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QUOTE: 1. If you take a train to an operating session for others to run, assume it could get damaged, or even ruined. Regardless of how careful people are, accidents can still happen. Do not assume the operator will replace it. 2. Don’t plan on taking a train to an operating session for only your self to run, and then leave it sit. Either run the thing or get it off the layout. 3. If you take equipment to an operating session and its operation damages the layout it is your obligation to repair the damage. 4. If you are running a train you are responsible for it. You should never operate other peoples’ equipment unless you are ready to repair or replace it if you happen to damage it.
EMD - Every Model Different
ALCO - Always Leaking Coolant and Oil
CSX - Coal Spilling eXperts
QUOTE: Originally posted by FCnota Since you are getting a replacement, wouldn't it be nice to repair the damaged one and give it to the person who is paying for the replacement, or donate it to the club?
QUOTE: Originally posted by FCnota I think the person who ordered you the replacement is a stand-up guy. The Four Laws of Model Railroading sound right on the money. Since you are getting a replacement, wouldn't it be nice to repair the damaged one and give it to the person who is paying for the replacement, or donate it to the club?
QUOTE: Originally posted by On30Shay My thoughts EXACTLY. there are some people in the world who take responsibility no matter what. Sounds like you have some good folks there. QUOTE: Originally posted by FCnota I think the person who ordered you the replacement is a stand-up guy. The Four Laws of Model Railroading sound right on the money. Since you are getting a replacement, wouldn't it be nice to repair the damaged one and give it to the person who is paying for the replacement, or donate it to the club?
QUOTE: Originally posted by trainfreek92 good for that guy!!! those rules are good. i do not belong to a MR club so i do not have to worry about it. Happy MR![:D]
Best Regards, Big John
Kiva Valley Railway- Freelanced road in central Arizona. Visit the link to see my MR forum thread on The Building of the Whitton Branch on the Kiva Valley Railway
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
- Mark
QUOTE: Originally posted by SpaceMouse Dang TZ, They WERE unwritten. You done wrote'em down.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Texas Zepher Originally posted by SpaceMouse When I worked with the "Youth In Model Railroading" group we had the "don't touch other peoples equipment" rule. But they only ran around in circles, so it worked OK. For most of the operating sessions I now participate in, the Yard Master (or in a couple cases Locomotive Hostler) selects the approprate power for the train they've built and whatever crew is next on the call board takes the train. In the club setting, the club itself doesn't own enough power and depends on the members "contributions" to the pool to work. It has to be assumed when a locomotive is put in the locomotive servicing facilities that they are there to be run as needed. Otherwise operations would be paralized waiting for the specific owner to perform the various jobs of that loco. I think that practice is pretty common. We don't have a no-touch rule at our club. Neither does Bob Hartle's "Op til you Drop" layout. You run the power that the yard master sets out or you don't. Chip Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos. Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 10:55 AM I agree with the don't touch until you ask and the club member was outstanding in paying for the item. But are our toys are getting to expensive to run so that an accident is a catastrophoic friendship ending event. Reply Edit waltersrails Member sinceJuly 2005 From: CSXT/B&O Flora IL 1,937 posts Posted by waltersrails on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 11:33 AM lol good topic i love the code I like NS but CSX has the B&O. Reply Subscriber & Member Login Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more! Login Register Users Online There are no community member online Search the Community ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Model Railroader Newsletter See all Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox! Sign up
Originally posted by SpaceMouse When I worked with the "Youth In Model Railroading" group we had the "don't touch other peoples equipment" rule. But they only ran around in circles, so it worked OK. For most of the operating sessions I now participate in, the Yard Master (or in a couple cases Locomotive Hostler) selects the approprate power for the train they've built and whatever crew is next on the call board takes the train. In the club setting, the club itself doesn't own enough power and depends on the members "contributions" to the pool to work. It has to be assumed when a locomotive is put in the locomotive servicing facilities that they are there to be run as needed. Otherwise operations would be paralized waiting for the specific owner to perform the various jobs of that loco.