Operating Report – Dec. 2, 2007
I had lots of time to prepare for this session, so all locos had clean wheels and bad order reports from the last session were cleared up. The extra preparation resulted in a relatively smooth-running session. So much so we were done in record time!
Bruce Bell and his son popped in during the session so we spent some time talking with him. His son even got to run the return train from Tidewater to Wholeinthall. Bruce better get his layout running soon or he’ll have a revolt on his hands.
Between Bruce’s visit, doing the local switching in Kenville, and providing helper service up and down “The Ridge”, I didn’t get much time to take pictures, but here are a few I managed to take toward the end of the evening.
Greg running the local job in Derwin’s Drop.
Derwin gets the helper ready for the Transfer to Bayside.
The Transfer is almost at the top of “The Ridge”.
The transfer heads through Stevenville.
Brian eases the Transfer into Bayside.
Mark decided he’d give the Stevenville Local Job a try for this session. He picked a good time to try it since it turned out to be the busiest job on the layout. Ha!
Ken took up his usual position in Chappellton. As luck would have it Chappellton turned out to be fairly calm with only half the usual car movements in and out.
Greg ran the West Bound Wayfreight, and the Local Job in Derwin’s Drop. Derwin also did double duty in Tidewater and the East Bound Wayfreight, with a helper job mixed in. He as fairly well behaved during the evening, gaining very few demerit points, for a change.
That’s pretty much it for this session. It was a fun evening. Thanks guys!
Scott
Scott
Nice report …. having fun is what it is all about.
Yes on busy nights it is hard to find time for the camera.
Looking at couple of the pictures, do you provide lifting devices for short people?
Doug
Yes I do. For really short people there are chairs, for medium short there is a milk crate. Ha!
Ken is the least tall in the group. That’s why he prefers working in Chappellton. It’s odd though, because he likes working on Brian’s Island which is the highest section of Brian’s layout. I guess it’s a little less stressful – less interaction with other trains.
Scott
Scott
Sounds like another successfully session. Your fortunate to have a dedicated crew. Hopefully next spring/summer I’ll be able to pop in some time when your having a session -for a visit. Was over last weekend – but it was a real quick trip – 24 hours. Later.
Wayne
You know you’re welcome anytime! You’re not going to be home over the Christmas holidays?
Scott