Trains of Lark Takes on York

Join Me, Secondhand Overland, and others as we take on the 2024 Spring York Train show!
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[@SwindellSteamWorks]

Context for the Centennial I bought at York. It's an MTH 20-2980-1 D.A.P (Dealer Appreciation Program) special UP DDA40X #6936 advertised in 2009 and delivered in 2010. The engine is equipped with Proto-Sound 2 and I believe was one the last few engines to be given PS2 before the company fully switched to PS3. These retailed for $699.95 (2009-2010 MSRP mind you). I found this in Silver Hall and the guy had it priced at $350. Although I'm not a big UP guy, I do have a soft spot for #6936 since it's the only Centennial to have been preserved in operating condition and well, $350 is not a lot for and engine of this size. The box has very minor wear, but the engine is ABOSLUTELY pristine; even the original battery still works fine. The guy after finding out I'm active military even knocked off $20 bringing the final price down to $330. An absolute score! This is one of those engines I would've never imagined buying for such a low price given these are desired by many UP enthusiasts in the 3-rail arena.

[@trainsoflark]

I would argue you got a better deal than I did 😂 It’s a beautiful model!

[@jamesmelchin2873]

New subscriber from Maine...I enjoyed your video and started catching up on your other films. Well done and thank you ! 👍

[@ChrisCauler]

Awesome video Larken. It was great meeting you and all the guys with you. Glad you had a wonderful experience for your first York. Hopefully you make it again. You guys are always welcome at the club when you’re in town.

[@trainsoflark]

The club layout was awesome man! I’ll definitely return to it whenever I come back for York!

[@russrockino-rr0864]

Great Video, Thanks for sharing!

[@trainsoflark]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mr.MikeHunter]

Did you get an RBP Train? I know you’d want the certificate to hang up im sure!

[@trainsoflark]

Sadly I didn’t, as much as I wanted to, I didn’t find anything that I wanted from his stuff

[@Alleghenycrossing]

Incredible video Lark! Thanks for capturing all these wonderful memories. I had such a great time hanging out with you all!!

[@trainsoflark]

Had a great time hanging out with you too man! Hope you enjoy your new WM diesel!

[@ArtsModelTrains]

Great video, so glad we got to hang out at the show! Awesome haul BTW, you got some great deals. Looking forward to next time!

[@trainsoflark]

Thanks Art! Glad we got to hangout at the event! You definitely got a good deal yourself with the Blue Comet! Hopefully I’ll be back to York in the near future!

[@Newt1969]

Awesome video Lark, hope to meet you at Fall York

[@trainsoflark]

Thanks Newt! Sadly I won’t be at the fall York show due to family reasons!

[@TheCreativeMind]

Very well put together Lark. You didn't have an experience, you had an adventure.

[@trainsoflark]

Thanks Ed! It was a once in a lifetime experience!

[@Tdkc844]

Glad we finally got to meet! I had a lot of fun! Sounds like you did too!

[@trainsoflark]

Glad we were able to make it work! And I loved the Baldwin Decapod you got! You never know what you’ll find/get at York 😂

[@PghTrainFanatic]

Great video!! Wish I was there on Friday to meet up! I got all the good deals thursday 😝

[@trainsoflark]

Thanks for the compliment! Oh we will run into each other soon! 😉

[@mikesamericanflyertrains]

Awesome York show trip recap! I’m jealous but in the best way watching all the fun all of you had. Thanks for recording and sharing such an incredible adventure!

[@trainsoflark]

Hopefully you’ll be able to join us in the near future!

[@mikesamericanflyertrains]

@@trainsoflark Absolutely!! Plan is to do the Fall York show although I know you won't be there.

[@alfonsolanzagorta5138]

Great video Lark! You had a great catch over there.

[@trainsoflark]

Thanks Alfonso!

[@Guytrains]

Great video👍👍👍💪🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@trainsoflark]

Thank you!

[@Coreyt1976]

Great video. I’m glad you guys enjoyed!

[@trainsoflark]

Hopefully I’ll catch you at a future one!

