Good Day Gents... just joined TSA this morning... now waiting for my packet in the mail. Will be coming to York this year in October. How do I go about getting my tickets for that?
Thanks in Advance....
Steve
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For your $50 membership you will get a quarterly newsletter, a membership card and are granted permission to buy a ticket online to attend the full York event. Isn't that nice of them? IMO, its just not worth it.
Polarxpress3 posted:Good Day Gents... just joined TSA this morning... now waiting for my packet in the mail. Will be coming to York this year in October. How do I go about getting my tickets for that?
Thanks in Advance....
Steve
You can register here.
You can register on-line for the York show, you get a little discount and have your badge in hand, no need to fool around at the fairgrounds getting it.
https://www.yorkregistration.org
It's not worth it to Dennis, but I'll be there. 
Congrats! Welcome to TCA! 
And ignore the naysayers (at least until you've participated for your first year). I see I couldn't type fast enough to get in this note before the most frequent one told you you were wasting your money.
I think he spends more than $50 a year in his time to tell people it's a waste of money, but to each his own.
There is registration info for York here. You will need your membership number in order to sign up. So you probably have to wait until your packet comes, unless you have been told your number already (it will be in the format of 19-xxxxx). If you would like your badge mailed to you (highly recommended so you don't need to wait to pick it up at the desk when arriving), the deadline for registering is Sept 3rd. The registration fee is also cheaper ($15) up until that date ($23 after that).
Welcome again, and I am sure you are going to love your first visit to York. And depending on how much of a field trip it is for you (not sure how many days you are planning), consider visiting the TCA Museum on Wednesday before York starts. If you've never been, it's a nice display area inside, and there are a few manufacturers that speak throughout the day as well. (and of course lots of other train nuts like us 
) And if that's not enough to keep you interested, the courtesy shuttles that run all day can take you to the Pennsylvania Railroad Museum area down the block as well (Including Strasburg RR and the Choo Choo Barn).
BTW, while the title reads right, the spell checker changed you to joining the airport security organization in your post text .
-Dave
Dave45681 posted:Congrats! Welcome to TCA!
There is registration info for York here. You will need your membership number in order to sign up. So you probably have to wait until your packet comes, unless you have been told your number already (it will be in the format of 19-xxxxx). If you would like your badge mailed to you (highly recommended so you don't need to wait to pick it up at the desk when arriving), the deadline for registering is Sept 3rd. The registration fee is also cheaper ($15) up until that date ($23 after that).
Welcome again, and I am sure you are going to love your first visit to York. And depending on how much of a field trip it is for you (not sure how many days you are planning), consider visiting the TCA Museum on Wednesday before York starts. If you've never been, it's a nice display area inside, and there are a few manufacturers that speak throughout the day as well. (and of course lots of other train nuts like us
BTW, while the title reads right, the spell checker changed you to joining the airport security organization in your post text
-Dave
Thank you so much Dave! Gonna head in Wednesday and stay whole time. Appreciate the info.
Congrats on your support for our hobby.
As soon as I saw your post, I knew that the naysayer-in-chief would chime in. But it only took him less than 15 minutes - impressive!
Enjoy York, and while you're there, be sure to visit the TCA museum. And if you've not been to the area before, check out the other train-related attractions in Strasburg.
Steve:
Congratulations! You have just joined an excellent organization. Hope you enjoy your first York Meet.
Pat
Congrats. I joined to attend York, but I really appreciate everything else that is offered with my membership. The magazine is fun and I have used the membership directory to find friends and vendors that I have met at York. They have a for sale venue and the museum and library are awesome. I have also joined my local division and receive email for local events I didn't know about. I think the best part of our membership is that we are helping to support the future of model railroading. Money well spent. I will now step off my soap box. Thanks for joining.
Dennis LaGrua posted:For your $50 membership you will get a quarterly newsletter, a membership card and are granted permission to buy a ticket online to attend the full York event. Isn't that nice of them? IMO, its just not worth it.
