Op Session Layouts
2017 RMMofBC OPERATING SESSIONS
PARTICIPATING LAYOUTS :Friday
PARTICIPATING LAYOUTS Saturday
TT&TO Learning Session :Learning
We are very excited to have numerous Greater Vancouver area model railroad layouts available again to host prototypical operating sessions as part of this year’s Railway Modellers Meet of BC. All RMMBC paid registrants are entitled to participate in operating sessions; however, you must sign up in advance through the event registration process.
Click here to go to the Registration page.Railway Modellers Meet of BC
For 2018 registrants can select only 1 day to operate and can go on a wait list for the other day
Registrants need to indicate on the registration form which session(s) they want to register for. Any questions regarding the Operating Sessions can be sent to the Coordinator, operating sessions
however, all requests to participate must be done through the registration process.
PARTICIPATING LAYOUTS Friday
Currently the participating layouts include the following;
Tentative
PARTICIPATING LAYOUTS Saturday
Tentative
Time Table and Train Order Learning Session
Friday May 4th & Saturday May 5, 2018
For 2018, we will again be offering Timetable & Train Order (TT&TO) learning sessions that are specifically designed and targeted to folks that have little knowledge on how this prototype operating strategy actually works These sessions will combine some “classroom” time with actual hands-on layout experience – without the stress of an actual full blown op session. There will be numerous home crew mentors to help everyone have fun and learn about this popular operation methodology.
There is a place to indicate interest in this opportunity on the registration form. Please remember that these sessions will be offered during the same time slots that the regular operating sessions are offered. Space will limited for the TT&TO sessions, therefore, out of town registrants will be afforded priority if space fills up. If you already possess some knowledge of TT&TO but still wish to operate on Mike Chandlers layout, each session will also require 2 yardmasters – some experience required.
The Ops Coordinator will contact you directly once your name is received from the event Registrar to confirm your interest and formally sign you up. Layout preferences will be welcomed closer to the event dates. Not all layouts will be offered for both sessions and the list below is tentative until it is labeled FINAL. Should any session be oversubscribed, the Coordinator will employ lottery type strategies in combination with geographical proximity parameters to assign positions. Please ensure you are able to arrive 15 minutes before the session start time and can remain for the duration before requesting a position. The sessions generally last between 3 to 4 hours at the discretion of the layout owner. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation and guests are NOT permitted at these sessions.
Detailed information, locations and assignments for the layouts will be released to the attendees once the final layout assignments are completed by the Coordinator – usually about 7 to 10 days prior to the event. The particular layout that a registrant will operate on will be dependent on which layouts has been requested, the demand for each layout, and will be determined by the Operating Sessions Coordinator at his discretion
PARTICIPATING LAYOUTS :Friday
PARTICIPATING LAYOUTS Saturday
TT&TO Learning Session :Learning
We are very excited to have numerous Greater Vancouver area model railroad layouts available again to host prototypical operating sessions as part of this year’s Railway Modellers Meet of BC. All RMMBC paid registrants are entitled to participate in operating sessions; however, you must sign up in advance through the event registration process.
Click here to go to the Registration page.Railway Modellers Meet of BC
For 2018 registrants can select only 1 day to operate and can go on a wait list for the other day
Registrants need to indicate on the registration form which session(s) they want to register for. Any questions regarding the Operating Sessions can be sent to the Coordinator, operating sessions
however, all requests to participate must be done through the registration process.
PARTICIPATING LAYOUTS Friday
Currently the participating layouts include the following;
Tentative
| Host | Railroad Name | Scale | Preview | 2017 Photos | Layout descriptions |
| Scott Calvert | CPR Railway; Boundary Sub. | HO | click here | click here | click here |
| Mark Dance | Columbia & Western Railway | N | click here | click here | click here |
| Anthony Craig | Kettle Valley Railway. | HO | click here | click here | click here |
| Gary Hinshaw | Tehachapi pass | N | click here | click here | |
| Gordon Mitchell | BC Southern Grassland Sub | HO | click here |
PARTICIPATING LAYOUTS Saturday
Tentative
| Host | Railroad Name | Scale | Preview | 2017 Photos | Layout descriptions |
| Scott Calvert | CPR Railway; Boundary Sub. | HO | click here | click here | click here |
| Brian Clogg | BCR; Squamish Sub. | HO | click here | click here | click here |
| John Green | Coquihalla Valley Railway | HO | click here | click here | click here |
| Gary Hinshaw | Tehachapi pass | N | click here | click here | |
| Gordon Mitchell | BC Southern Grassland Sub | HO | click here |
Time Table and Train Order Learning Session
Friday May 4th & Saturday May 5, 2018
For 2018, we will again be offering Timetable & Train Order (TT&TO) learning sessions that are specifically designed and targeted to folks that have little knowledge on how this prototype operating strategy actually works These sessions will combine some “classroom” time with actual hands-on layout experience – without the stress of an actual full blown op session. There will be numerous home crew mentors to help everyone have fun and learn about this popular operation methodology.
There is a place to indicate interest in this opportunity on the registration form. Please remember that these sessions will be offered during the same time slots that the regular operating sessions are offered. Space will limited for the TT&TO sessions, therefore, out of town registrants will be afforded priority if space fills up. If you already possess some knowledge of TT&TO but still wish to operate on Mike Chandlers layout, each session will also require 2 yardmasters – some experience required.
| Mike Chandler MMR | Western Midland Railroad | HO | Preview | details |
The Ops Coordinator will contact you directly once your name is received from the event Registrar to confirm your interest and formally sign you up. Layout preferences will be welcomed closer to the event dates. Not all layouts will be offered for both sessions and the list below is tentative until it is labeled FINAL. Should any session be oversubscribed, the Coordinator will employ lottery type strategies in combination with geographical proximity parameters to assign positions. Please ensure you are able to arrive 15 minutes before the session start time and can remain for the duration before requesting a position. The sessions generally last between 3 to 4 hours at the discretion of the layout owner. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation and guests are NOT permitted at these sessions.
Detailed information, locations and assignments for the layouts will be released to the attendees once the final layout assignments are completed by the Coordinator – usually about 7 to 10 days prior to the event. The particular layout that a registrant will operate on will be dependent on which layouts has been requested, the demand for each layout, and will be determined by the Operating Sessions Coordinator at his discretion