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Q: What is the Lehigh/Susquehanna Operations Weekend 3?
A: This is the NMRA MER Susquehanna Division 11's
second operations weekend. The weekend is geared toward out -of-town guests
operating three layouts (1 on Friday evening and 2 on Saturday) at two different
locations in the Division. The "Lehigh" part refers to the
Allentown-Kempton-Kutztown area of PA. The "Susquehanna" part refers to
the York-Harrisburg area of PA. Local division members are encouraged to
participate by signing up for one of the "single session" slots available.
Q: Who is organizing the event? Who can I contact for
more information or problems?
A: The event is co-sponsored by the NMRA MER Susquehanna Division 11 and
the NMRA's OP SIG. Locally, the event is being organized by Susquehanna
Division 11 Superintendent Jeff Warner. To contact Jeff, send him an
e-mail at
or see the contact page for his other information. If you can not make it the entire weekend, please contact Jeff
IN ADVANCE!!! If you have a complaint, gripe, comment, or anything like that,
please contact Jeff and he will "handle it"...
Q: What is the cost for this event?
A: Their is NO registration fee. Guests are expected to pay for
their hotel, transportation, and food (snacks/drinks will be provided at several
layouts, but NO meals will be included -- DID I MENTION THERE IS NO FEE????)
Q: Why isn't there a centralized hotel like other events of
this type?
A: This is really 2 events happening on the same 2 days in two different
areas in the division. Simple geography (and driving distances) dictates that we
do not use a centralized hotel.
Q: So, how can I find a hotel to stay at?
A: Local hotel, eatery, and driving information for both locations will be
posted on the registration page of this website closer to the event. All
attendees will be contacted when this information is posted.
Q: Why can't I choose some layouts in the Lehigh area and
some in the Susquehanna area?
A: First, the distances are too great to drive between the areas in a
reasonable amount of time. Second, the slots happened to work out perfectly in
both areas keeping the same attendees in only one area.
Q: But I really, really wanted to operate some layouts in
both areas!
A: Sorry, this is simply not possible for this event... You can come back
next year and operate the rest!!!
Q: Can I change the layouts that I am assigned?
A: NO! (see above).
Q: So what are the options when registering?
A: You can sign up to operate the three Lehigh layouts (Larry Reynolds,
Gale Smith, and Jim Hertzog) or the three Susquehanna layouts (Jeff
Warner, Steven Mallery, and Bob Martin). You may also
specify that either area is acceptable (you will be placed at the one with the
most available slots).
Q: How do I find out which area I will attend?
A: We will be in contact with you after this is determined... I
STRONGLY recommend that you provide an e-mail address if at all possible to make
this process more efficient. The biggest reason for this is to cut down on
the cost of mailings. You will NOT be added to any mailing lists!!!
Q: I'm riding with ______. How do we make sure we
attend the same layouts?
A: Make sure everyone riding together indicate ALL members in the group on
EACH registration form. We will not break up groups marked this way.
If you don't mark it on each registration form, the group may be broken up.
Q: Where can I learn more about the layouts involved?
A: The Susquehanna layouts are listed on the aptly titled "Susquehanna
Layouts" page. In addition, all 3 have external websites (links are
the last line in the descriptions). The Lehigh layouts are listed on the
equally aptly titled "Lehigh Layouts" page. In addition, 2 of the 3 have
external websites (links are the last line in the descriptions). If you
have another specific question, please see above for how to contact Jeff at
or see the contact page for his other contact information.
Q: What do I do if I need to cancel the trip? Can I
bail out early?
A: If you need to cancel, PLEASE contact Jeff at
as soon as you can. We
will likely turn down several people and may have some on a "waiting list".
We understand emergencies happen, but the layout owners are relying on a certain
number of guests to make these session run smoothly. "Bailing out" early
is simply rude. It does a disservice to both the layout owner and the
other guests (if you leave a host short-handed, the entire session is often
affected). Again, we understand emergencies. Let the layout host
know if you have to leave early so they can pass on the word. We do have
contact with the organizers of other similar events, and those that "bail early"
are discussed among us...
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