- Layout is in a finished basement and accessible via the stone steps to the right of the house
- Crew members should familiarize themselves with all information under the Operations menu tab
- Place throttle lanyards around neck
- Turnout clearance points are marked with a variety of indications (eg, yellow-tinged tie or a piece of trash/scrap on the ground nearest the switch); please heed them to prevent damage
- Cars/engines are fragile with delicate parts (many brass and resin); please re-rail with care
- Crew lounge offers seating, DVD/music/streaming, books and railroadiana
- Beverages are permitted in train room; please use drink holders on fascia; do not place on the layout or sceniced areas
- Drink cubbies contain Bad Order slips and can also accommodate phones/pencils/wands, etc
- If car defects are found, place a pink tag (Bad Order note) in front pocket of Car Card
- Upon shift completion, return uncoupling wands and throttles to storage
- Restroom adjacent to Crew Lounge (no charge for crew)
- Observers are welcome to attend sessions
- The dogs are family and have the run of the house; please do not feed or place food/drink on their level
- Smoking permitted outdoors on patio