Operating Layouts
What is operation?
Operation is an attempt to simulate prototype operations on our own layout. There are many ways
to achieve this depending on the railroad modelled, the prototype, the era modelled, and the degree of challenge the modeller wishes to
accept.
DCC has made it possible for a closer simulation of the prototype - no control panels to learn - you drive the train not the layout.
North of the Hawksbury River (NSW) there are a number of layouts that have irregular/regular operating sessions. All of these are "by invitation only" to control the number of operators at each session. If you are interested in operating on any of these layouts and are a member of the NMRA, contact the owner to be added to the list.
The layouts at the moment are:
Great Northern Railway - Great Falls Sub has 8 operator spots.
Milwaukee Road - Kansas City Subdivision has 6 operater spots.
Santa Fe - Shortland Sub has 8
operator spots.
NSW Rail - Buff Point Branch has room for 6 operators
There are a number of others who like to come as observers just to see how an operating session works.