April 23-25 2009 was the semi-annual Train Meet in York, PA. It is held in seven (7) very large halls and is attended by roughly 14,000 train enthusiasts. Commercial train dealers fill the Purple, Orange, and Brown Halls and members fill the Blue, Silver, White, and Red Halls. A large operating layout is displayed in the Black Hall by different train clubs by invitation. The Meet is for TCA members and their families only, but members may bring guests for one lifetime visit only. Most guests join during the Meet.

I thought that the economy would have discouraged members from attending but that was not the case. The usual number attended and buying and selling was as brisk as ever. I sold about 70% of the train items I brought to the Meet - successful in my opinion. i found all the "hard to find" parts that I needed for repairs waiting for me at home.

If you have any interest in going in October, let me know and I will take you as a guest.