TCA is so much more than York. Depending on where you live the Divisions are where all the fun is. My division has 10 yearly meets that involve an hour of fellowship where the division supplies a little food and drink and people get free tables to sell if they like. We follow that with about a 45 minute meeting discussing matters related to the TCA and the hobby and general. That is followed with an education segment where members discuss items they have brought for the group to see. I've learned more about everything I don't collect which broadens my appreciation and understanding of the hobby.
We also have two public auctions, a members only auction with pizza, an all club picnic, a holiday party, a newsletter, and a public swap meet.
Most importantly TCA is the people among whom I have most of my best friends from all over the country. So much more tangible than solely enjoying the hobby through a mostly anonymous online forum.
Welcome Steve! Not sure if October York is in the cards, but if it is, I'll be in the Orange Hall representing 3rd Rail. Stop by and say hi!
Steve - Congratulations on joining the TCA! It's a great organization full of folks who love our great hobby! I'm sure you will love your York experience. The first time ( and subsequent times thereafter ) is a mind blowing experience. ( I've attended most York events since I joined TCA back in 2010 ) Enjoy your TCA membership and York to the max! Welcome aboard!
Steve, welcome to the TCA!! If you love trains the TCA and the York Meet is the place to be! I originally joined in the early 1980’s and I look forward to attending even more now than I did my first trip.
You'll see so many great trains and meet a lot of wonderful people who will become lifelong friends. And make sure you look into all the TCA has to offer. All the information is on their website.
Have fun!!
Welcome to the TCA. You will have a great time at York. I have been going for over 40 years, 500 miles each way. Where do you live?
I'm a grueling 95 miles from York, but it's not bad.
Now Brian is about 3,000 miles away, and he also manages to make the journey.
Well, it is only 1400 miles, one way, for me. No, I have not attended one and no I am not member of TCA. I sure wish I was closer though.
If you have an interest in toy trains, from your childhood, or made a later discovery of today's realistic models, and would like to see more model and toy trains than most of the population know exists, this is THE place. And if you have not visited the area, a lot of US history, (Gettysburg to west, and much more), railroad museums, running steam trains to ride, Amish culture to the east, Lancaster, (food and buffets galore), and the list goes on, make York a vacation destination. Careful. It is addictive.
Great move. Most importantly you are supporting an iconic club. Also some cool exclusive offers.
Dennis LaGrua posted:For your $50 membership you will get a quarterly newsletter, a membership card and are granted permission to buy a ticket online to attend the full York event. Isn't that nice of them? IMO, its just not worth it.
IMO, who cares? Nothing like "raining on someone's parade".
If this is your first York Steve, there’s only one way to describe it.......🤯.......you’re gonna be amazed...like Colorado Hirailer said, you need to plan it as a destination and a vacation.....you can overdose on trains at this event....but that’s a very good thing!..........Pat
Welcome.....and hope to see you in October!
Peter
Welcome, nice to meet you. Hope to see you at York.
The biggest TCA benefit for me are the friends that I have made. It is fun to share the hobby with like minded people. TCA members are very friendly and helpful.
Another benefit is attending the TCA National Convention. I have had a fabulous time at both conventions that I have attended.
I plan to get to York someday but sharing the hobby with train friends is the primary benefit of TCA membership for me. I would never have met these people if I hadn't joined TCA.
NH Joe
Dennis LaGrua posted:For your $50 membership you will get a quarterly newsletter, a membership card and are granted permission to buy a ticket online to attend the full York event. Isn't that nice of them? IMO, its just not worth it.
Whoa Dennis, have you changed sides?
I am shocked AND dismayed. I thought you were a staunch supporter of the TCA and even stronger advocate for the York show.
Welcome to the organization! Please join us at the Thursday morning breakfast at Round the Clock diner and Thursday night dinner at Quaker Steak & Lube!
-Greg
Good move on your part. You’ll love York but more importantly you’ll be helping the continuation of toy train collecting as well as keeping up to date on current models. Don’t forget the Toy Train Museum.
