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I had a great time yesterday, my 16th year going to York, 32 meets.

I took a day off from work👍

Around 10, my son who is a senior in college and graduates in a few weeks called, and said he had received a nice job offer, and had accepted it. That made my day.

I covered every aisle in every hall, walked 13,000 steps or 5 miles.

It seemed more of a larger constant crowd than in past years.

I met a public visitor for the first time, when I arrived at 7:30 to attend the Standard Gauge Modular Club Meeting in the dining Hall, saw him again later he said he was having a good time, and had no trouble paying at the Orange Hall, and getting his bracelet.

I had a nice breakfast with SGMA friends, and saw some great items members brought for show and tell. Then at 9AM I hit the halls. I picked up 7 Glenn Snyder wall racks, that probably saved me $75 in shipping, and I found a somewhat rare green MTH reproduction State Car “New Jersey” to add to my set, it was a good deal and probably saved me $125 including shipping on the car versus what I see then going for online. Talked with Lou “Keep Searchin’” Palumbo, and bought his book and got his Autograph. I also found a nice embroidered denim shirt for $30. Had a good crab cake and lemonade for lunch at Sherries food truck, then saw Mike Wolf at the MTH display, shook his hand and told him what a great job they were doing. Saw at least 20 ZWs going for $110 to $140, those have dropped, I was tempted but  didn’t need more power right now. I was expecting to see a ton of the new MTH M10 Wolverine tank cars, but only saw a few. In fact I saw much more new Lionel product for sale than MTH. I picked up my October York badge in the Silver Hall upon leaving. All TCA and security on hand were very friendly and welcoming. Thanks TCA Eastern Division, you make it look easy.

I noted Lionel, OGR, Atlas, and CTT were not there, that didn’t bother me too much. The big absence for me was Mr. Muffins trains, I like how he brings a ton of MTH to sell. Hope to see him back in October. 

I enjoyed seeing all the OGR Forumites that I have come to know. If it weren’t for the train Forums my circle of friends would be a lot smaller.

Finished it up with a nice dinner with friends at 7PM, with lots of laughs, as usual.

A little sore today: “Train Show legs”

I got home to my house in Hunt Valley, Maryland at 11PM. I am lucky it’s only a 45 minute drive for me.

Its predictable, I always look at this forum the next day after York, and learn that the great Meet I attended, was really a quite miserable affair...I must be missing something.

Please share your experiences.

PS

Here is a cool truck I saw in the parking lot:

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Thanks for the   POSITIVE   thread.  I had a great time, as usual, at York on Friday.  Been going twice each year since 1990.  Always good to see friends, the various train vendors.  Missed Lionel, Atlas O, but still had a great time.  TCA Eastern does a great job and deserves a lot of credit for continuing the spring/fall meet.  

Overall I feel there are more POSITIVE thinking attendees than the ones that always have something to complain about, legit or not.

Looking forward to October!😀

Very good Craig, I only stayed for thursday can left noon on friday.  However it was good talking to the people I do business with this is the only place I get to meet the people behind the product.  Nice to see Mr Muffins cruising the halls and having a good time. Throughly enjoy visiting and talking with the vendors. They always seem eager to know how their product was working out for me. Vendors  seemed more relaxed this time. Wound up buying a few items I was thinking about and ordering one from next catalogue.  Had a good time meeting my friends and people I only see at York.

Thank you TCA Eastern Div.

Clem 

I had a great time.  Nice break from work - I USE the vacation time that I EARNED!  (Schedule the time off in advance and get it approved, and if the boss tries to change it, say "sorry, already have reservations".)

Talked to lots of folks, visited the Red Lion train club, had some good food.  Saw some stuff I'd never seen before.  Oh, and picked up a few bargains.

Saw some empty tables, but a lot of that is due to age and illness - we're all going to be there someday.

Still worth it!

pennsy484 posted:

I too had a great time as usual.  Ended up spending a lot, but got stuff I like.   I have seen that suv as well over the years.  

Some York’s, I see a bunch of stuff I have been looking for, and spend more than usual, others time I buy almost nothing. It balances out. And when you hit a drought, it not that there was nothing to buy, there is always a ton to buy, but just not things that YOU want.

Craignor posted:
pennsy484 posted:

I too had a great time as usual.  Ended up spending a lot, but got stuff I like.   I have seen that suv as well over the years.  

Some York’s, I see a bunch of stuff I have been looking for, and spend more than usual, others time I buy almost nothing. It balances out. And when you hit a drought, it not that there was nothing to buy, there is always a ton to buy, but just not things that YOU want.

Yes! I was saying that exact thing yesterday.  Either way I have fun, either feel good getting cool stuff, or feel good saving some money. 😂 

I went with Trainpop, and we had a good time. 

Saw lots of familiar faces, good to see friends!

Parking lots were full, but the halls weren’t that crowded. Found what I went buy in the first 30 minutes, then enjoyed the day. Didn’t miss any of the absent active vendors. Always do miss the ones no longer around, Ma & Pa Jct, VInce’s, Loco Louie, Jds Ltd.

Barry was there, because everyone was remembering and talking about him!

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Jim M Sr posted:

Barry was there, everyone way remembering and talking about him!

Andy Edelman, of MTH, gave a very nice tribute to Barry at the OGR Forum Meeting on Friday. Not many of us in this hobby or elsewhere are irreplaceable, but it sure will be darn near impossible to replace Barry's full depth of knowledge about the DCS system AND his willingness to share what he knew.

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