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GUEST OPERATOR POLICY: Draft 2, 3/11/2008
DEFINITION:"Guests" are operators that range from 4 yr olds in their parent’s arms to people who have logged
less than 15 hours or 5 days. They may also be NMRA members who run infrequently on our layout. They have not attended a setup
or takedown.
GUIDELINES FOR SUPERVISOR: All Guests should have a willing adult supervisor who is a
regular (experienced) participant. If appropriate, this will be a parent or grandparent. If this supervisor should leave for
an extended time, an alternate needs to be arranged and made known to the Guest. It is the supervisor’s responsibility:
- to manage the Code of Conduct (below) for these guests.
- to train them on what equipment they may borrow and what is off limits.
- to train them on operation protocol.to help them get a train running and out onto the mainline.
- introduce them to the yardmaster (red vest).
- to keep an "eye" on the guest. If they start to violate protocol, abuse equipment, etc., take appropriate action.
If they start to wander, recommend a break or other action.
- monitor the duration. Work with the yardmaster if present, to manage the overall capacity for guests. Any member
who feels the guest is acting inappropriately, should notify the yardmaster.
- if they participate frequently (five or more times), they are encouraged to:
provide trains of their own. help
with setup/takedown. become an NMRA member.
CODE OF CONDUCT (age/experience/ability appropriate): (To be shared with the guest
and checked for understanding):
- I will wear a "guest symbol" if staying more than 30 minutes. Supervisor too.
- I recognize that all this equipment is very delicate and will treat it gently (cabs, scenery, and trains).
- I will use the 4D loaners OR my own trains if available. I must get permission to use ANY other member’s
equipment.
- I will pay attention to my train at all times:
watch for stopped trains ahead watch the rear of my train
if I stop return turnouts to their "normal" position will not walk away leaving a train running
- I will not ride around on the carts.
- I understand that running time is limited and determined by the yardmaster or supervisor.
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