16mm Yorkshire
Group Running Regulations for Public
Shows
eg Elsecar, Northern Model Engineering Exhibition, Narrow Gauge North.
Running Roster
and radio frequency
Please fill in the roster sheet and then go immediately to the Radio Control Desk to check that your frequency [ 27/40 meg ] is available at the time you have booked. Your frequency may be booked by a runner on another layout. Not needed for 2.4g.
You must have the
peg for your frequency when you run on
General safe
running
If you are in charge of a steam loco, it’s your
responsibility to ensure that it’s both safe and reliable and you are familiar with
its operation especially lighting up procedures. Always run your trains with the utmost
consideration for others; breakneck speeds, trains left unsupervised and
stationary locos and stock left on running lines can all lead to collisions and
damage.
Never put a loco or stock on a main running line unless you intend to run it properly. Short test runs and photocalls are better organised away from main lines
Please DO NOT use
your own gas canisters.
Gas is supplied for
public running on
Lighting up
Before you begin to prepare your loco make sure you know
where the layout’s extinguisher/fire blankets are kept and how to use them.
Never gas your loco when another engine is passing. Lighting up a steam loco is potentially a very dangerous activity. Care and consideration for other members is vital. Remember that because of the noise at a show it is hard to hear if the gas burner is lit.
Refuelling
Under no circumstances should a loco be refuelled on the
main running lines.
If you have to refuel your loco during a running session always do so as far away from the general public as possible, and with the utmost care. If possible, remove the loco to the steam up area and refuel there.
Preparation time
Once
you have a running period, it is your responsibility to be ready with your
train at the proper time. You should know how long you loco takes to prepare,
there is no excuse for not being ready.
At
your booked time, check with the track marshal before running. If the layout is
being operated with more than one engine in steam in each period, liaise with
the other drivers during the run. Good sense and cooperation are necessary if
both of you are to enjoy yourselves and also present a good image to the
general public.
Speed
Always drive your trains at realistic speeds and in a reasonable manner.
Failures
If your loco gets into major difficulties, remove the entire train and let other drivers continue the show.
At the end of a run
At
the end of your booked time, check with the “track marshal” / other runners about
leaving the running lines. If the next runner isn’t ready you may be asked to
fill for a short time. When you have left the track make sure that your loco
and stock is stored safely.
Be sensible about where you stow things inside the layout, loco and stock boxes, loose tools and their boxes can easily get in other people way if they are left lying around. Always remember that at a public event you are not primarily running trains for your own amusement. You are giving a show to a paying audience. They have a right to expect the show to be a good one.