Congrats! I love being a part of TCA. York is the best show on earth (I can't go in October because of work 
) and the resources they have are amazing. Thanks for supporting and joining!
Some Advice:
Read Clem's York Primer. This has been taken over by a Lady whose name I do not remember. There is a link in the TCA member page.
Wear good walking shoes, bring lots of cash, and there are several threads on the OGR board on helpful hints on York.
Just wanted to say thanks for joining the TCA. I hope you have a great time at York but like others have mentioned the TCA is more than just York to me. I treasure the friendships I have made through the TCA, I enjoy their magazine, several times I have bought something from a member with a deposit and a promise to pay the balance when I got home and more than once I saved a lot of money on shipping because I picked up something heavy at York. I attended one convention and I had an absolute blast. My advice for York other than bring lots of money is to take your time and just enjoy yourself.
eddie g posted:Welcome to the TCA. You will have a great time at York. I have been going for over 40 years, 500 miles each way. Where do you live?
Hi Eddie... live in NY all my life. Now last 2 years Northern Kentucky. 15 minutes outside of Cincinnati. See you at York!
Welcome to TCA. You’ll enjoy YORK, lots to see but make sure you bring plenty o cash and have a comfortable pair o shoes. Your gonna need them. I’m only 50 miles away and I love it.
How does a New Yorker end up in Kentucky?
He took the K Train.
eddie g posted:How does a New Yorker end up in Kentucky?
Long story... hope to meet you and more then happy to share. Actually a good story.
gftiv posted:Some Advice:
Read Clem's York Primer. This has been taken over by a Lady whose name I do not remember. There is a link in the TCA member page.
Wear good walking shoes, bring lots of cash, and there are several threads on the OGR board on helpful hints on York.
And if you see something you want at a price you're willing to pay, buy it right then. Don't think about it or plan to come back later - either it will be gone, or you won't be able to recall exactly where you saw it. Ask anyone about this, but don't ask how they learned the lesson.
eddie g posted:How does a New Yorker end up in Kentucky?
I was born in Queens NYC and lived there until I was 7 (in 1949). We moved to the Somerset hills in Joisey to be near my fathers work at J&J. Went to college in Philadelphia, and I'm still in that area. However, Kentucky is not in my plans.
Polarxpress3 posted:eddie g posted:How does a New Yorker end up in Kentucky?
Long story... hope to meet you and more then happy to share. Actually a good story.
Steve.......if you get in Weds night and are looking for something to do on Thursday AM before the meet, I will post details about a "pre-York" breakfast at the Round-the Clock diner On Route 30 just east of I-83 in early October. It's a perfect place to informally meet about 2-3 dozen of us who use the time to "catch up" and talk trains.
All are welcome....
The thread from the April 2019 breakfast is down near the bottom of the section page.
Peter
Putnam Division posted:Polarxpress3 posted:eddie g posted:How does a New Yorker end up in Kentucky?
Long story... hope to meet you and more then happy to share. Actually a good story.
Steve.......if you get in Weds night and are looking for something to do on Thursday AM before the meet, I will post details about a "pre-York" breakfast at the Round-the Clock diner On Route 30 just east of I-83 in early October. It's a perfect place to informally meet about 2-3 dozen of us who use the time to "catch up" and talk trains.
All are welcome....
The thread from the April 2019 breakfast is down near the bottom of the section page.
Peter
Thanks Peter!! Will let you know. Appreciate it.
gunrunnerjohn posted:You can register on-line for the York show, you get a little discount and have your badge in hand, no need to fool around at the fairgrounds getting it.
https://www.yorkregistration.org
It's not worth it to Dennis, but I'll be there.
Gunrunner,
Please tell me if I am not a TCA member may I bring two additional non -members from KY and be able to register at the silver hall. We wish to enter all of the halls during the York show to shop trains.
thanks
Seth Thomas
I believe you will have to join to enter all the halls.
you cant go in orange hall if your not a tca member. that is where the dealers MTh Lionel etc are!
