York Fall 2021?

@Allan Miller posted:

As I see it, it's really pretty simple: If the Commonwealth of PA has restrictions in place that the TCA-ED and Expo Center must adhere to (pretty unlikely for October at this point), you follow those restrictions. If there are no restrictions and you are fully vaccinated (I am), you go about visiting the meet as you normally would. If you have chosen not to be vaccinated, you can either wear a mask (nothing wrong with that if it makes you feel comfortable), or don't wear a mask/don't social distance/etc. and take your chances. All life is a gamble, and it is never risk-free. At my advanced age, I plan to do my best to live my remaining years as free, healthy, and happy as I can possibly make them. I hope to see you all at York!

I agree totally, Allan, nicely put.

The way I see it masking is no big deal.

I am currently a PA resident, been fully vaccinated for 3 months now.  When I don't have to wear a mask I don't.  When I still need to wear a mask (in some businesses and on Amtrak) I still do.  Either way, I maintain social distancing (not as much as the pandemic) but still prefer some space.

I will abide by whatever the rules are to attend the meet.  If the organizers want folks to wear masks (maybe for the benefit of other members) I will do so.  In that's the case, I will not whine about it.

My sense is that by October it likely will not be an issue.  I suspect by that time almost anyone who wants a vaccine (including children) will be vaccinated.

Jim

OK...I woke up this morning to PLENTY of alerts and emails about the direction this thread was taking.  Political comments or comments that hint of a political statement should not be posted on this forum.  You guys know this!  I spent about a half hour deleting comments that were too "political".  I kept the thread open but another trek off track will result in it being closed and depending on the severity of the political comment, that person will take a vacation from the forum.  Sorry guys.

I will be there in Oct. Can’t come too soon for me! Bobby Cox

I have a question, I noticed on the TCA newsletter that online registration would open today, but as I went on their website I cannot find the online registration form? Do any of y'all know if my information is correct or am I looking in the wrong place?

@Trainmaster04 posted:

I have a question, I noticed on the TCA newsletter that online registration would open today, but as I went on their website I cannot find the online registration form? Do any of y'all know if my information is correct or am I looking in the wrong place?

It says open registration starts 7/15. One link on their site said 7/1, but right on the main page it says 7/15.

@Trainmaster04 posted:

I have a question, I noticed on the TCA newsletter that online registration would open today, but as I went on their website I cannot find the online registration form? Do any of y'all know if my information is correct or am I looking in the wrong place?

I received the same newsletter and followed the links to the registration page which says it won’t open till after July 1... looks like the left hand forgot to tell the right hand what’s up   I’d wait a few days then try again. As the meet isn’t until October, there will still be plenty of time to get your passes, even via snail mail.

Thanks, guys! I had a feeling that was the case but I just wanted to find out from y'all.

PA Dept of Health has lifted mask requirement effective 12:01 AM  June 28.

I am so ready for York!

Since I retired Jan 1, I've lost over 20 lbs and can fit into my original OGR Forum shirt again......I guess they were from about 2002-03......I want to lose a few more pounds so that I have room for those pumpkin pancakes in October!!!!!

Peter

Well done!  I retired 3 months ago - I've lost a few pounds, but nothing like you - I need to up my game.

I can already see updates regarding the show, but does anyone have any updates in regard to the non-affiliated "Bandit" meets at the Wyndham and Days Inn hotels and the Reliance and Commonwealth Firehalls from Monday-Wednesday?

Also, any updates regarding the Flyer Nut meeting at Reliance Firehall?

There's no mention of any of the above.

@NIKHIL posted:

I can already see updates regarding the show, but does anyone have any updates in regard to the non-affiliated "Bandit" meets at the Wyndham and Days Inn hotels and the Reliance and Commonwealth Firehalls from Monday-Wednesday?

Also, any updates regarding the Flyer Nut meeting at Reliance Firehall?

There's no mention of any of the above.

Yes there is.....

@Putnam Division posted:

I am so ready for York!

Since I retired Jan 1, I've lost over 20 lbs and can fit into my original OGR Forum shirt again......I guess they were from about 2002-03......I want to lose a few more pounds so that I have room for those pumpkin pancakes in October!!!!!

