The operators at yesterday's session are part of a group that operate on a handful of layouts in the greater Cincinnati area. Everyone was up to their usual antics, and despite the actions of several known miscreants, the railroad was able to move a significant amount of freight and satisfy all of its customers. Let's take a look at some of the action.
Annville Yard is always a busy place and can accommodate a yard master, a yard switcher and a hostler. In the photo below, Stuart Thayer is working a cut of cars on the west end of the yard. Stuart was instrumental in helping to set up operations on the CWE.
In the next photo we see yard master Matt Snell directing traffic. If that name looks familiar, it's probably because he's one of the most prolific authors in the hobby. He and his wife Debie have built an incredible layout representing the Conrail Shared Assets Operation in and around Newark, NJ. The layout was featured in the 2006 edition of Great Model Railroads.
If the two individuals in the photo below look like they've been up to no good, it's probably because they have.
Actually, that's Bill "Smokey" Doll on the left and John Miller. Bill's Forest Park Southern appeared in a recent edition of TrainMaster's TV as well, and John's Kanawha & Lake Erie will be featured in an upcoming edition. Bill was disappointed that, once again, he was unable to get the Red's game on any of the staging yard monitors.
In the next photo, we see Bob Chapman (right) and Gerry Albers working a coal train through Lebanon. Gerry's Deepwater District of the Virginian was featured in the 2014 edition of Great Model Railroads and is an amazing layout. In the background, the superintendent is watching the action.
At AE tower, all freight trains are required to stop and set retainers before heading down the hill through Horseshoe Curve. In the photo below, Robby Vaughn (left) and Anthony Hardy are waiting for the brakemen to finish the job. Both of these gentlemen model the L&N in the coal fields of Kentucky and have outstanding layouts.
In the photo below, Debie Snell and Jim Rollwage are cooling their heels at Lebanon. Jim's beautiful Denver Pacific branch of the Union Pacific was also featured in a recent edition of TrainMasters TV.
The reason Debie and Jim are cooling their heels is apparent in the next photo. They are both tied up at Lebanon waiting to get clearance into Annville. There were reports of a fire just west of Annville and emergency crews had to be dispatched to check the right-of-way before more traffic could move into the yard.
And we'll close with a shot of power at the engine terminal in Annville.
Mike Havron worked as the able dispatcher during the second half of the session and I didn't get a chance to sneak into the other room to get a shot of him in action. Sorry, Mike!
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