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Video: Operating a model railroad like an old head
great tips, nice having a video to go along with the printed column.
I thought the common term was an “old hand”, not “old head”. Anyone else want to comment on this? Andy S?
Thank you, can you post a PDF of the book please, and again thank you for the video.
When Andy speaks - either verbally or by pen - I listen … he is a true “operator.” Thanks Andy … keep the tips coming.
The video is a very nice supplement to anything in the magazine. The more videos to go with the magazine, the more the magazine becomes modern. Very thoughtful, interesting, and helpful. Spectacular. Oh, and BTW, Mr. Sperandeo, try to be relaxed in front of the camera, this is nothing to stress yourself about. Overall, Great Job!
This was a great video. I look forward to more.
Thanks Andy and David.
I agree with James Foster a PDF of the log book would be nice. A few of the tips are very timely Andy Thanks (Especially pushing a stalled car by the coupler. Great idea)
Great idea on the log book!
Lets have more on the operations of modelrailroading.
I thought that Mr. Sperandeo did a fine job in explaining how to operate efficently in a yard situation. I guess that hidden magnetic uncouplers aren’t always the answer. I hope Andy or others on the staff will do more of this type of video. Naturally being an N scaler at this time I would like to see David Popp demonstrating techniques as well.
Keep uo the good work fellas!
Great idea for using a Time book. Sure would like to see a PDF on this website of the cover and an inside page for us operators to xerox and make our own book?
Great video, I totally agree with the tip of moving the engine by the coupler at a stall. Keep up the good work.
Really like the video and the log book…could you do a story on how and what to enter please…that is a great idea on a log book.
Your friend had the books made up - will there be a commercially availabel book? Great information - thanks.
Exactly the type of thing to keep Model Railroader current and modern. Keep these coming. These are great additions to my subscription.
This was a great video. Some good and interesting tips were given.
Mr. Klose had a question about railroad terminology in a previous post. Andy was correct in the video when he said “Old Head.” That is the term used by those actually in the business.
Outstanding! It’s always fun to see how others (including Andy) operate the layout.
Thank you, my kind kind of model railroading. April issue & Trains .com arived today 4th March Thank You.
I’ve been a model railroader for 33 years and a professional railroader for 20. “Old Head” is definitely the correct term for the railroaders who have been on the job for quite sometime. New hires are called “Cubs” as in a bear cub. Although not as prevelant as it was a few years ago many T&E personel used a time book to keep up with the money they were owed for each pay period. Most agreements are still based on mileage. Typically 100 miles is equal to an 8 hour day. Runs exceeding 100 miles were paid more so they had to work longer hours before going on overtime. In the time book crews kept up with engine numbers, on duty location, time on duty, off duty location, time off duty, total miles, total cars, other crew member names and the amount of money due for that day. Good work! I agree with the others, keep it coming.