The Comic-Con of Train Shows: York - Fall 2023

[@Ericstrains]

Video Notes: 1) This video has chapters in case you'd like to skip around

[@railchief74]

Hey Eric, Michael Nowicki again. I just wanted to stop by too say that me and my dad had a great time catching up with you and Lisa at the orange hall on Friday the 20th at the show. Great York video. Might want too put a tracker on that crab cake food truck ;) 🚂

[@glietzfrederick7365]

​@@railchief74Unum ft❤

[@rapper8521]

That test track section you found at the show, do you have any info for that part? Or will it be found in a future video? Thanks

[@Horzpwr]

If there’s anything I took from this video, it’s that Eric loves crab cakes 😂

[@Leogar982]

She has a beautiful smile.

[@cheeota1]

Always a pleasure to listen and watch your videos, I think Lisa needs to talk to us alittle more lol. You are an inspiration to all of us when it comes to trains. I thank I speak for everyone. Thank you Eric. Keep posting cause we will watch

[@keithneal3253]

Cool hair buzz cut Eric. Awesome video. Thanks for putting this together for us.

[@williamkolina3988]

You made my grandson's York You are his favorite. A great as your collection is Your character is even better

[@dalediethorn1481]

Always a blast watching. Thanks for promoting the hobby…

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks for watching!

[@Cbtrainnut]

Dude, clean cut looks great on you! Thanks for sharing York. I hope to go some day!

[@wcmodelrailroad]

It was great to see you and Lisa again and I love the video blog style this year. It's hard work putting that kind of format together, but it really encompasses the journey you and Lisa had at York.

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks so much!

[@elleryparsons2433]

Hanging Out at A Train Show Will Make you Hungry.

[@JMaxRC]

Great video Eric I really enjoyed watching your food reviews and visit to york this year.

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks!

[@GlennFresch]

Nothing beats a Pennsylvania Dinner.

[@arrowguy173]

I actually came back to this vid to show the wife the diner and we’re Sheetz fans (which Eric zoomed past😅). Hopefully we’ll make it to York from Columbus Ohio one of these years. Gotta try the crab cakes!

[@greengun8340]

16:55 Look at all those sweet RVs in the background. What a set up. Get the generators humming and immerse yourself in the model train game all weekend. This is the only way to roll=)

[@Ericstrains]

Yeah, I'd love to be able to do york with an RV

[@LostInTheIceOfLife]

This was an awesome video, it felt very comforting just to listen to just travel stories and food amd trains. It's an A+ when that person is genuine, thank you Eric!

[@MattyCtrains]

Hey Eric great video! Was a pleasure to see and chat with you again at the show and while enjoying Chris's layout. These kinda videos are tough to make, Great overview and showcasing what the york experience is all about!

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks!

[@SchaeferOGaugeLoggingRR]

Great video. Looks like a lot of fun was had at York. Glad you guys are over the colds.

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Looks like the two of you had a great time I'm glad that you're both better now can't wait to see everything that you got in the reviews 👍👍

[@timothymclaughlin6860]

Ha! Super video! So cool seeing all of you together at York and at Chris’s layout. It’s definitely on our list of things we gotta do for sure. Fun video and glad you did it. All good finds. Sorry you both got sick afterwards. No good deed goes unpunished lol. Anyway enjoyed the heck out of this so thanks!

[@rowsdower12]

Thanks for sharing! Pretty cool

[@Ericstrains]

You bet!

[@DavidLevine]

Great video and nice to meet you in York near the Ross booth. I really appreciate all the time you put into the channel.

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks!

[@brianfaruol9974]

Hey Eric, was hoping to bump into you and Lisa at York Tuns out we were there at the same time. Just a side note received my switcher the other day and finally pick up you es44ac as well both are fantastic. Great job on all that you do...

[@Ericstrains]

Awesome thanks so much!

