DCC power upgraded at Vista Yard

The Electrical Department reports that Vista and West End DCC is operational. The old power packs have been replaced with new linear amplifiers; power is restored. Doering, Del Mar, and Roundhouse are next.

High Standards Mean Good Operation

The recently concluded Open House provided an object lesson of the need for insisting on adhering to high standards for locomotives and rolling stock that run on HPRR rails. Of the 3 days of operation, there ware only 2 instances of cars derailing or not coupling. All other rolling stock and locomotives on the numerous trains operated during Open House preformed flawlessly. In those two instances the cars were pulled and moved to the Wheel Cleaning Room to be repaired after Open House was completed.

Kudos to all members who brought standards-compliant equipment to run during Open House.

2012 Awards Banquet