| General Information |
The Dispatcher
will dispatch crews from Huntington and Peach Creek. The
Yardmaster at Peach Creek will handle trains in and out of the
terminal. In some cases, he/she may use assigned power to assist
trains out of the yard. The engine terminal at Peach Creek will refuel
and turn engines on the table; power will be in and out of the
roundhouse constantly. Pusher engines will assist heavy trains
from Huntington to Peach Creek and return light to help the next train.
Terminal to terminal, Locals, Way freights, Mine runs, Passenger and
Yard jobs add up to an interesting mix of operations for those who
participate!
During 2010, this layout has undergone a transformation into a
more-prototypical operating system. Railroaders (with
combined experience of 100 years) have been assisting with the
operational aspects of the layout. Some will be present during OPSIG
2011 and will be available for your questions during the break. |
| Access: |
Upstairs, not handicap accessible. |
| Division or
Location: |
Logan Subdivision, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway |
| Description: |
Mine runs, Locals, Passenger, Industrial switching, Yard transfers;
Layout is walk-in, around the walls. |
| Scale: |
N |
| Size of Railroad: |
9 x 15, double deck, with staging and industry in adjoining bedroom;
220 cars |
| Era: |
1950's; half steam, half diesel. |
| Completion: |
Track
100%, Scenery 95%; Electrical: 100% |
| Control System: |
Digitrax
DCC |
| Operation Details |
|
| Number
of Crew: |
Minimum: 4; Maximum: 6 |
| Length
of Session: |
4 hours; 15 minute refreshment break after 2 hours.
The session will end on the mark to allow the railroaders mentioned above to be on their way home. |
| Scale Clock Speed: |
None |
| Traffic Control: |
Operations are controlled through dispatcher; trains run in sequential order; operators use switchlists for train work. |
| Are Radios
Required: |
Radios will be provided. |
| Listed Jobs: |
Several as described above. |
| Web Site: |
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