PACIFIC SOUTHWEST EXPRESS
Op's SESSIONS

Are you an experienced operator or wish to learning what Ops is all about? Well, the Pacific Southwest Regional Convention “Pacific Southwest Express” has a ticket for you. We have seven layouts open for Ops during the convention everything from N scale to 7-1/2” gauge live steam. And we even have an Ops layout in the hotel for your conveyance.

In order to ensure a spot to operate, you are required to preregister for the layout(s) of your choice and you must be a registered delegate for the convention to participate. When signing up provide your first choice and a second choice in case your first one is filled. All layouts, except the one in the hotel, are self-drive. By clicking on the owner's name links below, you will find complete information on the layout including available jobs to be filled.

To sign up for a spot you MUST email me at cjheimberger@gmail.com with the subject line being “PSR 2025 Ops”. Include your name, email, and phone number, along with the layout(s) you desire to operate with date and time. I suggest you sign up for two layouts, in case your first choice is filled, and if there are open spots you may get both layouts. You will receive a confirmation email from me letting you know the layout address, date and time. If for any reason you need to cancel please let me know so I can assign your spot to another person.

Carl Heimberger, Ops Layout Coordinator


OPS Sessions (alphabetical by layout owner)

  • Marty Bradley
    Oakhurst Railroad
    Scale: HO & G
    Number of Operators: 4
    Distance from hotel: 16 miles
    Control: Digitrax
    Session Pace: Moderate
    Sessions: Friday, September 5th, 1:30pm to 4:00pm.

  • Gary Butts
    G&S Railroad
    Scale: HO
    Number of Operators: 3
    Distance from hotel: 10 miles
    Control: Digitrax
    Session Pace: Moderate
    Sessions: Thursday, September 4th, 10:00am to noon

  • Frank Kenny
    LA/Long Beach – 1978 CPRX
    Scale: N
    Number of Operators: 4
    Distance from hotel: 35 miles
    Control: Digitrax
    Session Pace: Moderate
    Sessions: Saturday, September 6th, 9:00am to 1:00pm

  • Bill Meyer
    AT&SF Big Creek Sub
    Scale: HO
    Number of Operators: 6
    Distance from hotel: 17 miles
    Control: Easy DCC with wireless throttles
    Session Pace: Moderate
    Sessions: Saturday September 6th, 8:00am to noon-ish

  • Joel Morse
    New York, Ontario & Western
    Scale: N
    Number of Operators: 6
    Distance from hotel: 15 miles
    Control: Digitrax
    Session Pace: Relaxed
    Sessions: Thursday, September 4th 1:00pm to 4:00pm

  • Orange County Module Railroaders Inc
    LA Industrial Switching District of Orange County
    Scale: HO
    Number of Operators: 7
    Distance from hotel: At Hotel
    Control: Easy DCC
    Session Pace: Moderate
    Sessions: Thursday September 4th Session one   8:30am to noon
                                                             Session two   1:30pm to 4:30pm
                     Friday September 5th      Session one   8:30am to noon

  • Riverside Live Steamers Hunter Hobby Park
    7.5” Gauge (you ride on this train)
    Number of Operators: 20
    Distance from hotel: 44 miles
    Control: Live Steam
    Session Pace: Moderate
    Sessions: Saturday September 6th, 2025, 9:00am to 2:00pm.
    If you want lunch, the cost is $10 and you must let me know in advance.