[@TheTrainboard]

Excellent video, Eric!! Was a pleasure finally meeting you! Can't wait to see everything you got. - Ryan

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks, great meeting you too!

[@BLWorks1982]

That New York Central caboose is sweet!

[@anthonyprslsouthjerseymode4220]

Always wanted to attend the York train meet. I'm a member of the New York Society of Model Engineers in Carlstadt NJ. Several of my fellow members attend the York meet every fall and spring. That diner looks amazing and I saw a Sheetz across from the diner as well. Every time I go to do train stuff in Pennsylvania me and my buddies always love to go to Sheetz. Awesome video and hopefully I will definitely be able to attend the next York meet.

[@rodrossi9749]

Was great to briefly talk to you at York....hope your Menards trains were waiting for you when you got home....😀👍👍

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks!

[@LehighValleyRR]

Great video Eric… I live a few hours from York I’m glad I got to see this and well definitely be making the trip next year.. Thanks awesome job

[@elleryparsons2433]

I Love Seeing Your Other Half With ya At the Train Show I Bring My Wife Too Cause She Has items To Get for Her Layouts.

[@remie4494]

That's a really cool trip. Glad you have enjoyed your time for the most part.

[@JDStucks]

It was great seeing you again, Eric. Awesome documentation of the York Train Show. I’m already looking forward to next year!

[@Ericstrains]

Me too!

[@ChazzLyons]

Awesome as usual 👍 thanks for sharing.! I hope one day to make it to York!!

[@hillaryhess5716]

It's appropriate the Round The Clock Diner would serve clam strips. That restaurant used to be a Howard Johnson's.

[@shafiqshabazz2462]

Hang in there Lisa live your life. Eric excellent video........

[@Jokers_Trains]

Great video Eric. Always great to see you.

[@GoldStandardTrains]

Glad you went with the Hot Shot set. Hoping maybe my comments to you helped sway you to it over the others while you were looking them over. It was great meeting you and talking each time in passing. York is a whirlwind and the people you meet and things available to buy make it fly by quickly. Hoping to be back next fall myself.

[@Ericstrains]

You too!

[@richardsanchez7517]

Eric you look so much happier… enjoy watching your channel

[@Ericstrains]

I am!

[@andy41417]

6:04 Ticket booth for public between the doors in Orange Hall. Wrist band allows use of any entrance. $10.

[@zachwheeler9846]

Glad you and Lisa had a great time at York. Someday if I ever get into the hobby I would love to attend a York train show, looks like a lot of fun and you get to meet a lot of amazing people. I would also stop by the around the clock diner too and give it a shot myself 😁. You picked some cool stuff this year at York, can't wait to see the review on all of them, especially the EF3. Great video Eric!

[@AHomelessDorito]

Great video! Always wondered what these events are like. Looks fun!

[@blairterry9435]

Hey! I saw Conventual Classic set that I bought in York!

[@dathanpoole871]

Great video and recap. You brought home a great haul. I saw you a couple times but couldn't quiet get myself over to say hello. I've been into the hobby for about 3 years now and you were the first you tuber i stayed watching and getting influence from. Loved your layout and reviews. Hopefully catch you at the next one. Oh and the food looked delicious. Next time you and your wife should try Smokey Bones, great food in my pinion. Only 10 min fron the fair grounds. Keep up the great work and thank you.

[@Ericstrains]

Hope I get to meet you next year. Thanks!

[@TomzTrainzandAccessories]

Great job Eric! You and Lisa looked like you had a great time. I was there for the 1st time myself on Friday. It was quite overwhelming to see for sure! I’m sorry I didn’t get a chance to meet you in person. Hopefully next time. I hope you’re feeling better now. Excellent video! Tom

[@Ericstrains]

Next time!

[@michaelkopp2427]

Fantastic video, thank you very much!

[@randyluginbuhl9085]

Thanks for the tour!!

[@leeseiden2301]

Sorry I missed you at York !

