First-time attending the BIG show!! I have bought the one-time membership, and a Guest pass, which as I understand allows Miss Nita and me full access. Some questions:
1. What, in general, do I need to know??
2. Where is a list of vendors who plan to be there?
3. What is the list of seminars and meetings?
How big of a vehicle should I take?? Just kidding- the money runs out before the vehicle fills.
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Mike Wyatt posted:First-time attending the BIG show!! I have bought the one-time membership, and a Guest pass, which as I understand allows Miss Nita and me full access. Some questions:
1. What, in general, do I need to know??
Have Fun
2. Where is a list of vendors who plan to be there?
3. What is the list of seminars and meetings?
How big of a vehicle should I take?? Just kidding- the money runs out before the vehicle fills.
Tractor trailer
Everything you need to know...
While it's the Fall 2017 issue, it's still relevant.
Agreed, Clem's York Primer is almost mandatory reading for a first timer to York, and a good brush-up to veteran attenders. Although I thought Clem had recently retired from authoring this most valuable document, yes?
Bring cash.
When you see something you want at a price you're willing to pay, buy it - it either won't be there when you come back, or you'll forget where you saw it.
Shower or bathe and wear clean clothes each day. Don't block the aisles.
Be gracious to others, even if they aren't.
"Tractor trailer"
LOL!
Clem's Primer is an excellent introduction to all things York.
Mike
About 3 weeks before, I post details about a pre-York breakfast at the Round-the-Clock Diner.....route 30 and I 83. It’s a great place to meet and greet fellow York attendees.
All are welcome.
More details around Oct 1.
Peter
Make sure you start your day with a good breakfast of eggs, home fries and of course SCRAPPLE.
Make sure you bring a variety of bills, that is smaller currency like $10's, $5's, and $1's. I think last October I had at least $20 in singles. I did find that to work in my favor as far as paying for things I didn't have to worry too much about the vendors trying to figure out problems getting change.
Farmer_Bill posted:"Tractor trailer"
LOL!
Clem's Primer is an excellent introduction to all things York.
I'll tell you if I ever hit the lottery I will renew my CDL and I will show up in one. 
Good pair of walking shoes! You may wish to bring a canvas bag for carrying your purchases. Not all sellers have bags.
Orange and Purple named Halls contain mostly major hobby shops and vendors selling mostly current and recently produced trains and accessories and also the manufacturers displays.
The other buildings are TCA members selling items from their collections. Mostly post war items to recent production trains.
But most of all, HAVE FUN!!
Thanks for all the advice! My wife has graciously agreed to accompany me- she is a GREAT "train show wife"- she tends to say: "Why don't you just get it?"
cpowell posted:Good pair of walking shoes! You may wish to bring a canvas bag for carrying your purchases. Not all sellers have bags.
Yes. Very good advice. I am bringing my hiking boots!
I think many trips back to the car was necessary...its not like buying HO.
Mike Wyatt posted:Thanks for all the advice! My wife has graciously agreed to accompany me- she is a GREAT "train show wife"- she tends to say: "Why don't you just get it?"
Well, remember, if you see it, grab it. Chances are if you wait for it, it will be gone as they say.
Hi Mike,
On Thursday night a bunch of fellow forumites gather at the Quaker Steak and Lube on Kenneth Road for the OGR Forum get-together. Folks start to arrive around 6:00 pm but you can arrive anytime. We pretty much take over the entire back of the restaurant.
Please join us! Numerous wives and significant others attend as well.
-Greg
rtraincollector posted:Farmer_Bill posted:"Tractor trailer"
LOL!
Clem's Primer is an excellent introduction to all things York.
I'll tell you if I ever hit the lottery I will renew my CDL and I will show up in one.
Well, if Henning's has a good show, there'll be a lot of room in the 28' trailer to bring back my treasures. 
Be sure to check out my table in the Orange Hall, for the first time Railroading in America Magazine will be at York!
Also, there is an Ice Cream Social on Friday night. Lots of fun!
