http://www.ccmrc.com/membership.htmlWe try to operate the Crescent Lines as a minature transportation system. We have the ability to do timetable operations with an adjustable fast clock.
We are usig the "rail - op" computer program to produce manifests for kthe freight's in each session. The program tracks each car and type as well as contents so that proper goods are delivered to the correct industry.
While we TRY to operate in a prototypical manner, we are mindful of the limitations of the layout, the power source and the operators themselves.
We try to do a "sample" of real transportation. For instance, there is no way we could correctly model the REAL amount of tank cars in and out of a refinery, but we try to move at least the type of moves that are made.
The Crescent Lines if fictional, but based on historical facts of the area as well as a route that would have been pieced togeather by purchasing abandoned right of ways.
we are in the process of putting togeather a higher level of standards where cars and locos are concerned. Besides the operational standards of each car, we are trying to put a minimum standard of asthetics for the rolling stock. With proper application of weathering of both bodies and wheels, the look of the railroad is enhanced.
While we do operate as the Crescent Lines, we have a few slots for "extras" to be run as run throughs with off road engines.
The CCMRC and the Crescent Lines are treated as two seperate organizations. The CCMRC is governed by a member elected board of directors and officers who oversee the day to day operations of the club and it's business. The Crescent Lines is run by the Supt. of Operations ( who is appointed by the board of directors). Work that is done on the railroad is done only with the approval of chairmen of different groups. This allows us to keep some standards as well as making sure people are properly trained in a task that they might want to do.
Besides the operations committee, we have a scenery committee, an electricl committee, a trackwork committee and a construction committee which is made up of the different committe chairmen. This way any revisions or changes to the layout are reviewed to make sure it not only works,but to make sure that it fits within the structure of what the Crescent Lines actually does.
Memebers are encourage to participate in upkeep of the layout, but under the direction of the committe chairmen.
Those of us who do work on the layout do it at differing times. Sometimes on Fridays, sometimes one of use works three days straight on a project to finish it. Other projects can take months to complete, as long as it does not hamper operations.
Come out to the club and see for yourself . Don't make a judgement on one visit, come out for at least 4 visits to see what we do and the cast of personalities involved.
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