TrainOps 2025

Stan_Ames · August 31, 2025, 10:56pm

Bob

In years past the site had a calendar of events that described the event and allowed people to sign up for it. Am I missing something…It would appear that the TrainOps event is shrinking with perhaps only 2 LSC people attending other then the layouts owners and guests,

That’s a far cry from attendance in years past. So my question to all.

Is putting on a LSC event something that is beneficial to the LSC folks? If so, what do we need to do to make it worthwhile for more to attend?

Thanks

Stan

rmccown-admin · September 1, 2025, 12:05am

Ah, good point. I hadn’t added the actual event to the thread. Done!

freddy · September 1, 2025, 1:19am

Maybe it’s time to restart the old highly successful “Invasion of Friends” Too bad a few of the wonderful Friends have passed on.
New Friends would be welcome.
This weekend; Friday August 29th through 31st saw a couple from Pen State drop in; crossing the border “Pleasantly”, and returning home just as pleasantly to the US of A.
We OPERATE here EVERY Saturday morning (Weather permitting), not just once or twice a year… The WELCOME mat is always out for our old FRIENDS, and new ones too.
www.ovgrs.ca
just let us know that you want to join in the fun. (613) 723-1911

Rooster · September 2, 2025, 9:57pm

Possibly make brownies ?

rich413 · September 3, 2025, 12:15am

Your not talking about Mrs. Browns brownies are you.

rmccown-admin · September 10, 2025, 7:11pm

More preparation work. Most of you know I’ve switched over to Car Cards and Waybills (see this thread Setting up waybills)

Part of that I need to build some train ‘orders’, so I’ve cobbled together six quick ones that should account for everything. I’ve also done a quick diagram of the towns on the RR on the back of the train orders.

And pictures of the car cards and a sample waybill.

JRad · September 10, 2025, 7:39pm

They look great. I never quite got the hang of using the cards at Stan’s. Hopefully I’ll figure it out.

Cliff_Jennings · September 10, 2025, 9:36pm

Same here, but once Linda took over it went fine.

Bruce_Chandler · September 13, 2025, 7:41pm

I just canceled the hotel and Jean called her brother to tell him we are canceling our stays with him as well. We have an aide today to help me out! Jean says that her pinched nerve has a tendency to make her not want to travel unless she has a family bathroom!

I am sorry to not go this year!

Cliff_Jennings · September 13, 2025, 7:54pm

So sorry you guys can’t attend this year Bruce. I won’t be able to either, but was hoping you would. Maybe next year for both of us & our better halves.

JRad · September 14, 2025, 3:07am

Sorry to hear that too Bruce. We were looking forward to seeing you two.

smcgill · September 14, 2025, 12:33pm

Sadly I will not be able to attend, post some pictures please

rmccown-admin · September 15, 2025, 4:16pm

We’ll miss you guys!

Dang!

JRad · September 15, 2025, 9:46pm

Looks like a light crowd this year. But don’t worry, we’ll have enough fun for all of you that can’t make it!

Arvy Too is all hooked up and ready for a morning departure with a 2 night stop on the way. We will be in Littleton Thursday late afternoon.

Rooster · September 16, 2025, 1:18pm

Hey Hollywood,
Wanna go railfan the EBT this weekend. I know where we can stay for the whole weekend for free.

David_Marconi_FOGCH · September 16, 2025, 4:35pm

I’m in don’t forget the Amish goodies

Cliff_Jennings · September 16, 2025, 7:37pm

Nice strategy.

Just beware of Radder’s gnome drones.

rmccown-admin · September 18, 2025, 8:29pm

So, rough schedule for those that need it. Every day starts around 10am at the respective layouts. Email for addresses if you don’t already have them.

Friday at Al’s, Saturday here, Sunday at Stan’s.