York Count Down....

@mike g. posted:

Hi guys asking for a friend he was just wondering if this is an east coast thing, or is there folks that come from the west? Seems like a long way to go for a train show!

I live in SoCal and have traveled to 29 York Meets ... almost always meeting up with a group of guys from NorCal and then spending time & dinners with some local "Easties".

It's always a great trip - especially if you plan (and take) enough time to explore the NE and D.C. area.  We've certainly seen most of the sights/sites in the area - historic and contemporary.  We've been able to make trips on most local NE and mid-Atlantic "tourist" trains.  We've seen many home layouts.  And that's not to mention that April York ALWAYS provides opportunities to take in some MLB or MiLB games in the wider area.  October York leads us to the fall colors - and other autumn attractions.

I haven't been to York since October, 2019, but I might make the trip in October.  And, that depends on a number of factors ....

Good luck in your plans to go to York

Just curious, is their AC in any of the halls?

There is for sure AC in the Blue, Silver, and Orange halls.

I’m too excited to sleep!!! I better start counting railroad ties…

Woohoo!  Finally on my way to my first York! If you see a tall guy walking around in an old J&L steel hat, say hi!

-Justin

I will heading westbound on early Friday am for York for the 9am start. Going for the day and heading back home later that night.
First time in almost 30 years of attending York that I am going for one day only.

I just finished Day 1 of my first trip ever to York. Wow! I've been to a lot of train shows, but this was so much bigger and there was SO MUCH O stuff! I got through the Silver Hall and part of the Orange Hall. I've only recently gotten into model railroading, so it was nice to see the products in person that I have been drooling over online. Those Ross switches sure are nice! I am keeping a tight rein on purchases as we have not started building the layout yet. The only thing I bought today was a Weaver Chessie covered hopper car. I am really looking forward to Day 2 tomorrow!

It was a great day.....I want to thank all who came by the layouts in the Purple Hall......especially, I appreciate all the kind comments on our D-27 module!

Peter

@Ted Bertiger posted:

I will heading westbound on early Friday am for York for the 9am start. Going for the day and heading back home later that night.
First time in almost 30 years of attending York that I am going for one day only.

The Quaker Steak and Lube after-party at the LaQuinta greatly suffered this meet!!!

-Greg

I've been up since 4am, can't sleep! I'm hitting the road at 7:30am.

Crowd is lighter but on Thursday so lots of bags and boxes go out the door so the spenders are here.And they and the dollars and cents will out weigh crowd numbers. April York is the end of the train season and costs and the internet change how we live.Its still a great time! And there are some great bargains and rare finds.

Well day one was a blast! I left with a vehicle loaded! Couldn’t even see out the rear view mirror! I sure did exceed my budget but some deals simple couldn’t get set back down. I was able to negotiate all my prices down from sticker price, even at METCA using the Chris’s Trains and Things discount.

I’ll be York bound in roughly 2 hours for round two! Hope everyone is having a fantastic time at York! Safe travels!

Wonderful Thursday - saw a million friends all with smiles on their faces 👍🏼🚂 - on my way now looking forward to today

@Greg Houser posted:

The Quaker Steak and Lube after-party at the LaQuinta greatly suffered this meet!!!

-Greg

Only a few folks there at Quaker Steak? I guess that's why no pictures then?

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Only a few folks there at Quaker Steak? I guess that's why no pictures then?

I was not able to make it to York this time due to some unexpected problems with the cataract surgery I had recently, but plan to be there in Oct. and we'll try to do it up right--hopefully with a good-size crowd--at Quaker Steak on that Thursday.

I just got back and purchased a few things. I passed on a few items at outstanding prices, just didn't need them. I had a lot of fun! 

@Allan Miller posted:

I was not able to make it to York this time due to some unexpected problems with the cataract surgery I had recently, but plan to be there in Oct. and we'll try to do it up right--hopefully with a good-size crowd--at Quaker Steak on that Thursday.

One thing I always enjoying is chatting with you or any of the other OGR folks Allan. I can remember of 2018's October York Ed and I talking quite a bit before the Friday meeting as I was helping him set up. Sure miss that.

@Putnam Division posted:

It was a great day.....I want to thank all who came by the layouts in the Purple Hall......especially, I appreciate all the kind comments on our D-27 module!

Peter

The loop appeared to handle a longer train than the original Lionel version that I'm familiar with - do you have a track plan for it?

I thought that the meet was very busy for April.  Parking lot was pretty full later than usual on Thursday and Friday.  My trunk was full - found several items that I just couldn't pass up.

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Only a few folks there at Quaker Steak? I guess that's why no pictures then?

We were too busy drinking, socializing, and watching the NBA and NHL playoffs. 

- Greg

Many thanks to Putnam Division for organizing  a fun night  out tonight at Olive Garden.

I was there today for Friday only. So I missed the QSL party and the so-called Greg Houser La Quinta all night after party that ends in the am with a coffee cup on top of my car!
York was crowded with plenty of bargains to be found. I did buy a KLine Nabisco train set new in box from 1995 from a guy in the silver hall. Jackpot! Since I did work for Kraft/Nabisco and ended my career after they spilt with Nabisco, I look and collect any Kraft and Nabisco engines/rolling stock. Got a set from 28 years ago that I did not know it was made. York was a good one with a nice addition.
In October, I’ll be there for 2 days and will join in on the Greg Houser all night La Quinta party!

