's great news - their layout is right up there with SGMA as my favorites, and I didn't know that they were planning to set up.  (Didn't get the notice in the mail, perhaps because I got my badge in April.)  I remember their setup from a few years ago - the layout was so long that it included an over/under - never seen a modular layout do that before.

Yes......Tom (Gilly@N&W) and I have built two transition modules which make my 18' of linear space on the RC3R layout compatible with the NCT modules......overall, it is going to be an incredible display!

(I'm not too excited, am I?....)

Peter

Looking forward to attending the O Gauge Social Mixer.

This sounds like a great idea, can't wait to meet everyone!

I plan to attend.

Arnold

I can't wait for this event!  Youtube is great for providing one-way communication, these guys create content that us viewers (subscribers, I hope!) consume, but there's little opportunity for us to provide feedback other than the thumbs up "like" or leaving a comment.  The nice thing about this mixer is going to be the ability to actually rub elbows with these great guys.

Without a doubt, this will be a highlight of this fall's York event.  Thanks gents!

Stu

Thanks Stu! Looking forward to seeing you and the crew at the event!

Hard to believe the big show is only a week away...

Fantastic idea guys! This is something that this show has been needing! Can't wait to join the fun and see all the other folks out there! Gonna be a real good time!

~Matt C.

More trains here on my YT channel

https://www.youtube.com/channe...5ybvOOT9ETmKnxqD4NuQ

I will be there for sure.  I am just starting my YouTube channel PRR Joe.  I recently posted our Kids Club Halloween Modular layout.  Hope to get some good ideas.

@ericstrains.com posted:

Please join us for an O-Gauge Social Media Mixer at the upcoming TCA York Fall Train Meet in October!

Hosted By:

Chris of RBP Trains

Eric Siegel of Eric's Trains

Jason Stuckert of JDStucks

Norm Charbonnaeu of Norm's Trains

Date and Time: Saturday, October 22nd 10:00am -11:30am

Location: Orange Hall Meeting Room, Weis Arena

See you there!

Thanks,

Eric Siegel

Do you have an agenda?

@PRR Joe posted:

I will be there for sure.  I am just starting my YouTube channel PRR Joe.  I recently posted our Kids Club Halloween Modular layout.  Hope to get some good ideas.

Joe

Put your channel in your signature!

@Mallard4468 posted:

Do you have an agenda?

Social Media Mixer implies to me it's just a social event not really an organized meeting.  I'm probably wrong but I think the agenda is to meet with the group and just talk trains and have some fun.

That being said wouldn't next time be a good introduction into creating a successful channel.  That would require an agenda.

@NOT LionelLLC posted:

I can't wait for this event!  Youtube is great for providing one-way communication, these guys create content that us viewers (subscribers, I hope!) consume, but there's little opportunity for us to provide feedback other than the thumbs up "like" or leaving a comment.  The nice thing about this mixer is going to be the ability to actually rub elbows with these great guys.

Without a doubt, this will be a highlight of this fall's York event.  Thanks gents!

Stu

I agree with Stu.  It's a chance to just talk and meet other trains nuts!  No demos, or trainings, or anything, just a good old fashion social gathering.

Great question @Mallard4468. This event is really an opportunity to get together and meet each other in one place. We are also hosting on Saturday morning with the goal that the event could draw families or folks who were not able to get off work on Thursday or Friday, to the event, and ultimately, to the TCA.

MartyE and Sean are spot on.

Hope to see you there!

-Chris

@Chris1985 posted:

Great question @Mallard4468. This event is really an opportunity to get together and meet each other in one place. We are also hosting on Saturday morning with the goal that the event could draw families or folks who were not able to get off work on Thursday or Friday, to the event, and ultimately, to the TCA.

MartyE and Sean are spot on.

Hope to see you there!

-Chris

Not looking to turn it into a "program", but I'd like to suggest that each of the YouTube luminaries do a one- or two-minute introduction and explanation of what you are doing.

While I'm not afraid to go up to people and talk with them (although I'll admit that I froze when I thought I saw Neil Young a few years ago), members of the train community have a reputation for being socially awkward - a brief intro might raise the comfort level for some folks.   

@Chris1985 posted:

Great question @Mallard4468. This event is really an opportunity to get together and meet each other in one place. We are also hosting on Saturday morning with the goal that the event could draw families or folks who were not able to get off work on Thursday or Friday, to the event, and ultimately, to the TCA.

MartyE and Sean are spot on.

Hope to see you there!

-Chris

Just make sure that there are no Norfolk Southern engines around to distract Jason. Get him to buy more steam engines.

Hopefully you all have a blast. Stinks that I can't make it. It would have been on my list to pop over and chat with everyone. Not shortage of words come out of my mouth, have to get me to stop talking.

I hope somebody does a livestream or puts a live cam on a tri pod at the mixer. 

Don't just like those O Gauge YouTube videos ... SMASH that like button! 👍

I will be on my way home Saturday morning.

Would love to participate, but my buds and I will be headed home by that time on Saturday morning. Great idea for a social gathering, though!

@Allan Miller posted:

Would love to participate, but my buds and I will be headed home by that time on Saturday morning. Great idea for a social gathering, though!

Guys, what Allan is saying here is, "Guys, be sure to post a lot of photos here, tell us how much fun it was, etc., etc."

