Good morning everyone. I was just wondering can anyone suggest what day  is best for the pre York meets? I assume it would be Monday as that would be when things are first set up but I could be entirely wrong.

Thanks, Miketg

@Miketg posted:

Good morning everyone. I was just wondering can anyone suggest what day  is best for the pre York meets? I assume it would be Monday as that would be when things are first set up but I could be entirely wrong.

I've been going to the Bandits and Pre Show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays since the Pre Show started, and when it comes to the Pre Show, Monday would probably be a good day if you want first crack at what vendors brought, although they may not have everything out -- I've seen things there on a Wednesday that were definitely not out on Tuesday.  When it comes to the Bandit Meets, some vendors do not set up on Mondays, and the weather will play a role at the Wyndham Garden, since they have outdoor vendors, and some of them only set up in really good weather, and others will set up in less-than-ideal conditions.

Andy

I go to the bandit meets on Monday; that works best for my schedule.  I can visit all of them before hotel check in at 3 PM.

Thanks folks, this is really helpful! Mike

The meet at Four Points Sheraton is a ghost town on Wednesday morning.  The Wyndham Garden fades quickly around lunch time on Wednesday.

I get their Tuesday about 7 AM…..breakfast at Round-the-Clock……then the Sheraton. Next, the Fairgrounds…..and, last the Wyndham (I wait for it to get warmer)……One day is usually enough……

Peter

@Mallard4468 posted:

IIRC, the last pre-meet sale only had about a dozen vendors.  One of them had a large selection of Atlas reefers; those always seem to attract a lot of attention.  Not a lot of foot traffic when I was there.

I remember hearing some of the vendors complain about poor sales, while others thought it was worthwhile.  My guess is that if items are priced to sell, they will move.

I heard the same comments, but I hear similar at pretty much every train show.

The Pre Show does seem to be growing.  There were more vendors there the second time than were there the first time, and the EDTCA has published the Purple Hall Chart for this coming meet.  The dates on the chart run from 10/14 to 10/19, and there looks like there are more vendors than last time.  The chart does NOT indicate, however, if all these vendors will be there for the Pre Show, or if some of them are just coming for the T-F-S meet days.  I guess we will find out soon.

Andy

Well, for the 1st time in 47 years I will not be going to York.  I have a bad cold, and my daughter thinks I should stay home. I'm 94 years old and she drives me even though I still drive. Boy, am I going to miss all of you guys. I am also going to miss Round the Clock. I have been eating breakfast there since it opened about 25 years ago.  I started all the TCA guys going there. Peter, tell Liviu Hotea the manager that my Daughter & I won't be there. He was always very nice to us.                                                                                                    Thanks.

@eddie g posted:

Well, for the 1st time in 47 years I will not be going to York.

You are most definitely a "fixture" at York, Eddie, and your participation will be missed by many who are accustomed to seeing you there. Wishing you all the best in every respect!

@eddie g posted:

Well, for the 1st time in 47 years I will not be going to York.  I have a bad cold, and my daughter thinks I should stay home. I'm 94 years old and she drives me even though I still drive. Boy, am I going to miss all of you guys. I am also going to miss Round the Clock. I have been eating breakfast there since it opened about 25 years ago.  I started all the TCA guys going there. Peter, tell Liviu Hotea the manager that my Daughter & I won't be there. He was always very nice to us.                                                                                                    Thanks.

Will do and please take care and feel better.

We will miss you.

Peter

Eddie,

I'll miss my bi-annual chat with you and your daughter in the Blue Hall at your tables. Take good care of yourself and feel better.

Ted

Eddie, take care of yourself and get better, that is the most important.  We will miss you and your daughter in the Blue Hall, but please take care of yourself.

Best Wishes!!

Eddie, feel better. I got too much going on and won't make it. I sort of thought maybe, but plans changed with family stuff as usual. You all have a great time, have a round of coffee(or tea) for Eddie, and when you get to Quaker Steak, have a Guinness for me. Toast to all the great friends. Miss you all. Have an excellent York, even if you buy nothing at all.

Eddie, I'm sorry to hear you're under the weather and will miss York.  Take care of yourself and April will be here before you know it.

-Greg

Hi Peter I’m coming alone this time  my partner in crime Stu can’t make it this time , see you all at the dinner on Thursday, thanks for putting this together for so many years

Fred B

Eddie

Never  have met you over the years.  I’m sorry that you are sick and can’t make this trip. You are definitely a legend when it comes to York. I and am sure many wish you a speedy recovery.

Thanks all for your good wishes. I'm counting the days till April.

@eddie g posted:

Thanks all for your good wishes. I'm counting the days till April.

Hope you get better soon Eddie, ….if it weren’t for your countdowns, I’d miss it too!!..

I won’t be able to make it to York this year either, ….workload, and very low staffing says I gotta stay behind & grind ….😞

Pat

Eddie, Sorry to hear you're under the weather. When you're feeling better, you and Jim and I will meet for lunch.

@FredB posted:

Hi Peter I’m coming alone this time  my partner in crime Stu can’t make it this time , see you all at the dinner on Thursday, thanks for putting this together for so many years

Fred B

Got it!

Peter

Get well soon! @eddie g

April will be here soon enough, start the countdown!

In a few minutes I’ll be hotsteppin’ on the jet on the way to the York Meet!!!

Awwwww what a rush!!!

Safe travels, Brian (and everyone else)!

-Greg

Traincation is upon us!  Safe travels everyone!

Sound the trumpets!!  TRAINDIESEL has landed in Philadelphia!  Ready for another fabulous York Meet!!

YEET!

Videos of the action is always welcome

Traindiesel rules!!

Got into York Sunday afternoon.

They are calling me from the tables!!!

Already had a serious shopping today!!

More will call me tomorrow!!

On Thursday, dealer halls do not open until noon, correct?  I’ve always attended the meet on Fridays but am likely going Thursday this time.

Thanks,

Rick

Correct, open at noon on Thursday.

As soneones aid above, l have not knowingly met you over the  years..... in April maybe you can wear a sign around your neck, or on table if set up, that screams "Hi! I'm Eddie!".  Warning. with all of us wanting to pump your paw, you might not get any train hunting done!

The York Meet is heeeeeeerrrrrrrre!!