[@Coreyt1976]

@@trainsoflark I’ll be there in October

[@trainsoflark]

@@Coreyt1976 sadly I won’t

[@johnh.toytrainfanatic5300]

Great video , it was a pleasure meeting the " alright more trains " guy in person . Hope you can get back up here again in the future

[@trainsoflark]

Lol hey what can I say, more trains is great 😉 I’m sure you’ll see me again in the future! 😁

[@strasburgrailfan90]

Great Video! I need to start remembering to ask for pictures lol

[@trainsoflark]

Lol hey more ideas for the future 😉

[@calebeastertrains]

Had an awesome time hanging out with you, Mike, and others man! Was an amazing trip and alright more trains!!

[@trainsoflark]

You struck gold at the show! Between two Southeastern engines and RBP having fun with your camera! Had a blast hanging with you bro! 🫡

[@calebeastertrains]

@@trainsoflark Thanks man!! And yessir was a blast to hang out with you too!

[@dennis2494]

I also traveled from FL to PA to attend the York show and we also stayed at the Yorjtowne Hotel . I have to agree with you at being overwhelmed at seeing the number of trains and layouts to see at the York train show. All I can say is that I can't wait until I can go again next year.

[@trainsoflark]

Didn’t realize there was a fellow Floridian there 🫡

[@dennis2494]

@@trainsoflark likewise, it was a beautiful hotel, but the main event was the York Train Show. We don't have too many train shows in the Palm Harbor/Clearwater area here in FL. The largest show is around three hours away in De Land FL.

[@billb1736]

Nice video, it was great to meet you at the club!!

[@trainsoflark]

You too!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hey, Larken, great video! You really captured the essence of the York Meet! It is certainly about trains, but the people are what makes York so special for many of us. I am so glad you were able to make it to the event! Until next time, I hope you will take care and keep up the great work! Bill B. PS Love your new K4!

[@trainsoflark]

Thanks Bill B! Glad you were able to make the spring show! My goal was to show the experience of the event! Keep getting those boxcars 😉

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

@@trainsoflark Yep, "One can't have too many box cars is my mantra!" You too, remember you are going to need them for this year's Holiday Box Car Challenge. I'll be depending on you to help get the word out when the time comes! Bill

[@outtascale]

Great video! Wow, what a massive train show. I think I remember that 2-6-0 Mogul from Railroad Tycoon II.

[@trainsoflark]

York is a different animal! Nice to know someone else remembers that iconic train game, use to play it for hours as a kid!

[@greatsmokymtnsrailfan]

Alright more trains!! Great video man!

[@trainsoflark]

Thanks man!

[@Dakman]

You did a great job putting this video together

[@trainsoflark]

Thanks Dakman! Had a great time chatting with you! Now I gotta binge watch your stuff!

[@BigBoyTrains-]

Hey!!! That's meeee

[@trainsoflark]

Indeed it is 😉 Welcome to the community!

[@krtrains123]

I live an hour away from York, I am always impressed with the people that travel a great distance to get there

[@trainsoflark]

That just shows you how much York means to the community!

[@blackrocks8413]

is there another generation coming along to keep the hobby moving forward...... maybe so. I saw a lot of younger people at York.

[@trainsoflark]

There is! KZbin and Instagram have helped usher in a new generation of O gaugers!

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

Just subscribed.

[@trainsoflark]

Thank you!

[@elleryparsons2433]

Train Party At Chris’s Place!

[@410Gregj]

New generation of foamers 😂. Nice video!

[@trainsoflark]

Thank you! A new era of foamers and Tran fanatics are coming in and it has me excited for the future of this hobby!

[@elleryparsons2433]

When goin to a Train Show the Weather is Not a Problem cause It Won’t stop the Driving Force in us And Yes Being Traintarded is Mandatory And Drueling Is Also Allowed.

[@loudonbands6296]

Lowly grasshopper... York is best attended on Thursday when the noobs are still in transit and the halls are clear. I bought all the good stuff before you even shot video! LOL

[@trainsoflark]

I couldn’t get the time off to come early so I did the best I could 🤷‍♂️

[@defdgk]

Which one was the big spoon?

[@Mr.MikeHunter]

I think the guy in glasses…. The other in the hat looks like a receiver.

[@elleryparsons2433]

Stay late That’s How You Do It.