Documenting the York Experience

Nice pink suitcase.

just a thought Nick,  you did not get a buzz, on this past Monday, shooting emails

from your second email account that were kinda  bug or v......  infected !!!

thank goodness for Norton, 

TGP - was it Gmail or Yahoo? My Gmail account has never had a problem so I'm guessing it's my junk Yahoo. One of the worst emails around.

It's also not my account sending the emails. It's just a copycat account created by a spammer as a trick to get you to open it.

Reaaly strange, and yes it was on Yahoo,  I did stand up and go what

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I'm thinking about time lapsing my ride across PA so everyone can see how great the roads are.

So far the two most beautiful drives I've taken in this country were picking up a classic car in upstate New York, and the drive to the York meet. Truly beautiful countryside.

I am preparing for tomorrow.  Just a local drive, relatively speaking, for me.  My forum handle/namesake (the real Cooper the Beagle) is also preparing ... by resting up.  See pic.

 

Thanks.

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So far the two most beautiful drives I've taken in this country were picking up a classic car in upstate New York, and the drive to the York meet. Truly beautiful countryside.

 

Tourism is an important industry in NY. Hope you don't mind my asking, what part?

Practically all gassed up and ready to go.  Short day at work tomorrow; which unfortuneatly sends me 20 miles in opposite direction of York; but I'll see y'all!

Been here for two days and having a great time.  Supper last night and lunch today with Barry broskowitz, Jim Barrett, and Alan Arnold.  Sitting in my room reading the new MTH catalog and soon to get ready for the DCS meeting.   Anyone in the area please join us at the Round the Clock Diner after the meeting for coffee and great friends.  Everyone welcome.

Can't remember to be perfectly honest. I was just along to help transport it back to where we were staying in Franklin Square. All I remember was the beautiful rolling hills and countryside. This was the car, a 1966 red on red Corvette convertible. Bought at the "Corvettes at Carlisle" show, nearby York!

 

Thanks for this thread....keeps me up to date.

As well you should, my friend!  Wish I could be there with you folks!

-Cost of roundtrip flight from San Diego to Harrisburg, with a 2 hour layover in Philly today, $542

 

-Cost to upgrade my seat from middle to emergency row aisle seat, $98

 

-Cost of inedible salad in the U.S. Airways business lounge, $14.50

 

-3 days of hardcore O Gauge action at York, PRICELESS!!!

 

After a tearful goodbye to my 3 kids (4 mths, 1.5 & 3.5 yr olds) and to my 'patience of a saint' wife, the childlike enthusiasm to get to York really kicked in.  Can't wait to meet some of you chaps from the forum and immerse myself in 3-Rail Nirvana. 

 

Good times!  

Getting ready for tomarrow! The 3 hour drive out here tonight was not too bad.  This is my 4th York!  Wouldn't miss it!!!!

 

 

Great thread Nick.... Look forward to some great pics .

I was wondering where does "Upstate NY" begin?

 

Well, for those of us on Long Island, it starts a few blocks north of Yankee Stadium.

Well, here's some documenting of the "York Experience", October, 2013.  Frank M., BlimpMan, Don, BK and me, RT, are all present and enjoying the event.  The first photo is at the TCA Museum (Frank M., BlimpMan and BK).  The second photo is RT at the "new" steam train ride in New Freedom, PA.  The third photo shows why part of the "York Experience" is always a factory tour or two (Don, BlimpMan, Frank M., and BK).  The last photo is at the Choo-Choo Barn in Strasburg (RT - Frank) .

 

 

look for Jon, Bob and Wednesday Jim.

We flew into Baltimore from Palm Springs, CA....rented a car and drove to York. Got to our hotel, checked in, and went out for some food. stopped at the grocery store to buy some alcohol and they looked at us like we were from a different planet. Illegal to sell alcohol from a drug store or grocery store???? WTF! Did we travel back in time in a Dalorian? Thats the funniest thing I have ever heard. But apparently selling alcohol in a regular store is the funniest thing the locals have heard. Lmao

might want to read this;

 

state run liquor stores

In Pa. alcohol sales are strictly regulated:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A...laws_of_Pennsylvania

In Maryland it depends on the county:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_laws_of_Maryland

 

Jerry

Yeah we discovered that after stopping a couple different places and asking the question. We were just blown away and thought it was funny at the same time. Needless to say, we dont get out of Southern California often.

At best, the laws in those 18-19 states are archaic -- but to each his/her own.  

So in this thread alone we have 3 people who have travelled from Southern California and all belong to the San Diego 3Railers club, and well probably meet 3000 mles from home. Thats funny too.

0420.....pitch dark.....clouds covering a full moon.

Leaving Richmond and hoping to get through the DC traffic before it's too bad!

 

See you all soon.

Peter

Can someone tell me what time the doors open today to the public?  is it 12 noon?

Yes, 12 noon on Thursday.

Great thread idea Nick.

 

As chance would have it my plan to be at York today was blown out of the water. Hopefully I can get there tomorrow for a bit.

 

If I don't make it at least I can follow this thread and pretend I did.  

What is NOT funny are the PA controlled prices, which is why I drive 15 Minutes to buy from liquor stores in Delaware. Case in point: Dewars 1/2 Gal. $31. in DE, $42. in PA plus 6% sales tax.

Nick,

 

If you would like to tour my layout, I usually have a small group of people visit every Thur night of York week. I'm 40 mins north of the Fairgrounds. email if interested. cesarbuono@hotmail.com

 

Cesar

Still at work in downtown Harrisburg.  Will leave at 10 to meet the people I am traveling with.  Will be at the opening of York at noon.

 

Walking from the parking garage to the office building, I was passed by a NS 7 engine lashup  MU pulling double-stacks in well cars.  Good sign.

 

George

 

 

Dropped the kid off at school and finished my breakfast.  Going to leave soon and hit the bank.  According to my GPS it's a 2 hour 43 minute ride from here in Edison NJ.

York bound!

 

Leaving shortly. An easy drive for me from the D.C./Baltimore area.

 

Overcast, but dry and will get into the mid-70s for the high. Maybe some rain later.

 

Doors opening in a little more than 3 hours.

 

Safe travels to all.

Well...there are four (4) from SoCal (including me)...but not all belong to the SD 3Railers Club.  

 

 

 

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

 

A friend and I took Cesar up on his invite last April. His layout is a sight to behold!

If you're nice he might even let you at the controls...

I will definitely be looking into this one! Thanks so much for the invite and recommendation and will let you know if I can make it 

Aaaaand we're live from York! Parked and waiting for the doors to open. Some photos from the drive and fairgrounds: