The York Train Meet is proudly sponsored by the Eastern Division of the Train Collectors Association (TCA).
Public Access Options:
Public Day Pass – Dealer Halls
General admission for the public is just $10 per day, granting access to the Orange and Purple Dealer Halls on Friday and/or Saturday. These halls are packed with dealers, vendors, and exhibitors offering trains, parts, accessories, and unique finds for every level of enthusiast. It’s the perfect entry point for anyone who wants to see what the York Train Fair is all about.
$20 Day Pass – One-Day TCA Membership
Beginning with the Fall 2025 York Train Fair, members of the public can upgrade to a $20 one-day pass that provides all-day access to every hall—seven halls in total, on the Friday or Saturday of the York Train Meet.
With this pass, you become a one-day member of the Train Collectors Association. You’ll be able to explore the dealer halls, operating layouts, educational exhibits, and member-only spaces that are normally reserved for TCA members.
This is a one-time special opportunity that can be exercised on Friday or Saturday only, designed to open the full York experience to the public and promote TCA membership. Whether you’re a serious collector considering membership or want to immerse yourself in the entire event to see if membership is right for you, the $20 pass is your chance to see everything the York Train Meet has to offer.
This option may only be exercised one time. Subsequent admission to members-only spaces during the same or future York Train Meets will require joining the Train Collectors Association.
All attendees, including members, family, and guests, must be registered and wear a badge for entry into any building. Badges must be visible at all times.
Guests must present a valid ID to pick up their badge at the door.
Registration Options
We offer several convenient ways to register for the York Meet:
- Online: https://www.yorkregistration.org
- By Phone: Eastern Division Call Center at (585) 683-9333.
- TCA Headquarters Newsletter: Registration form (see Table of Contents for the page number)
- By Mail: Using the form found in the York Meet Notice
- At the Door during the Meet
Bonus: You can now register for the next York Meet while attending the current one! Visit the registration table in the Silver Hall, across from the main registration desk. (Limited hours.)
Registration Categories
Please refer to the York Meet Notice for full category details. Options include:
- Member attending the Fair only
- Member attending and reserving a table in a non-dealer hall
- Member attending and reserving a table/booth in a dealer hall
Note: By registering, you agree to read and follow all Meet Rules. All table and booth holders must display trains or train-related items and remain set up through 2:00 PM Saturday.
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Want to Attend the York Train Meet as a Guest?
If you love toy trains, there’s no better place to experience the excitement of the hobby than the York Train Meet. We’d love to welcome you and share what makes this event—and our community—so special. We’re confident that once you attend, you’ll want to become a member of the Train Collectors Association (TCA)!
What You’ll Find at the York Train Meet:
- Thousands of fellow train enthusiasts who share the passion
- Seven buildings filled with trains and train-related items:
- 2 Dealer Hall
- 5 Member Halls with non-dealer sellers and operating layouts
- Major manufacturers of toy trains
- Over 190,000 square feet of:
- Toy trains (all scales)
- Accessories, scenery, and layout materials
- Transformers, track, benchwork (layout frames)
- Books, videos, train-themed apparel, and more
- Operating modular exhibits
- Instructional exhibits to help you build your own layout
- All toy train scales represented: O, O-27, Standard Gauge, G/Garden, LGB, N, Z, American Flyer/S, and HO
- New and vintage trains and accessories
- Admission for all three days – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Want a preview? Visit our Photo Gallery to see highlights from past York Meets!
Attending as a Guest
The York Train Meet is open to TCA members, their families, and guests. We welcome new enthusiasts by allowing them to attend one meet as a guest, sponsored by a current TCA member.
Click here to register as a first-time guest
As a guest, you’ll also have the opportunity to join TCA on-site at the Silver Hall Registration Desk or online at www.traincollectors.org.
To attend future York Meets, TCA membership is required.
Important Guest Information
- All guests must register and pick up their badge at the door (Photo ID required)
- Badges must be visible at all times for building access
- Badge holders are available at check-in for $3.00
- For safety:
- No wagons, suitcases, or large backpacks
- Single-width strollers only
Guest Registration Pricing
| Registration Method | Guest | Spouse | Children (under 18) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | $25 | $3 | Free with an adult |
| By Mail | $25 | $3 | Free with an adult |
| At the Door | $25 | $3 | Free with adult |
Ways to Register
- Online: Click here to register as a first-time guest
- By Mail: Download the guest registration form
- Fill out and mail the completed form to:
Eastern Division, TCA
PO Box 451
Bedford, PA 15522
- Fill out and mail the completed form to:
- At the Door: Register upon arrival
- Call Center: (585) 683-9333 (open until 2 weeks before the show)
Questions?
Contact Diana Hood, Registrar
Email: registrar@easterntca.com
Phone: (585) 683-9333 (until 2 weeks before the show)
We look forward to welcoming you to York—the ultimate gathering place for toy train lovers!