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This is the most snow in NH for February in years. We have over 5ft of snow as of today and running out of a place to put it. We are so ready to get out of here as long as there is no SNOW where we are going! York in April has always been warm and we can see green grass there and the trees getting their leaves. We just wish it was April and we were on our way. Other then snow blowing and roof raking I have been running my trains and doing maintenance on them. I just hate snow now! I wish it would go away!

I'm looking forward to York. I may even go on Wednesday this time around. I enjoy going to the presentations at the museum. I did a presentation once for Weaver and really enjoyed that.

The wife and I were considering Allentown on Saturday, but my brother died Sunday, and the funeral is this weekend. The wife of a friend from New Jersey died, and her funeral is on Saturday. We had planned to meet at the show. Life is sure full of curve balls.

Don 

Originally Posted by rboatertoo:

I am debating, should I stop looking for things to buy and wait till York in April?  

Interesting thought... although quite frankly, I think the market has changed substantially from the days when all the best "great deals" could be found at York.  Nowadays, great deals abound all year-round -- especially with the increased competition among dealers to move the glut of toy trains still in inventory.

 

Last month alone, no fewer than 4 forum sponsors had some terrific clearance sales that tempted yours truly.    Enough so that I'm not sure I can even handle a major shopping spree at York.    I still plan to go -- just have no plans to purchase anything special.  A few things here and there may call my name... but certainly no big-ticket items.  That budget is already allocated.

 

Over on another thread, someone is lamenting that a few great deals posted by a sponsor are already hear-and-gone.  So when you see a great deal, ya can't snooze.  Don't wait for York!

 

David

 

 

Last edited by Rocky Mountaineer

Like you we love passenger trains, how do you display them?  We got the Monon from Mr Muffins, and the size, maybe we have too many trains 

 

We have room now on our two layouts to place all of the passenger trains. Best place to put them. 

 

If I were you, I would keep on  looking on the OGR Boards for trains that you are seeking. York is a wonderful place to shop, but keep looking to cover all of your options.

Hoping to go but no guarantees. My work usually has me out of town thag week but right now I am good to go.  My modular group, the Lower Susquehanna Valley Modular Railroaders will be set up, although I don't know exactly where. I have been trying to get back to York since my Uncle took me in the mid 90's.  Last fall I got close, I was able to attend the dcs user's group meeting Wednesday night.

Originally Posted by Trains4Me2:
Mallard4468.......trying to relocate from York to Florida.  May not happen at all or may happen in two months. So this may be my last or fall 2030 may be.  Even then I may still make the trip to get away from that God awful 80 degrees and sunny weather!

Vince - sent an email to the address in your profile, but haven't heard back.  Please check your spam filter.  Thanks.

Originally Posted by Trains4Me2:
Mallard4468.......trying to relocate from York to Florida.  May not happen at all or may happen in two months. So this may be my last or fall 2030 may be.  Even then I may still make the trip to get away from that God awful 80 degrees and sunny weather!

 

Vince, REQUEST DENIED.

 

and if you do anyway. No Brew for YOU!

I'm looking forward to seeing friends and attending the different events planned for the evenings and Friday morning.  Unfortunately, I have to be back home Friday afternoon to head out to a weekend kayak training event with my wife, so I will only attend the York meet itself on Thursday (I will head home right after the LUG meeting).  Since I'm in the building stage, I will be concentrating on the scenery venders this time.

From their website. 

Red Lion Train Station Model Railroad
Layout Name/Location
 
Layout Name
Red Lion Train Station Model Railroad
 
Address
Red Lion Train Station
73 N. Main Street
Red Lion, Pennsylvania 17356
USA
 
Phone
717-244-1912
 
Fax
N/A
 
Email
N/A
 
Website
N/A
 
Layout Information
 
Description
200 Sq. Ft. multi-level O-gauge layout with (4) Main lines, a trolley line, and a large yard area, with mountains, lake, stream, tunnels, and numerous types of bridges, located in the station's former freight express room.
 
Schedule
No fixed schedule, but the Red Lion Train Station Model Railroaders meet the 1st Tuesday of each month-business meeting, and on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for an operating night.
 
Admission/Fare
Free Admisson, but donations are greatly appreciated
 
Locomotives/Rolling Stock
Lionel, MTH, K-Line, Weaver, Williams, engines and freight , passenger, and inter urban equipment. Some representing the former Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad.
 
Special Events
Oen Houses-Mid-April and mid-October for the York TCA Meets. Mid-August for the Red Lion Street Fair, Mid-December through New Year's Eve . Groups can make special requests to view the layout by calling (717) 244-1912.
 
Nearby Attractions/Accomodations
York, PA.-Harley-Davidson Plant, Lancaster, PA - Amish farms,Gettysburg, PA- Battlefield, Harrisburg, PA- State capital.
 
Location/Directions
From the intersection of routes 30 and 83 in York,PA: Proceed 3 miles east on Route 30 to the Mt. Zion Rd. /Route 24 interchange, exit and turn right onto Mt. Zion Rd / Route 24 south. Proceed 6 1/2 miles on Route 24 to Red Lion and the train station located on your left just beyond High St. signal
 
Additional Comments
Located in the former Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad Red Lion Train Station #68 Museum owned by the Red Lion Area Historical Society
 
Contact Information
 
Contact Person
Barry Swartz
 
Address
3754 Long Point Dr.
York, Pennsylvania 17402
USA
 
Phone
717-309-7149
 
Fax
N/A
 
Email

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