I designed a Waybill and Switch list.
The waybill is my own design, derived from 3 or 4 different waybill examples I found on the internet or had given to me by other modellers.
It has most of the typical information found on a prototypical waybill. I created it using Apple's 'Numbers' program. I saved a master copy and will make inbound and outbound waybill's for each car on the roster.
I also managed to complete an inbound and outbound waybill for a CN 8 hatch Reefer. I checked the car wheels for the proper gauge, adjusted the truck screws and replaced a missing air hose. It is now ready for service. One down and about 30 or so to go. If I stay on this project I should have it finished in less than a week. Well that's the goal anyway.
Inspiration for the Switch List comes from an Algoma Central example. The clip board is about the size of a half sheet of paper. I printed the waybills on thick paper and laminated them.
Nicely done and they'll add a prototype feel to your operating sessions.
ReplyDeleteLooks good. I will offer this advice though...from my own experience, just something to consider. For each waybill, keep it in your Numbers spreadsheet, as a new tab. I have found that I have gone back and made some modifications to mine to clarify things and then printed a new one. So I have multiple spreadsheets by car type, and each one has up to 25 tabs to cover all of my waybills created for that car type. (mine are not specific to a car# like yours). And if you do think you might make changes, hold off on laminating them until you are sure they are exactly what you want. I have train instruction cards I want to laminate, but I have been making continuous updates to them after the last op session. So I'll hold off on laminating them for now.
ReplyDeleteMike,
DeleteI was thinking along the same lines regarding the tabs. Now I just have to figure it out in numbers, I normally use excel.
Ryan
Cool paperwork. Are you ready to roll trains at an operating session yet?
ReplyDelete-Hunter
Hunter,
DeleteYes I 'm ready to run trains, though the paperwork is not complete. We should set something up in the near future. I'll send a PM to you.
Ryan
Hey Hunter:
ReplyDeleteI've actually had a session at Ryan's place (although before this paperwork was created) - so I'm guessing the answer is yes. We need to arrange a session there - and another one at Bob's place.
Cheers!
- Trevor (Port Rowan in 1:64)