Iain, whom I met at Anthony's running session, was kind enough to spend some of his time with me to run a session on my layout.
We began at about 13:30 hours and three hours later, we had completed the morning session of the timetable.
The first movement is a Light Engine from Serviceton which will provide the motive power for the Passenger ex "Dinboola". We can see the X class positioned at the station. The Y class shunt engine will back the passenger cars onto the X. The passenger cars had been stabled "overnight"
With the X on road one and waiting departure time, we see the next movement arrive in the form of train No. 59 - a FAST goods from Melbourne.
The VLX box cars and wheat wagons will be shunted to the Flour Mill sidings, for the unloading of grain and loading of palletised flour. The JX cement to the cement siding. The other wagons will also be placed appropriately. The shunt of this train will take up to 30 mins to complete. (Craig will probably do in under 3 mins)
The time has come for the departure of the passenger and we see X35 leave for destinations east (Melbourne).
At about the same time, roadside goods no. 81 needs to be made up. On this day, we have a small loading with two GYs in the consist and old Flat Top T333 doing the honours.
In the workshops, we find a SAR Guards Van (which belongs to Iain). This created an interesting movement with the Y and Van just fitting onto the turntable.
Next on the scene, we see train no. 86, Through goods originating at Dinboola and bound for Ararat. This is a sweeper service, collecting anything not required.
Following No. 86 we see no. 62 arrive from the west and terminate here at Dinboola. Some loading will later continue heading east on train no. 142 Goods.
The Ararat to Serviceton Through Goods is next on the scene, today headed by a X class. Usually, this freighter doesn't require much in the way of shunting, maybe dropping off a wagon or two.
We concluded the session with Goods No. 142, Dinboola to Ararat. Unfortunately, the TW had left for the day so no photo was taken.
Iain did a very good job being his first time. This morning session can be completed in about 1 hour 30 mins.
We began at about 13:30 hours and three hours later, we had completed the morning session of the timetable.
The first movement is a Light Engine from Serviceton which will provide the motive power for the Passenger ex "Dinboola". We can see the X class positioned at the station. The Y class shunt engine will back the passenger cars onto the X. The passenger cars had been stabled "overnight"
With the X on road one and waiting departure time, we see the next movement arrive in the form of train No. 59 - a FAST goods from Melbourne.
The VLX box cars and wheat wagons will be shunted to the Flour Mill sidings, for the unloading of grain and loading of palletised flour. The JX cement to the cement siding. The other wagons will also be placed appropriately. The shunt of this train will take up to 30 mins to complete. (Craig will probably do in under 3 mins)
The time has come for the departure of the passenger and we see X35 leave for destinations east (Melbourne).
At about the same time, roadside goods no. 81 needs to be made up. On this day, we have a small loading with two GYs in the consist and old Flat Top T333 doing the honours.
In the workshops, we find a SAR Guards Van (which belongs to Iain). This created an interesting movement with the Y and Van just fitting onto the turntable.
Next on the scene, we see train no. 86, Through goods originating at Dinboola and bound for Ararat. This is a sweeper service, collecting anything not required.
Following No. 86 we see no. 62 arrive from the west and terminate here at Dinboola. Some loading will later continue heading east on train no. 142 Goods.
The Ararat to Serviceton Through Goods is next on the scene, today headed by a X class. Usually, this freighter doesn't require much in the way of shunting, maybe dropping off a wagon or two.
We concluded the session with Goods No. 142, Dinboola to Ararat. Unfortunately, the TW had left for the day so no photo was taken.
Iain did a very good job being his first time. This morning session can be completed in about 1 hour 30 mins.
Seasons Greetings to you Shelton. It looks like this track plan is giving you lots of satisfying operation. Keep the session reports coming!
ReplyDeleteRon
Thanks Ron - yes indeed - nice mainline run and shunting as well!
DeleteSeasons Greetings to you - hope you had a nice white one if it snows where you are!
Cheers
Shelton
Thanks for the opportunity to operate on your layout, one of the most enjoyable sessions that I've had anywhere.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing how the different views come out when you get the scenery started, as your layout concept is fantastic.
next time I'll know that it's a race, and I need to keep my eye on the time ;)
Thanks for the comments Iain. I have already levelled the yard as much as I could due to you positive feedback! Also started some basic scenery.
DeleteLooking forward to seeing you over during the new year to run the afternoon session!
Cheers
Shelton