Crew Information

1. The railroad is in a finished basement with an exterior entrance; follow the stone steps down to the patio and come on in.
2. Crew members should be familiar with the information under the Operations menu tab.
3. Please place throttle lanyards around your neck.
4. Cars/engines are fragile with delicate parts (many brass and resin).
5. When re-railing a car or engine, lift only by the trucks or ask for help. The one-handed HO/N scale method or grabbing the body can be hazardous in O scale due to the mass of rolling stock and engines.
6. Crew lounge offers seating, DVD/music/streaming, books and railroadiana.
7. Beverages are permitted in train room and drink holders are attached to the layout fascia. Rule G is not in effect.
8. Bad Order slips are available at all positions – If defects are found, please note them and give the pink tag to the clerk or superintendent.
9. Upon shift completion, return uncoupling wands to their holders and throttles to storage.
10. The restroom is free to crew members and is adjacent to the Crew Lounge thru the glass paneled sliding door.
11. Observers are welcome to attend sessions.
12. Three dogs have the run of the house and are friendly; please do not feed or place food/drink on their level.
13. Smoking permitted outdoors on patio.
14. View a PDF of the Crew Briefing (22 MB file).