Peter

Congrats Peter!  I'm down a little over that amount since I joined weight watchers in August.  I had gotten up to 255 lbs and said that's enough - I wasn't coming out of the pandemic heavier than when I went in!

-Greg

@Greg Houser posted:

Yes there is.....

Really? How do you know?

Do you have to be a member to attend York now.

@NIKHIL posted:

Really? How do you know?

Unlike you, I've read the entire thread. And I was part of that piece of the conversation. It's back on page 2 or 3.

-Greg

@Greg Houser posted:

Congrats Peter!  I'm down a little over that amount since I joined weight watchers in August.  I had gotten up to 255 lbs and said that's enough - I wasn't coming out of the pandemic heavier than when I went in!

-Greg

Good work!

Peter

I spoke to manager at Wyndam about two weeks ago and they said there would be a Bandit meet there Tuesday and Wednesday.

@Greg Houser posted:

Unlike you, I've read the entire thread. And I was part of that piece of the conversation. It's back on page 2 or 3.

-Greg

Ok, I actually looked through some of the threads and I read that yes, there will be a Bandit meet on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Wyndham. I also read on Reliance Firehall website that the hall is not being rented out because of COVID-19 concerns (so the Flyernut meeting is cancelled, I conclude).

@joker34 posted:

Do you have to be a member to attend York now.

No, but there is a restriction........there is Friday/Saturday admission that is restricted to the Dealer Halls  for nonmembers.

Peter

@joker34 posted:

Do you have to be a member to attend York now.

Peter's post is correct regarding general admission for non-TCA members.

However, the answer is actually NO.  You can attend one time as a guest of the TCA.  All halls (member and dealer) are open to you.  Here is a link to the Eastern Division's York Train Meet Guest Registration.

The TCA sees opening up the meet to guests as being a recruitment tool for the organization.  It worked for me! I went in 2019 as a guest of the TCA, came home and joined.

Jim

Congratulations Peter on retirement & getting fit. I did likewise a year & a half ago. Life is great.

@joker34 posted:

Do you have to be a member to attend York now.

@Putnam Division posted:

No, but there is a restriction........there is Friday/Saturday admission that is restricted to the Dealer Halls  for nonmembers.

Peter

@jd-train posted:

Peter's post is correct regarding general admission for non-TCA members.

However, the answer is actually NO.  You can attend one time as a guest of the TCA.  All halls (member and dealer) are open to you.  Here is a link to the Eastern Division's York Train Meet Guest Registration.

The TCA sees opening up the meet to guests as being a recruitment tool for the organization.  It worked for me! I went in 2019 as a guest of the TCA, came home and joined.

Jim

There are two ways for a non-member to attend...  As @Putnam Division correctly noted, attending as a member of the general public will limit you to the dealer halls.  The better option is what @jd-train mentioned, assuming that you haven't attended as a guest before, since you can visit all of the halls.  Or even better, join TCA and you won't have to worry about it.

Today has been about the slowest day in history for me. I woke up late, went food shopping late, and things just kept me still and relaxed I guess you could say. So, what is one to do when they are stuck in this time of being slowed down? Well how about finally get their hotel reservations for York in? Yup, finally got it done. Besides getting that done, the most I have done today(besides food shopping) was go and get the mail down the long driveway. It will be great to get out to York and breathe in the air once again. To see everyone that I usually see at York(if my eyes are open and looking). Just to get in a show like we should.

The main concentration for my trip out to York is to try and find that elusive Dreyfuss Hudson that always seems to get away(provided I don't get it at the Edison show in August). Whatever that happens with that, whether I find it or don't, rest assured it will be great to have York again.

Dave, congratulations on getting your reservation!

Thanks Mark, about time right?

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Thanks Mark, about time right?

Yes, I was getting worried.  However, if you couldn’t get a reservation, you could share my room.  In fact that offer is open.

@Mark Boyce posted:

Yes, I was getting worried.  However, if you couldn’t get a reservation, you could share my room.  In fact that offer is open.

