Wednesday, January 28, 2026

January Update

This month has been a slow one due to some medical issues. A new building, Ops Sessions, Tasks completed & scheduled.

Flintston Warehouse

I have asked Peter J if he would consider building it for me. At the ops session on 14th, he measured up the area. We have been sharing some period photos of North American warehouses. Peter has downloaded some clever models texture pdf's and is going to mock up his idea.

It will be an interesting period as we move through the development.

My Ops Sessions

I hosted two sessions this month.

14th - Session #74

Barry, Denis, Graham, Paul, Peter J and Wayne came for the session.

Paul continued his learning exercise by working all movements in the Hornertown Yard while Denis and Wayne did movements new to them and Peter J and Graham ran other movements.

My health issues saw me sitting down in the crew room a few times however Barry ran the session and the crew got through 99% of the movements.

Everyone seemed to have some fun which is what good sessions are about.

L>R Denis, Graham, Wayne, Paul, Barry & Peter J

Afterwards most of us, apart from those having to depart for Grandparent duties, enjoyed afternoon tea.

28th - Session #75

Paul, Peter S and Denis joined me for the session after two late withdrawals. We successfully ran a reduced program. It is pleasing to see Paul progressing with learning the various operations conducted in the Hornertown Yard. Denis despite attending 35 ops sessions ran the Jimtown Turn for the first time! Peter S also aced the Flintston Local!