[@lunges62]

Nice video Mr. Siegel! Your introduction to the Bi-Level Gallery car surprised me. MTH had them, and apparently they are now in the hands of Atlas. I have the CNW set from MTH, but wanted the Rock Island in red. It was a very tough set to find, but thankfully Atlas has reissued them. Tell your friends at Atlas they need to do some work on their web-site. Thanks again.

[@groundpoundertrains1653]

As always, another great video! I have to apologize for interrupting your interview at the atlas booth. I did not realize you were recording. And being a bald guy myself I have no business making comments on your haircut. Again I’m sorry and I apologize for the interruption and comment. I always look forward for your videos, great work.

[@Ericstrains]

Haha no worries!

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Great video Eric! Looks like you and Lisa had an awesome trip!! Everyone in our great hobby needs to visit York! It is the train show of all train shows. The Round the Clock Diner is awesome. When I go to York I stay right next door at the Wingate by Wyndham. Great place!! They have free breakfast but it can not even compare to a Western Omelette at the Round the Clock Diner!!!

[@magnumfrank9819]

Eric, finally had time to watch your great video! For someone who has yet to go to York, thanks for the tour as I would feel like I know the place if I go! Question, what was the impetus to cut the hair. You were the ONLY model train person I had ever seen rocking the ponytail!

[@Ericstrains]

Ha. My hair is starting to thin on the backside and i just don’t want be one of those guys with long hair and a bald spot lol.

[@SimRacin14]

Think those weathered cars midway through the video are from a shop in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. It's my LHS. I've seen them at shows up here. He does other scales as well.

[@Agen007DarkKnight]

Next year I highly recommend cheddar's scratch kitchen right across the street from the diner! Really good food! There's also a lyndon diner down the road and a bunch of other good restaurants

[@Ericstrains]

I’ve been there. I thought it was ok, but I likes the diner better. Haven’t tried the other diner yet.

[@alexanderdeburdegala4609]

WOW York is right up the road for me, I had no idea they even had a show there... * mind blown *

[@SleeperBBQ]

Lol hitting that box well it could have been a clicking ink pen. great video so did the 6-foot-long display shelves make it back and straight? Lisa is great having a partner that enjoys the hobby as she does, has to be fun. TY

[@ronaldsnell1503]

The BEST overall Chanel

[@tristanmundis3040]

I live in York, Haven’t missed a show in 14 years. Glad you could make it to good ol York county Pennsylvania.

[@andrewgerhard2528]

Have you ever checked out The Choo Choo Barn in Lancaster? Not far from York and a fun layout. I grew up very close to York and always went to the show as a kid. I need to make plans to attend with my dad and brother now that my brother and I have our own money to spend.

[@stevenfd123]

I enjoyed seeing Peachy in the video!

[@Skeeterguy24]

Bought the Western Maryland set as well and found that the A units inboard roller pickups causes a derail on Atlas switches. Removed both rollers from each unit and runs fine now. I will try and refit with a varied length to see if that fixes it in the future.

[@markhellman-pn3hn]

i have the most BASIC layout - a 5X7 loop ... why is it so special ? ... i have the NYC subway cars !! ... i get non stop compliments !!!

[@Ericstrains]

That’s great!

[@davidstrainsandlego]

Show looked awesome, some great finds

[@siverene]

Love you videos!

[@pointstrains]

Do not watch this video hungry 😄 Great York run through!

[@ColtonRMagby]

If I get my own place, I'll have my layout installed during the moving-in process so I have room to work. If I have to have a house built, it'll go in during construction so all the wires are tucked away neatly. I love trains, and I need to have a layout that works. As long as it's functional, I don't care if it looks like a kindergarten drawing.

[@Ericstrains]

That’d be great to pre-wire a house for the layout during construction

[@ColtonRMagby]

@@Ericstrains Makes connecting various items full-time less of a hassle because you don't have to cut or drill any holes in a painted wall.