Only thing left for me to do is put in for the vacation which shouldn't be a problem.

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Only thing left for me to do is put in for the vacation which shouldn't be a problem.

👍🏻

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Today has been about the slowest day in history for me. I woke up late, went food shopping late, and things just kept me still and relaxed I guess you could say. So, what is one to do when they are stuck in this time of being slowed down? Well how about finally get their hotel reservations for York in? Yup, finally got it done. Besides getting that done, the most I have done today(besides food shopping) was go and get the mail down the long driveway. It will be great to get out to York and breathe in the air once again. To see everyone that I usually see at York(if my eyes are open and looking). Just to get in a show like we should.

The main concentration for my trip out to York is to try and find that elusive Dreyfuss Hudson that always seems to get away(provided I don't get it at the Edison show in August). Whatever that happens with that, whether I find it or don't, rest assured it will be great to have York again.

Amen to that!….We’ve got our room reserved, and really looking forward to it,…..scrapple & eggs, here we come!…

Pat

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Only thing left for me to do is put in for the vacation which shouldn't be a problem.

I would always put in for the York dates in January. Never was a problem with my last Boss; until Wednesday before I was planning to be in York on Thursday! In 2016 he called me (at York, on vacation) and told me he expected me at the plant (Richmond, Va) in 15 minutes. I told him it would take me 15 minutes just to get to my car. He was ****ed. By the time I made it back, the problem was already resolved.

@Gilly@N&W posted:

I would always put in for the York dates in January. Never was a problem with my last Boss; until Wednesday before I was planning to be in York on Thursday! In 2016 he called me (at York, on vacation) and told me he expected me at the plant (Richmond, Va) in 15 minutes. I told him it would take me 15 minutes just to get to my car. He was ****ed. By the time I made it back, the problem was already resolved.

Yeah, just started with this company in April since my last job told all of us we were out of one. I doubt there will be any trouble getting these days. I have to tell my boss today so they are in. I think after I finish what I am working on.

@Gilly@N&W posted:

I would always put in for the York dates in January. Never was a problem with my last Boss; until Wednesday before I was planning to be in York on Thursday! In 2016 he called me (at York, on vacation) and told me he expected me at the plant (Richmond, Va) in 15 minutes. I told him it would take me 15 minutes just to get to my car. He was ****ed. By the time I made it back, the problem was already resolved.

What would have happened had you been on vacation in Hawaii or overseas?

In other words, what part of "on vacation" don't you understand?

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Only thing left for me to do is put in for the vacation which shouldn't be a problem.

My managers were always very good about vacation as long as I had backups trained and in place.

I've never worked for a small company but I can see how that could be tricky. 

Anyway I got separated in January so most future York dates are no problem.

@WaynePa posted:

With the new recommendations for wearing masks in certain areas in PA what are the ramifications for the York meet.

If things get worse we may go to another lockdown.

Earlier today, Gov. Wolf said that he does NOT favor or foresee another lockdown due to the availability of the vaccines. In addition, he stated that he does not favor having to show proof of vaccination to enter any venue (similar to what is happening in NYC). I’m not sure if the spread rate in York merits recommendation to wear a mask, but I always wear one when inside, especially in crowded settings, and will continue to do so out of safety for others as well as myself. Keep in mind, that the Fair Grounds can set their own rules, but I remain hopefuf for October.

@Gilly@N&W posted:

I would always put in for the York dates in January. Never was a problem with my last Boss; until Wednesday before I was planning to be in York on Thursday! In 2016 he called me (at York, on vacation) and told me he expected me at the plant (Richmond, Va) in 15 minutes. I told him it would take me 15 minutes just to get to my car. He was ****ed. By the time I made it back, the problem was already resolved.

Hope you stapled him to his desk.

Let  me put it this way: If you made or make hotel reservations for the Oct. York Meet, make sure you make them with an establishment where you can cancel 24 hours in advance and/or receive a refund if you were charged when making the reservation. The policies for a lot of hotels nationwide were changed/revised due to COVID, so double check just to protect yourself (and your money).

Absolutely, Allan!  I can cancel mine if needed!

Ditto