I only have fond memories of the Yellow Hall......bring it on!!!!!!
Peter
Oh? This sounds interesting. I see why I missed this post. Way back in 2018 it is from. Hopefully I can add fond memories too Peter.
I remember the problems in this hall when it was raining, hopefully it has been fixed.
I have zero fond memories of this hall. Damp, hot, and stanky.
@MartyE posted:I have zero fond memories of this hall. Damp, hot, and stanky.
You forgot dark.
@MartyE posted:I have zero fond memories of this hall. Damp, hot, and stanky.
This is true, but I have fond memories of the things I bought in that dark, musty building!
Announced the Yellow hall is for TCA museum display. No open house York week at museum. It was announced in TCA newsletter just issued.
From the TCA newsletter:
"The Train Collectors Association will have several tables in the Yellow Hall (located under the grandstands with other vendors) to sell excess National Toy Train Museum and National Toy Train Library items. There will be something for everyone, so stop on by. The TCA area will be open Tuesday and Wednesday, October 19th and 20th from Noon to 5:00, Thursday, October 21st from Noon to 6:30, Friday, October 22nd from 9:00 to 6:30 and Saturday, October 23rd from 9:00 to 3:00. Please take the time to stop by and pick up some unique items to support your TCA Museum and Library."
Andy
Not to be a pessimist, but the way things seem to be going on a national basis, I would not count 100% on there even being an October York. I sure do hope I am wrong, but COVID "stuff" does not seem to be heading in the right direction at the present time. We shall see! And PLEASE, do not post ANY political comments here or I will delete this thread faster than you (or I) can count to 10.
@dk122trains posted:Announced the Yellow hall is for TCA museum display. No open house York week at museum. It was announced in TCA newsletter just issued.
@Andy Hummell posted:From the TCA newsletter:
"The Train Collectors Association will have several tables in the Yellow Hall (located under the grandstands with other vendors) to sell excess National Toy Train Museum and National Toy Train Library items. There will be something for everyone, so stop on by. The TCA area will be open Tuesday and Wednesday, October 19th and 20th from Noon to 5:00, Thursday, October 21st from Noon to 6:30, Friday, October 22nd from 9:00 to 6:30 and Saturday, October 23rd from 9:00 to 3:00. Please take the time to stop by and pick up some unique items to support your TCA Museum and Library."
Andy
Thanks Don and Andy - I was curious about the museum's plans this year.
-Greg
@Allan Miller posted:Not to be a pessimist, but the way things seem to be going on a national basis, I would not count 100% on there even being an October York. I sure do hope I am wrong, but COVID "stuff" does not seem to be heading in the right direction at the present time. We shall see! And PLEASE, do not post ANY political comments here or I will delete this thread faster than you (or I) can count to 10.
Im glad someone said it...and I totally agree.
@Allan Miller posted:Not to be a pessimist, but the way things seem to be going on a national basis, I would not count 100% on there even being an October York. I sure do hope I am wrong, but COVID "stuff" does not seem to be heading in the right direction at the present time. We shall see! And PLEASE, do not post ANY political comments here or I will delete this thread faster than you (or I) can count to 10.
Maybe but I'm still planning as if it will go on. We can't live in a bubble forever.
Back to the yellow hall, the only thing I can remember even being close to enjoyable is the smell of MTH smoke fluid. Not sure why but that always was about the only thing I remember enjoying. Maybe it's because it masked all the other odors. LOL!
@Allan Miller posted:Not to be a pessimist, but the way things seem to be going on a national basis, I would not count 100% on there even being an October York. I sure do hope I am wrong, but COVID "stuff" does not seem to be heading in the right direction at the present time. We shall see! And PLEASE, do not post ANY political comments here or I will delete this thread faster than you (or I) can count to 10.
Well, I am not going to worry about it since I can't control what the PA government or the ED decide to do. If they have it I will be there. If not I will save my York money for April 2022 or whenever there is another York. The first time that York was cancelled last year I was very disappointed that it got cancelled but with each cancellation after that I got more and more used to the idea of no York. If they cancel this one it won't even phase me.
I for one am looking forward to walking through the Yellow Hall again. That hall was open when I first started going to York. Maybe the years have colored my memories but I don't remember it being dirty or musty. I remember it being very crowded with a lot of excitement in the air as was all the Yorks I attended in those early years (2001 to 2007). Even if it is all HO I will definitely enjoy walking through the Yellow Hall again.
" I don't remember it being dirty or musty. I remember it being very crowded with a lot of excitement in the air as was all the Yorks"
My memories of this hall are the same as Phil's. I also remember it to be long with aisles (two?) that zig-zagged through it's length. Closed food booths, etc. along the walls and in the center at one point, vendor tables in front of them. Is was not very well lit.
I'm looking forward to hunting there again - the more halls the better (even if it is just to make space for wider aisles in the other halls)
@Allan Miller posted:Not to be a pessimist, but the way things seem to be going on a national basis, I would not count 100% on there even being an October York. I sure do hope I am wrong, but COVID "stuff" does not seem to be heading in the right direction at the present time. We shall see! And PLEASE, do not post ANY political comments here or I will delete this thread faster than you (or I) can count to 10.
Funny, I said the same thing about a week ago. Said I hoped there would be a York but watching the national news, I was wondering. Nothing Political. My post got deleted. That said.........I really hope there will be a York.
Does anyone have an idea of when the last time that the show was held in the yellow hall? I remember being in that hall and remember it being shoulder to shoulder. I remember MTH being inside there with the repair tent set up outside. I believe it closed when the Orange hall opened. I seem to remember late 90's but cant pinpoint the last time it was used.
I believe the last time the ED used the Yellow Hall was in 2004.
I confirmed last night that my son has two tables in the Yellow Hall while I have two tables in Red. Hopefully we can co-ordinate in the future so all of our tables are together. It seems like there is quite a bit of distance between the Red and Yellow halls. Luckily we both have our significant others traveling with us to help with the table coverage.
My only problem with my son is he is a miscreant and in to "N" Gauge. Kids are such a disappointment sometimes (just kidding).
What's not to like about the Yellow Hall? Wall to wall trains and happy, smiling people energized by the atmosphere of all the choices! Lots of great people to visit and chat with....Myron & his daughter Barbara; Fred Dole and his wife; Jim Barrett; Lou Caponi and more......if it was dank and musty, I never noticed......
Peter
