I did attend the show for the first time on Saturday, which learning from the forum was apparently a slow day. I'm still in the workforce, so taking what limited PTO that I have to attend the train show wouldn't have gone over well with the family. From my standpoint, I was glad it wasn't crowded because I discovered I had a lot of ground to cover having arrived there shortly before 9 AM. I told my wife I had one word to describe York. . . "overwhelming." Unlike the observations from the seasoned York veterans, I didn't have issues with the security guards or badges. While I did overhear some of the vendors grumbling about the lack of foot traffic and some were packing up before noon, I had a great time as a York newbie. I did spread some green as well finding some good deals (particularly getting closer to noon). Contrary to the concerns with cell phone use, I didn't see many people glued to their cellphones. I did get a chuckle out of the announcer saying "For your safety, please follow the arrows." I was expecting to hear ". . . or you will be shot on sight." 
I guessed that would have been more relevant the other two days. I do suggest that they consider hiring a professional to take some pictures, just so people will have just an indication just how big the York Train Show really is. While I hope to attend in the Fall, we'll have to see what my PTO balance is like, what the kids sports schedules are like, etc. In the meantime, I will be continuing to pay those social security taxes so many of the retired TCAers can enjoy their retirements and continue buying trains.
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