@Ted Bertiger posted:

I was there today for Friday only. So I missed the QSL party and the so-called Greg Houser La Quinta all night after party that ends in the am with a coffee cup on top of my car!
York was crowded with plenty of bargains to be found. I did buy a KLine Nabisco train set new in box from 1995 from a guy in the silver hall. Jackpot! Since I did work for Kraft/Nabisco and ended my career after they spilt with Nabisco, I look and collect any Kraft and Nabisco engines/rolling stock. Got a set from 28 years ago that I did not know it was made. York was a good one with a nice addition.
In October, I’ll be there for 2 days and will join in on the Greg Houser all night La Quinta party!

Ted, I look forward to it!

-Greg

What a great group!!  Thanks for the invite.

Hey Ted, thanks for solving the dilemma of where all that noise was coming from last night😄😄 

Glad you got a nice piece!!

See u soon - Let's Go Jets!!

@Mallard4468 posted:

The loop appeared to handle a longer train than the original Lionel version that I'm familiar with - do you have a track plan for it?

We are planning to do an article for the Magazine.......it will all be there with build pictures.

We've been working constantly on this since late February.  I have been taking detail build pictures and only with great restraint have I not shared them all.....

Thank you for your kind comments. It was great to meet you in person, and, your Standard Gauge group outdid themselves with a spectacular display!

Peter

I was there Thursday only. Lots of trains.  I told the wife I had a $500 budget and she rolled her eyes.  Just didn't tell her how many $500 budgets I went through!!! Out of sight, out of mind!!  LOL...

Greg Houser,

I’m going for Friday/ Saturday in October so the all night La Quinta party in my room and yours that eventually spills out into the hallway has been re-scheduled to Friday night!
Just have your camera ready for your coffee on the top of the car photo!
Looking forward to October!

@Ted Bertiger posted:

Greg Houser,

I’m going for Friday/ Saturday in October so the all night La Quinta party in my room and yours that eventually spills out into the hallway has been re-scheduled to Friday night!

TMI !!!

@Greg Houser posted:

We were too busy drinking, socializing, and watching the NBA and NHL playoffs. 

- Greg

And that's what is important(said in Conan voice). Greg, as long as you all had a great time and hopefully someone represented my Guinness Stout. Anyone have steak for dinner, or you can't recall because of the games on the tube?

@John Mitchell posted:

Many thanks to Putnam Division for organizing  a fun night  out tonight at Olive Garden.

Hey, I know those folks. Great to see a bigger crowd than usual. We usual took a couple of tables to hold us all. I think in 2019 we had two groups as there wasn't enough space to make one table. There's always a couple of things going on Friday night to split where people are going so the crowd is smaller because of that.

@Greg Houser posted:

We were too busy drinking, socializing, and watching the NBA and NHL playoffs. 

- Greg

I had a great time getting together with everyone as always.

@Putnam Division posted:

We are planning to do an article for the Magazine.......it will all be there with build pictures.

We've been working constantly on this since late February.  I have been taking detail build pictures and only with great restraint have I not shared them all.....

Thank you for your kind comments. It was great to meet you in person, and, your Standard Gauge group outdid themselves with a spectacular display!

Peter

Great idea for a magazine article!

Enjoyed meeting you as well, and thanks for the kind words about SGMA.

@Putnam Division posted:

We are planning to do an article for the Magazine.......it will all be there with build pictures.

We've been working constantly on this since late February.  I have been taking detail build pictures and only with great restraint have I not shared them all.....

Thank you for your kind comments. It was great to meet you in person, and, your Standard Gauge group outdid themselves with a spectacular display!

Peter

The module was awesome and I look forward to the upcoming article.  It was great to meet you on Friday Peter.

It was an awesome two and half days in York. I was not sure what to expect, but I did enjoy my first trip to York.  Thank you to all those I met, especially Peter and John.  I am already looking forward to my next York trip.

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

And that's what is important(said in Conan voice). Greg, as long as you all had a great time and hopefully someone represented my Guinness Stout. Anyone have steak for dinner, or you can't recall because of the games on the tube?

Hi Dave,

Half our table had the ribs but I'm sure someone had steak!  Our club president, Chris Lord was drinking Guinness and he ordered one too many so I was happy to drink it for him!

-Greg

@Scott In Texas posted:

The module was awesome and I look forward to the upcoming article.  It was great to meet you on Friday Peter.

It was great to meet you, Scott…….I am glad that you enjoyed yourself.

Peter

Yes PETER, I went to visit your disappearing  layout. You did a great job with it. I ran into Ted B a couple of times. Ted is great guy. Loved talking to him.

Eddie G,

A pleasure to chat with you and your daughter at your tables. You were located next to a longtime friend of mine. You keep coming to York as the show will always be great having you there.
We always wait for your countdown and the weather report for each upcoming York.
See you in 6 months and have a nice summer off from trains! Lol!

@eddie g posted:

Yes PETER, I went to visit your disappearing  layout. You did a great job with it. I ran into Ted B a couple of times. Ted is great guy. Loved talking to him.

Thank you, Eddie!

Peter