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and Train Orders (TT&TO) is a real art, and like any art it can take a lot of time to master, especially for those hobbyists (including myself) who do not run trains for a living, day in and day out, and therefore may only occasionally en- counter the system on a layout. It may even be impossible to master TT&TO if one does not have a knowledgeable guide–someone who knows the ins and outs of the system, who can mentor those new to it. That’s fine if one’s round robin group includes a couple of profes- sional railroaders, preferably with plen- ty of experience actually using TT&TO on the job. But what do you do if you’re not so lucky? What if you have questions when the pro isn’t around? What if you just want a user-friendly reference, a re- source to help reinforce the lessons you’ve learned from the pros while “on the job”? Here’s where help is at hand, thanks to the Operations Special Interest Group (or OPSIG–a group dedicated to helping hobbyists learn more about how real railroads operate and how to translate that to layouts). Membership in the OPSIG is one of the best values going. This group does many great things. It organizes operating sessions;
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