Getting Real column - 8
A relatively fast clock (but with a very forgiving timetable) can
be a little stressful for visit-
ing operators who have never
operated before on my layout.
However, I tell everyone they
will have more than enough
time to complete all of their
required work with plenty of
time to sit and wait before
timetable departure times. In
fact, if every single train runs
on time, each operator will
spend 15-20 actual minutes out
of the 2½ to 3 hour-long oper-
ating session waiting for depar-
ture times and meets.
I also tell visiting operators that
not only will they have plenty
of time to get their jobs done
in a prototype manner, but
will also time to wait for the
“brakeman” to throw switches
and make a standing brake test
after making up a train.
Operators of the locals use
switch lists I prepare in
advance. This means no car
card shuffling or moving car
cards from one box to another.
4. To help operators, I’ve added a Car Type column and
deleted the Contents column of the prototype switch
list on my switch lists. Instead of a Remarks column,
I’ve substituted a Track column which indicates where
the car is to be spotted.
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MRH-Nov 2014
