Like Bob i have been prepping for TrainOps. inside the Ophier loop the final building is fit in. It is the House beside the trestle.
to see all the buildings at Ophier loop you need to attend TrainOps
I will also note this building is the prototype for an upcoming Banta Models Kit.
Please move discussion on trailers to a new thread.
Let’s keep this one on TrainOps.
Would like to see more people attending.
Stan
Looks like we are ON! Reservations made! (though I won’t have anything to run! 
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We’ll be headed for New York first, to stay with Jean’s brother for a night up, and one on the way back as well.
Our move in date is now set for July 12…
No problem Stan. Bob is on it!
I too would love to see a larger crowd. All three layouts are impressive and worth a visit, but Stan’s is absolutely huge and built in a wonderful wooded setting.
Two weeks to go. All the buildings are out and in place (mostly). One piece of track to extend a siding a bit more, and then a bit of car maintenance and get them in place. Rainy today, so that’ll be tomorrow’s work I guess.
Don’t forget to screw down the brick on the siding for Radder.
That was Ken, even though he blamed me for failing to call the distance. I’m sure he will be there in spirit, probably causing derailments on perfect track!
So great to hear, Bruce!
I’ll be bringing your Shay, we can share it!
Bob, maybe I missed it, but is there a particular schedule for who hosts what on which day? Or is it all three layouts running for 3 days, and we just decide where to go for ourselves?
One more thing, could you or someone PM me the three addresses?
We’re sure looking forward to it!!
Cliff
Rough schedule is Friday is at Al’s, and then in the afternoon sometimes people come by here for Run-what-you-brung. Saturday is ops here, and Sunday is at Stan’s.
Possibly the last (HA!) trackwork at Williamsport. Put the missing spur on the other side of the freight warehouse. Added a bunch of details, etc. More details to come.
Got the copper mine in place.
And Marconi Macaroni.
Getting there!
how many hours of preparation are needed for an open day?
The SJR&P is ready for TrainOps 2024.
Last week we hosted the 2024 National Hosta Convention, While it was hot (98 degrees) we had 3 nearly full busloads as well as self drives in our back yard at the same time enjoying the garden and railway. Had 11 trains running including a hosta train.
Still need to complete a few projects before TrainOps but we will be ready for Sunday operations.
Stan
Not sure of the hours, but when an ops day is coming up, I make sure the track is as near 100% as I can, knowing full well I’ll be fixing stuff the day of. That involves fixing any glaring issues, clearing the track of weeds, making sure that a test train can run in both directions over all track.
Then its fixing any issues that came up LAST ops day, adding or changing track, car maintenance (coupler and axle lube,) and making sure that any ops software problems from last time are fixed.
Then its making sure the cars are in their proper starting locations for the day.
Don’t forget the ice for the coolers … 
Here’s a typical manifest that I just generated while testing location lengths.
Nashoba Valley Transportation Company
Manifest for train (301) Local Freight #1
Valid 6/24/1948 15:07
Scheduled work at Burke, departure time 00:00
[ ] Pick up NVRR 304 Boxcar 28' Brown L
from Burke Yard
[ ] Pick up DRGW 6000 Flat Car 30' Brown E
from Burke Yard
[ ] Pick up J&B RR 212 Refrigerator 40' White E
from Burke Yard
[ ] Pick up DRGW 6051 Flat Car 30' Black L
from Burke Yard
[ ] Pick up CO 1001 Tank car 28' Black E
from Burke Yard
Train departs Burke Eastbound with 2 loads, 3 empties, 176 feet,
194 tons
Scheduled work at Williamsport, arrival time 00:04
[ ] Pick up FCC 621 Boxcar 28' Brown L
from Freight House
[ ] Pick up C&S 8315 Boxcar 30' brown E
from Freight House
[ ] Pick up GBX 45 Tank car 30' Red L (Hazardous)
from Goodson's Batteries
[ ] Pick up GBX 38 Tank car 30' Red E (Hazardous)
from Interchange
[ ] Pick up GBX 37 Tank car 30' Red E (Hazardous)
from Interchange
[ ] Set out NVRR 304 Boxcar 28' Brown L
to Freight House
[ ] Set out DRGW 6000 Flat Car 30' Brown E
to Goodson's Batteries
[ ] Set out J&B RR 212 Refrigerator 40' White E
to Interchange
[ ] Set out DRGW 6051 Flat Car 30' Black L
to Interchange
[ ] Set out CO 1001 Tank car 28' Black E
to Interchange
Train departs Williamsport Eastbound with 2 loads, 3 empties, 168
feet, 141 tons
Scheduled work at Dead Rooster Gulch, arrival time 00:38
[ ] Pick up FCC 626 Boxcar 28' Brown L
from Clipper Copper Equipment
[ ] Pick up C&S 8310 Boxcar 28' Brown L
from Warehouse
[ ] Set out FCC 621 Boxcar 28' Brown L
to Warehouse
Train departs Dead Rooster Gulch Eastbound with 3 loads, 3
empties, 200 feet, 203 tons
Scheduled work at Burke, arrival time 00:51
[ ] Set out FCC 626 Boxcar 28' Brown L
to Burke Yard
[ ] Set out C&S 8310 Boxcar 28' Brown L
to Burke Yard
[ ] Set out C&S 8315 Boxcar 30' brown E
to Burke Yard
[ ] Set out GBX 45 Tank car 30' Red L (Hazardous)
to Burke Yard
[ ] Set out GBX 38 Tank car 30' Red E (Hazardous)
to Burke Yard
[ ] Set out GBX 37 Tank car 30' Red E (Hazardous)
to Burke Yard
Train terminates in Burke
Ahhh Haaahhhh…That’s the brick breaking loco!!