So make sure you guys know which person(s) are assigned to take pictures(everyone attending). In short, you guys best have a blast, and see if the next time you can get Allan to come and join. He is a hoot to talk to.

Look forward to attending!

Dave

Sounds like fun.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

Sounds like fun.

John, you have to be there so these youngsters can meet you. Well, the youngin's that are hosting that are the youngsters I mean. I'm sure they'd be happy to meet you.

Sadly Dave, most people seem to be younger than me nowadays!

I am not there yet, but almost everyone I work with John is way younger than me. Great people to boot. I can't ask for anything more than that. I guess that makes me the old man at work, even though I'm not the oldest.

Norm is there, so he's not that much of a youngin, though I don't know how old he is, probably younger than me maybe, or close to my age. Maybe you can get Norm to work scenery on your layout?

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

Sadly Dave, most people seem to be younger than me nowadays!

You should go John.  I'm sure the guys would love to hear the stories when you, Edison, Tesla, Bell, and Westinghouse used to play on the White House lawn with Lincoln's son.

@MartyE posted:

You should go John.  I'm sure the guys would love to hear the stories when you, Edison, Tesla, Bell, and Westinghouse used to play one the White House lawn with Lincoln's son.

 

That was after my time Marty.

Sounds great, but have a wedding to go to on Saturday. Next time.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

Sadly Dave, most people seem to be younger than me nowadays!

Being older than everyone else is just fine... until it's not.

@Mallard4468 posted:

Being older than everyone else is just fine... until it's not.

I like old people. Almost a good portion of my life everyone was older than me. Now it's about half and half.

@Paul Finn posted:

Sounds great, but have a wedding to go to on Saturday. Next time.

Bring them with you!

Sort of wonder how this event was going. I guess there will be posting later on when everyone gets settled today/tomorrow?

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 the room was packed! This was our first attempt at this type of event so we will work to polish and add things to it for the next show. Met a lot of great folks and gave away some fun door prizes!

We will need some working microphones and a bigger room for next year!

Thank you to all who attended and a special thanks to the LCCA, METCA and Trainz.com for the giveaways! And of course, thank you to the Eastern TCA for giving us the room and the opportunity to try something new!

@Chris1985 posted:

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 the room was packed! This was our first attempt at this type of event so we will work to polish and add things to it for the next show. Met a lot of great folks and gave away some fun door prizes!

We will need some working microphones and a bigger room for next year!

Thank you to all who attended and a special thanks to the LCCA, METCA and Trainz.com for the giveaways! And of course, thank you to the Eastern TCA for giving us the room and the opportunity to try something new!

Sounds great, I can't wait to see pictures and or videos if any were able to be shot.

You definitely don't want to use me as a microphone. The other day at work they were trying to get someone speeding away, I called their name, they heard. Nah, no steam whistle Dave loudness.

Hopefully next year works well for me and I'm able to attend. I'm going to see about getting to Allentown in a few weeks so I can at least see a few folks I have seen there before. I can't wait.

@Chris1985 posted:

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 the room was packed! This was our first attempt at this type of event so we will work to polish and add things to it for the next show. Met a lot of great folks and gave away some fun door prizes!

We will need some working microphones and a bigger room for next year!

Thank you to all who attended and a special thanks to the LCCA, METCA and Trainz.com for the giveaways! And of course, thank you to the Eastern TCA for giving us the room and the opportunity to try something new!

Great job, and thanks for putting it on.   

There were several interesting questions, and I gained some insight into the whole YouTube process.  It was nice to see so many younger folks in attendance.

I rarely stick around for Saturday (along with many others), but I stayed just to attend this meeting and I'm glad I did.  That said, considering the added expense of staying an extra day, I'm hoping you'll consider moving future meetings to Friday.  As big as the crowd was, I bet it would have been double had it been on Friday.

@Mallard4468 posted:

Great job, and thanks for putting it on.   

There were several interesting questions, and I gained some insight into the whole YouTube process.  It was nice to see so many younger folks in attendance.

I rarely stick around for Saturday (along with many others), but I stayed just to attend this meeting and I'm glad I did.  That said, considering the added expense of staying an extra day, I'm hoping you'll consider moving future meetings to Friday.  As big as the crowd was, I bet it would have been double had it been on Friday.

Last October it was great to talk with Sean, Jason, and Chris during my time at York. I had always wanted to run into Jason and tell him how cool his old layout was. Since moving, he is working on his new one which will be incredible to say the least. Chris and Sean's layout are pretty darn cool too.

Norm's layout is off the hook as they say, you do several double takes to see if you are looking at a model or the real deal. I haven't met Norm or Eric, would be a good thing.

Eric's layout is just insane how big it is all throughout his basement. I think he has made it so he hasn't overdone each scene to overcrowd it. Each room has just what it needs to complete the effect of where it is supposed to be. I haven't had a chance to view quite a few of his videos lately. I know he had been slowly working on the Carolina rooms water effects and some other details last I saw.

Some good young blood to keep the hobby rolling. As a note, these aren't the only young ones to mention, as a few of their good buddies are also young and out there.

I got there late and it was too packed to get in and get a seat so I had to leave. I was lucky to meet and talk to Eric on Thursday, he's a great guy!

Made it there too late for the show, did get to say hi to the principal movers and shakers just before they went their seperate ways.

I was the guy with the Amtrak hoodie

Will try to make it next year. Hopefully I will have been able to add some more videos to my own semingly-neglected channel by then

---PCJ