I am taking a break from fall york this year - as max may know I got my goodies at the Nicholas smith tent sale!
Maxrailroad posted:Be sure to check out my table in the Orange Hall, for the first time Railroading in America Magazine will be at York!
Also, there is an Ice Cream Social on Friday night. Lots of fun!
When you know your booth location, please post it.
Mike Wyatt posted:First-time attending the BIG show!! I have bought the one-time membership, and a Guest pass, which as I understand allows Miss Nita and me full access. Some questions:
1. What, in general, do I need to know??
2. Where is a list of vendors who plan to be there?
3. What is the list of seminars and meetings?
How big of a vehicle should I take?? Just kidding- the money runs out before the vehicle fills.
Here's hoping that you will decide to join with a permanent membership. In addition to being able to attend York, there are many other benefits to being in TCA.
Now I'll sit back and wait for the TCA-bashing to begin...
Mallard4468 posted:Maxrailroad posted:Be sure to check out my table in the Orange Hall, for the first time Railroading in America Magazine will be at York!
Also, there is an Ice Cream Social on Friday night. Lots of fun!
When you know your booth location, please post it.
We will be right next to OGR in the orange hall. I do not know the number yet, but I will let you know when I do.
Mike Wyatt posted:Thanks for all the advice! My wife has graciously agreed to accompany me- she is a GREAT "train show wife"- she tends to say: "Why don't you just get it?"
She’s a KEEPER!!
Mallard4468 posted:Maxrailroad posted:Be sure to check out my table in the Orange Hall, for the first time Railroading in America Magazine will be at York!
Also, there is an Ice Cream Social on Friday night. Lots of fun!
When you know your booth location, please post it.
Our booth location is CC 03. It’s right next to the side door entrance of the Orange Hall.
Which Side Evan? There entrances on both sides.
Just kidding...
gunrunnerjohn posted:Which Side Evan?
Just kidding...
Don't you have some shelves to get back to building?? 
-Greg
Putnam Division posted:Mike
About 3 weeks before, I post details about a pre-York breakfast at the Round-the-Clock Diner.....route 30 and I 83. It’s a great place to meet and greet fellow York attendees.
All are welcome.
More details around Oct 1.
Peter
https://ogrforum.com/...sday-am-october-18th
Mike, join us! Wives are always welcome, too!
Peter
We can not make it this year we are packing for the new house just north of RT 30 on the other side of the river, down wind of three mile island. 
John, a minor thing like a move is not an excuse! I made it in the spring and we were in the same state.
gunrunnerjohn posted:John, a minor thing like a move is not an excuse!
If you had my wife you would understand, She said I cannot buy any trains till after we move.I got a lousy couple of Cars from Menards last week and you would have thought there was an earthquake in Virginia again.
Boy, if my wife was like that, I'd be in trouble! We'll see you at York in the spring... maybe.
I thought it was easier to ask for forgiveness anyway. Can always keep them at a friend's house!
In all seriousness, best of luck with your move and hope you're able to make it in April.
-Greg
I will be patent and try that delayed gratification thing again, it did not work to well last time.
John Pignatelli JR. posted:I will be patent and try that delayed gratification thing again, it did not work to well last time.
Hang in there John, I was in the same boat last October. I could have made it but there was just too much to do after our move. It made April’s York Meet that much sweeter!
I have to remember to look at Clem's York Primer above.
wild mary posted:Make sure you start your day with a good breakfast of eggs, home fries and of course SCRAPPLE.
I am ready :
wild mary posted:Make sure you start your day with a good breakfast of eggs, home fries and of course SCRAPPLE.
No thanks!
No thanks on scrapple as well. It has "scrap" in the name, that should be fair warning.
gunrunnerjohn posted:wild mary posted:Make sure you start your day with a good breakfast of eggs, home fries and of course SCRAPPLE.
No thanks!
The stuff will kill you. 
Don't forget the grey matter - according to an old butcher friend of mine that often made scrapple, pork brains were a main ingredient.
David
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