[@Gilstrains]

Always enjoy your videos👍

[@gregorysmith7952]

Eric I probably really have it made as only live about 4 miles west of York Fair. Also eat at least once a week at Round the Clock. Enjoy your videos so much. Thanks

[@sam40368]

Hey Eric I'm glad you got to meet Mr Brady he has been my train dealer for a long time and got me the legacy polar express

[@MrStevesTrains]

Great video Eric, nice presentation of the event. Looks awesome and also a total ADHD Nightmare. Lol 😂 Thanks for sharing.

[@UncleSalty-nz5uk]

Excellent video. Dig the DM&IR SD-24s. Those Alco RSD-7/15 locomotives are unique as well. Atlas only one who has done them in 3 rail.

[@andy41417]

3:59 Only Orange and Purple open to public Fri-Sat.

[@GlennFresch]

Hehe. At lot of my trips to York turn into food tours as well. I’m always on the hunt for good crab cakes!

[@Ericstrains]

I love a good crab cake so that food truck was sorely missed.

[@GlennFresch]

@@Ericstrains York used to have a ton of food trucks. Im guessing with the drop in attendance over the years and late start time on Thursday that it’s just not worth it for them anymore. The last picture I have of the funnel cake and the the crab cake trucks are in Oct 2021. After that I think they were gone.

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Great video Eric!!!

[@MMID303]

Sucks having to prepare like that. Glad I live so close. Had a great time going this year. Luckily I was way under my budget. Only got a couple cars and some JT Mega Steam. Got several pre-orders coming in November/December. I'm jealous you got the Hagerstown Hotshot set! Waiting on a review! Lol it's kinda funny, York is considered a dangerous city to us small towners.

[@elleryparsons2433]

When Goin To Train shows STAY till Closing you might Get a Deal Of a Lifetime.

[@douglasengle2704]

27:45 They made mention of wifi, but I couldn't make out the context. It would be nice if in some future episode of Eric's Trains you might visit and interview what is going on with future command and control of 3-rail O-gauge. The track-1 railroads are going lithium battery and using aerial drone influenced remote controls. Lionel O-gauge I think captured the caricature of railroading in the best preference at least for American railroad interpretations. That middle rail solves the difficulty of suppling power through typical prototypical railroad track switching situation that can't be met with simple two rail railroadlpower supply. Severing as the librarian for the Naptown railroad in Indianapolis IN (HO) about 2010 I read numerous articles of 0-gauge modelers from the 1930s-40s-50s that would switch from a center power rail to an outrigger rail such as used typically on subways so their models would have the more proper 2-rail look. That was the rigor.

[@Ericstrains]

They were saying the wifi module is going to be built into the next TIU that they release.

[@michaelramsey82]

A tip for next year: I've found wearing a mask helps prevent getting sick much more effectively than hand sanitizer. Obviously both help, but if you have to do just one, the mask is much more effective, since most viruses are transmitted by air. I've been wearing a disposable mask anytime I'm in a public indoor space since 2020, and the only times I've gotten sick are when I started to get lazy and occasionally not wear it. Amazingly, I haven't gotten COVID at all (had the flu a couple of times but always tested negative for COVID). They may be a little bit inconvenient, but in my experience at least, masks really do make a huge difference, especially in crowded indoor spaces.

[@jimmyseaver3647]

I might not collect O scale stuff (no room for that in a townhouse, lol), but I'd love to check out York some day regardless. It seems like quite the time over there.

[@JohnDoe-bl7gj]

I can't believe it. You came all the way to York, and didn't even take the 20 minute drive to see the newest steam locomotive in the U.S. Lionel even has a model of it in their latest run of 4-4-0s. I don't know how to end this and make it sound sarcastic. But great video. I live nearby but I've never been able to go

[@Ericstrains]

I’ve seen it

[@lifeislucci]

Hopefully I can get my wood fired pizza truck, Lucci’s Slices, there in the next few years

[@anthonycoach4551]

Brady's train outlet there in Greensburg pa..that's were I shop for trains when I have to money to buy trains and yes Brady's does do deals there not bad to deal with and I think that guy there is the dad he's the main owner I believe glad you got it off them they have some really nice stuff..and there pretty local for me only about 30 miles for me so and if I'm ever in york I'll have to try that dinner looks good .👍

[@Ericstrains]

Awesome thanks!

