Nervously awaiting the pictures. Explain later.
88 - Remember:
1) Someone the next aisle over has it cheaper...Since I've never been to York, I'm a bit concerned that my typical train show routine of 'once around to find what you want, second or third time around buy' won't work... not sure if I will have enough time for that! I'm planning on going through the members hall first (I think its the Purple Hall?)
2) Park somewhat close to the new hall...That is why I offered to drive - you can show me the ropes!
3) Mike Wolfe is much shorter in person...I saw his pic on another thread... I'd venture 5' 6" - 5' 8"
4) Be sure to glance under the tables for deals (especially those light-weight cars you want)Right-O!
5) Unless you use duct-tape for a money-clip, better have enough gas to get back home...That's what the plastic is for! LOL! No seriously, I'm gassin' up tonight on the way home.
6) The arrows...Yeah, Yeah... so you've told me 100 times! But you won't tell me what they are for or represent! Something about being a 'Noob' and you can't let the sacred secret out... I'm beginning to think there is some dire event at the end of the road... like an EXIT sign!
1) Someone the next aisle over has it cheaper...
2) Park somewhat close to the new hall...
3) Mike Wolfe is much shorter in person...
4) Be sure to glance under the tables for deals (especially those light-weight cars you want)
5) Unless you use duct-tape for a money-clip, better have enough gas to get back home...
6) The arrows...
fifedog wrote:26 hours until The Gathering! I'm stoked.
Well checked the oil in the wifes car, tire pressure and fuel later. My money will be drawn shortly. Will head out tomorrow at 7am right to the fairgrounds. Spend the day and off to the OGR gathering at Fridays. I too will spend the night in Hanover and then head back to the ground Friday. I'll see veryone at the CTT booth and probably head home shortly there after. Gotta leave for work on Saturday AM.
Unfortunately I read today where a large shipment of Grits was stolen from the docks at 3 mile Island. Seems they use the stuff to clean up waste spills. I don't know if that means anything but I hear that portable Grit detectors are being setup at the fairgrounds just in case.
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Remember anyone out there if you want to meet and greet Friday 1 PM at the CTT booth in orange hall.
laz57
Well York week is finally here. Working Monday, Tuesday and half-day on Wednesday and then will head for the hotel in Hanover. Wonder if I will be able to concentrate on work Wednesday morning. Will be at the meet on Thursday and Friday. May stop at Johnstown on the way back to visit the flood memorial and museum on Saturday.
We plan to be at the CTT booth on Friday at 1:00PM for the meet and greet and the photo op. Then grab some lunch and head to the grandstand to listen to the speakers. If time is tight, just take lunch to the grandstand and eat there. Looking forward to it.
MartyE wrote: jefelectric wrote:Hey guys how about this for a thought. Since we are meeting at 1:00, we can take a picture, chat a bit with the CTT gang, then grab some food and head to the grandstand for the "Other Guys Renowned" guest speakers. Looks like everyone will have someone there except the big L Lionel is scheduled to be there.
jefelectric wrote:Hey guys how about this for a thought. Since we are meeting at 1:00, we can take a picture, chat a bit with the CTT gang, then grab some food and head to the grandstand for the "Other Guys Renowned" guest speakers. Looks like everyone will have someone there except the big L
Lionel is scheduled to be there.
Sorry Marty, I read over that list twice and still missed it. Senior moment I guess.
Regards, Roy
I
ll be there at 1 PM. Going to the other halls in the morning.
jefelectric wrote:Don, I'm getting anxious too, just hope I can get rid of this darn cold before Tuesday. Did you make a list yet? I just modified last years & keep adding things.
List - Heck, isn't that what they make pdf catalogs for?
Don
Don,
What day do you arrive in York? I think I recall you were going to be there most of the week. I get there on Tuesday afternoon.
When do the rest of you that are traveling long ways get there?
dbaker48 wrote: As many times as I have read and re-read this thread, I'am tired of looking for it on other pages. So needed to "bump" it up.Am I excited about goiing to York? OR What ?
As many times as I have read and re-read this thread, I'am tired of looking for it on other pages. So needed to "bump" it up.
Am I excited about goiing to York? OR What ?
DMUinCT wrote:Orange last. I'm more interested in the "one of a kind" items found in the "Member Halls" and minding my own table (E-14) in the "Blue Hall".
It really is good we don't all have exactly the same interests or one or two halls would be packed and the others empty.
Don U. TCA 73-5735
jefelectric wrote:I am wondering, why does everyone try to get into the orange hall first? I always run out of money anyway so what does it mater if I miss a few items?
My guess is that today's younger hobbyists--either in age or in terms of exposure to the hobby, or both--tend to feel that the only trains worth pursuing are those made in this century or even this year. And the interesting thing is that there's usually little or nothing available in the Orange Hall that couldn't be found and bought elsewhere at better prices. The real "finds" are generally at the other halls, and about the only true advantage of the Orange Hall is the opportunity it presents to meet and talk with the various manufacturers and a number of after-market suppliers.
Back in the pre-Orange Hall days, the largest opening-hours crowds used to gather in the Yellow and Blue Halls--Yellow (and environs back when Lionel and MTH had their tents outside) for those looking for newer stuff, and Blue for those interested in the vintage items. So I guess things haven't really changed all that much, aside from the actual venues.
But in the hobby as it is now, today's new stuff quickly becomes tomorrow's has-beens, usually by the time the next catalog appears, so I expect that all of the halls eventually see their fair share of visitors.
Fife - No NO NO - don't give away the arrows - a newbie has to experience the wrath of the arrows (particularly where they are missing and you just have to KNOW)
But not to worry - someone will help you see the light (Arrows). Oh - and don't use your cell phone to call for help!
Brent - it is an experience to behold
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