Operating Rules

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I am in the midst of finalizing my book of rules. Does any one have a rule book for their railroad that they would be willing to share.

Thanks
Ira

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Why do you need a book of rules for your layout.

Steve

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Rule 1: They are my trains!
Rule 2: When in doubt, refer to rule 1 !!!

Will

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And rule #3 if there are any doubts then you need to be evaluated for Job Confidence.
And Rule #4 refers to possible increased ego if Rule #2 did not apply.

=) Peace

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Rules as in operating the trains during an operating session, or rules as in how to act at someone elses layout?

To keep the trains from running into each other and/or onto the floor.

One rule for operation we have on the club layout:
Upon departing a town, the turnouts must be set for the main line.
reason - When the next train comes through, it should be able to pass through without delay.

A rule for the locomotives on the layout:
Locomotives running on the layout will have their decoders programmed to the locomotive number painted on the unit.
reason - If there is a problem (run away, train blocking something) anyone can call up the number and stop/move the locomotive.

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Why not? If you want prototype practice do it to it.

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Ira:

Here’s my operating rules, including some rules based on the prototype.

http://siskiyou.railfan.net/operations/rules.html

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Joe,

You continue to amaze me with how well thought out, sceniced, and operated your layout is.

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A rule book helps coordinate trains.
There are rules about train priorities, such as if 2 meet at a passing siding, which is to take the siding and wait while the other passes.

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Another source you may want to look to for inspiration is an employee time table… Such as one of these, pointing to the Montpelier Division specifically.

http://www.cts.wustl.edu/~allen/wab/

Good luck,
Jeff

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Interesting I never thought of something like this. I learn something new everyday. Thanks Guys and or Girls

Steve