[@jimmelchin1531]

Another fine film on the show...thank you Eric and Lisa. Well done ! 👍 So I'm curious...did you plan a rental car to bring your merchandise back to Georgia ? I've never been to York...the best way to save on shipping would be a very long round trip drive from my residence in Maine. I'll make it someday. 😃

[@Ericstrains]

I always fly up and then drive back so that I don’t have to mess with taking trains on the plane or paying a bunch of money to ship them home.

[@AlexNunes-z6v]

Wow I'd love to have railroad friends like yours meet at house train fun train trips I run Ho scale.sounds like a train load of funn

[@elleryparsons2433]

Train Party At Chris’s yeee Haw!

[@Manwholikestrains]

I need to go to York at some point

[@dalediethorn1481]

Great video Who makes the test track rollers???

[@Ericstrains]

I can't remember their name off hand, but I'll post a video or a short about it.

[@bmcl76]

Great Work, what company makes the Test Track?

[@williambowne3572]

I got a 1654 Lionel train from 1946

[@SigEpVet]

God bless your girlfriend for putting up with your hobby! My wife tolerates my hobbies too!

[@frankies6770]

My ex is from Red Lion lots of good eats there.

[@Dachamp2001]

Me being a Pittsburgh native id would have driven from GA, it's about a 10-hour ride. I've been wanting to go for years to the TCA lol. Ol Mr Brady 😅 His place is 20 minutes from me. His place is huge he has 4 or 5 different buildings. But since lionel will no longer attend, that's a deal breaker for me. 😢 But i do have a lot of ross switches.

[@Ericstrains]

Yeah, it's about an 11 hour drive back home. We did it in one day.

[@Dachamp2001]

@Ericstrains I'm not a fan of flying lol 😆. If it's under a day, I'll take the drive. I lm a big fan of your videos, eric. Just wish my basement was big as yours.

[@HotRodRodney25]

I was told it was for members only or I would have went to York, PA is not that far. Rodney

[@usmc12345678910]

How did you get all your purchases back home? Did you ship them and then fly out?

[@Ericstrains]

Drove home

[@frankierailfan4014]

I wish I could go, it always is during school :(

[@371508129]

I’m curious about how you got all that stuff home to Atlanta?

[@Ericstrains]

Drove home

[@shafiqshabazz2462]

Question Eric.... what is your opinion on the state of MTH as a company 🎉moving forward into the future of O gauge.

[@kevinmartin9940]

Eric, I blew past you a few times to avoid getting into your videos. Next time you need to make a trip to the NJ Hi-Railers and the Bergen County Model Rail Road Club as that club is actually in a NJT station that’s probably 100 years old.

[@Ericstrains]

Will do!

[@UnionPacific1943]

Wow Eric I wish I was in York I want the UP rocket boost it comes with the Union Pacific C45ACCTE (ES44AC) or get the Norfolk Southern anniversary one I do like o scale I’m going to do both a o scale and a Ho scale everything I’m going put in my model railroad

[@krtrains123]

LOL , I never have Day 3 money

[@deweyhall712]

The hobo union approves of this video...😊😊😊

[@keithneal3253]

Eric - do you take cash or do sellers like Brady’s take CC? If cash how do you manage walking around with like $4-5K on you? Serious question

[@Ericstrains]

Most big sellers take credit cards. They have an ATM there in case you need some cash for sellers who don’t.

[@tylercummins1070]

Is the York train show all O gauge

[@PedroPerex]

The show didn't look very busy this year?

[@Ericstrains]

It was quite busy, I just didn’t whip out the camera when things were hectic