They do a lot more than just run end to end, and as we look deeper into the prototype operations, it continues to make more and more sense. We operate with a regular clock, but with a three-hour session representing 12 hours, so in a sense a 1 to 4 fast clock. We start with it set to an arbitrary 1 o'clock, which I guess means 6 am, but then 2 o'clock means 10 am. In a club setting, members like to bring in their own equipment to run during a session, so you get a hodge-podge of engines. It make little sense to make a challenge of accurate scenes, industries and operations if your motive power is Hungarian goulash.
All locals stop at every station building along their route.
Most trains continue on to Albany, and only a few change engines in Troy. All passenger trains operate by schedule, and do not contact the Dispatcher other than when leaving Alburgh or Rensselaer, and if not more than 3 minutes late. Passenger trains must adhere to their schedule, and not depart a station prior to their scheduled time, or else there will be some mighty angry last-minute passengers. Times given below are real and not operating session times. Much mail is also shipped in bulk, in regular baggage cars.