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Re: Fall York TCA Show - Wednesday Report
Hey Scott,
This sounds like a fun trip, but we're going to Hawaii that week so this
particular York run is out for me.
But I'm up for maybe fall/2010.
scott a smiley wrote:
> Well, Actually, I am thinking that we should set up a trip to the April
> TCA show in York for our club members and others. I have done group
> trips many times in the past for snow skiing so this would not be a big
> deal. Southwest flies to Baltimore for reasonable rates and hotels seem
> to be about $10 to 125 a night depending on how far away you are. Looks
> like 20 miles might be a good location. WE could get a van depending on
> the number of people for local transportation.
>
> I am thinking it would be more fun with some folks you know running
> around and showing things to. Sounds like Bill knows some of the places
> to be at the show. My Idea would be to leave on Wed. After noon
> arriving late in Baltimore and then get to hotel for Thurs Morning at
> show. Also have the train museum to hit close by. Return Sunday
> afternoon to Austin. This would miss the bandit shows but the main event
> should have enough for everyone.
>
> The April show is 22-24. That is Thurs. Fri. Sat. So leaving on Wed. 21
> and returning on Sun 25.
>
> This is 6 months away. Who would be interested?
>
> Scott
>
>
> On Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:46:07 -0500 Steve Wise <swise@aoot.com> writes:
>
>> you lucky dog you.
>>
>> I wanna go next time. But I need to be member. Maybe you can
>> sponsor
>> me? :)
>>
>> Have fun and keep us posted!!
>>
>>
>> Bill Lohman wrote:
>>
>>> Greetings from York.
>>>
>>> The big semi-annual TCA Eastern Division TCA Train Show at the
>>>
>> York PA
>>
>>> Fairgrounds is underway! Huge. Six exposition halls worth. TCA
>>>
>>> members only.
>>>
>>> I attended the MTH DCS Users Group meeting held in a local eatery
>>>
>>> Wednesday evening. Notables attending included Andy Edleman, MTH
>>>
>> Vice
>>
>>> President and Mike Wolf's second in command. He had his key
>>>
>> managers
>>
>>> there and all gave interesting presentations and then participated
>>>
>> in
>>
>>> a Q & A session that went on for over an hour.
>>>
>>> Also attending were the OGR Forum DCS User's Group Leaders. Jim
>>> Barret from Barret in the Backshop fame in OGR Railroading and
>>>
>> lots of
>>
>>> videos was there.
>>>
>>> Bottom line is the current DCS hardware is coming up against
>>> obsolescence. MTH can continue to make small enhancements only.
>>>
>>> So, sometime in the next two years MTH is bringing out a next
>>> generation DCS which will include a new Remote and a new TIU both
>>>
>>> containing more powerful hardware, software and firmware.
>>>
>>> One of the main features will be a MUCH stronger signal on the
>>>
>> track.
>>
>>>
>>> The engines will NOT have batteries which is good news.
>>>
>>> And MTH says they've been listening and learning since designing
>>>
>> DCS
>>
>>> eight years ago and fully intends to implement the most asked for
>>>
>>> features like a better text editor and faster downloads.
>>>
>>> And they intend to have much more realistic, higher fidelity
>>>
>> horns,
>>
>>> whistles and the like. And continue to work on the acoustics in
>>>
>> their
>>
>>> engines.
>>>
>>> We'll see, huh. Seems it's becoming more and more like the other
>>>
>>> areas of consumer electronics where we buy a new TV every few years
>>>
>> or
>>
>>> so. Gotcha!!
>>>
>>> Time to head off to the Fairgrounds! More trains will be there
>>>
>> than
>>
>>> any other place on the planet. Oh boy!
>>>
>>>
>>> Stay tuned.
>>>
>>> Bill
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>
>>
>>
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