FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):
We know that model railroaders get confused easily. Especially operators! 
So, to make it easy, here is a list of anticipated questions and answers to make your CIRROPS experience a smooth and memorable one.
Q: What is CIRROPS/ CIRROPS 2012?
A: CIRROPS stands for Central Indiana Railroad Operators. CIRROPS is a group of like minded model railroaders who are interested in promoting and participating in prototypical operations. CIRROPS 2012is our third “op-til-you-drop” operations weekend. This weekend is geared more for out of town guests to reciprocate for all of the great operations weekends many of us have participated in in places such as Cincinnati, Detroit, Chicago, Ft. Wayne and others. Local operations are also encouraged to participate too.
Q: Who is organizing this event?
A: The CIRROPS 2012 Organizing Committee is:
- Bob Lehnen, overall coordination
- Steve Johnson, web site and registration
- Chuck Tuttle
- Dan Goins
- Ken Osiecki
(If you need to contact us, please use the Contact Us feature on this site.).
Q: Why didn’t I get all the layouts I wanted?
A: We are asking each participant to select their preferred layouts. But in some cases the number of operating slots will fill up quickly. Some layouts are more popular than others, and may not be able to satisfy the demand for operating positions. If we have to assign you a layout, it means your first choice was filled.
Q: Who is in charge of this mess?
A: See list above.
Q: To whom should I present my gripes/compliments?
A: Use the Contact Us page.
Q: Can I change the layouts that I get to operate?
A: As a courtesy to the layout hosts, who are counting on a certain number of operators showing up, we ask that you attend the operating sessions you have picked or been assigned. If you want to change your schedule after registering, we’ll do what we can to accommodate, within reason. If, for some reason, you cannot attend your assigned session, at least do the polite thing and let the layout host know ahead of time. Otherwise, please attend all the sessions for which you have been assigned!
Q: I can’t make it for the weekend! Who should I notify?
A: If you can’t make it for the weekend or part of the weekend, please notify us via the Contact Us feature on this site. We will take your information and let the layout hosts know so that your vacancy can be filled, if possible.
Q: Where can I learn more about the layouts involved in CIRROPS?
A: Go to the Participating Layouts page of the CIRROPS web site, and then click on the desired layout.
Q: I’m a really important person. I may decide to cancel my trip to CIRROPS a few days before. That’s OK with you, right?
A: Actually, no. It’s likely that we’ll turn down a number of applicants due to limited space, so if you say you’re going to attend, we expect you to honor that commitment. In the case of an absolute emergency, please be courteous and give us as much notice as possible so we can try to invite people from the waiting list. Last-minute cancellations will likely affect invitations to future events.
Q: As I mentioned before, I’m a really important person. I’ll probably need to bail out of one or two of my assigned sessions early to hobnob with other very important people. You won’t mind that, right?
A: Yes, we will mind very much. Assembling a group to operate a layout is like putting together a baseball team … and the shortstop can’t leave early because he has a better offer or the rest of the team suffers. If we commit to an operating slot for you, we expect you to commit to staying and participating in the full session. So we’ll count on you not to bail out on any of your sessions … especially if you want to get invited back to CIRROPS(or any of our buddies’ Ops Fests).
Q: Can I bail out early without notice?
A: Not if you want to get invited back to CIRROPS (or any of our buddies’ Ops Fests) However, if you do not sign up for specific operating sessions, you will have that time free. PLEASE DON’T SHOW UP FOR SESSIONS WHERE YOU AREN’T ASSIGNED.
