Sunday, May 22, 2022

Construction Section

On the right hand side of the blog I have created a section called Reference Pages. Each aspect of model railroading has a 'section' that consolidates general and WWSL specific model railroading information.

This month I have focused on formatting and consolidating Construction information. The index page is 3.0 Construction. The following topics have been identified and sorted. Information will be updated as I get it all together.

3.1 Construction Concepts
3.2 Layout Room Amenities
3.3 Benchwork




3.4 WWSL Stud Wall
3.5 WWSL L-Girder Framing
3.6 Backdrop
3.7 Valence / Fascia
3.8 Lights
3.9 Section / Module Design
3.10 Helix
3.11 Transfer Table
3.12 Car Card Holders
3.13 Pen / Uncoupler Holders
3.14 Car Drawers
3.15 Under Deck Skirting


Benchwork Specifics
3.3.1 Open grid benchwork
3.3.2 L-Girder benchwork
3.3.3 Shelf benchwork
3.3.4 Multi-deck benchwork






   


Track Suppport Specifics
3.3.5 Flat top
3.3.6 Panel   
3.3.7 Cookie cutter
3.3.8 Spline
 




 

Sunday, May 8, 2022

Operations Section

On the right hand side of the blog I have created a section called Reference Pages. Each aspect of model railroading has a 'section' that consolidates general and WWSL specific model railroading information.

This month I have focused on formatting and consolidating Operations information. The index page is 2.0 Operations Section. The following topics have been identified and sorted. Information will be updated as I get it all together.

2.1 Operational Activities

Personnel
2.1.1a Dispatcher
2.1.1b Yardmaster
2.1.1c Cond/Eng
2.1.1d StationAgt

Yardmaster
2.1.4 Industrial switching

Conductor Engineer
2.1.8 Engine Servicing
2.1.11 Way Freights
2.1.12 Mixed Train
2.1.13 Interchange
2.1.14 Maint of Way
2.1.15 Helper Operations
2.3.39 Flagging
Station Agent
2.1.17 Bad Order
2.1.18 Waybills
2.1.30 Less than Carload (LCL)
2.1.31 Company Supply
2.1.32 COTS
2.3.38 Special Order
2.3.39 HazMat Placard

2.2 Operational Publications

2.2.1 UCOOR
2.2.2 Train Dispatchers Instructions
2.2.3 Timetable and Special Instructions
2.2.4 Radio Rules
2.2.5 Train Handling Instructions
2.2.6 Car Movement Instructions
2.2.7 Yard Operations Instructions
2.2.8 Interchange Instructions

2.2.9. Equipment Register
2.2.10 Equipment Register OPLC
2.2.11 Equipment Register WWSL
2.2.12 Equipment Register CLC
2.2.13 Equipment Register NWPX 
2.2.14 Equipment Register Class 1
2.2.15 Equipment Register Private Owner 2.2.16 Official Guide
  

2.3 Operational Forms

Administration

2.3.4 WWSL Pass
2.3.7 Train List
2.3.8 Switch List
2.3.9 Wheel Report

Dispatch Cards

2.3.19 Form 19

Equipment Cards

2.3.32 Car Card
2.3.33 Caboose Card
2.3.39 Special Instruction Placard (HazMat)