OpsBuddy: The Switchlist Building Tool
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- Опубліковано 29 лип 2024
- OpsBuddy is a free switchlist building tool designed specifically for smaller model railroads and shelf-style layouts where fewer industries and less traffic is the norm. You can access OpsBuddy here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... (NOTE: To save a copy of OpsBuddy, click on the "Use Template" button in the upper right. A Gmail account is required to edit and save the document.)
Feel free to adjust it and make changes to meet your own operational requirements.
OpsBuddy was inspired by the free switchlist template by Bill Neale. His original Excel document can be found here: www.trains.com/mrr/how-to/mod...
If you are interested in a shorter video that gets right into building a switchlist, I've added one here: • Building a Switchlist ...
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:18 Overview of OpsBuddy
08:00 Overview of My Track Plan
10:06 The Roll Table
17:22 The Switchlist Builder
26:50 Printing the Switchlist
28:58 Additional Tips and Tricks for Laying Out The Switchlist
32:24 Customizing OpsBuddy for Your Layout
39:49 Closing
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A couple people have reported issues saving the document. I've updated the link in the description to address this. To save a copy of OpsBuddy, click on the "Use Template" button in the upper right when previewing the document. A Gmail account is required to edit and save the document.
Hi I have just come across your video and this looks like a good tool for my small UK based layout . I will customise it for my use but I think this is what I have been looking for to add interest to my running of trains.
Cheers Kev
1: HOW havent i seen your channel yet?! 2: I want to be best friends. This is EXACTLY what I've been trying to set up and NOBODY out here is getting it. This is going to change things dude.
Thanks! I appreciate it. Yeah, I couldn’t find a way to do this with the existing software so I had to make my own. 😊
This is EXACTLY what I have been looking for---just couldn't figure out how to execute it. Thank you so much for this. I have already edited the OpsBuddy for my TOMA Layout---which I'm currently building.
Awesome to hear! Thanks for checking it out.
What a great idea for smaller layouts that doesnt have a lot of industries
Thanks much!
I was able to download the file, looking forward to start testing the problem. Thanks for sharing it looks like a great fit for my shelf layout.
Others were having trouble accessing, so use this link: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y8jbRy0lxMmmrtj_qnKQb1stEQMqq_BGPU02VjTeQmQ/template/preview
To save a copy of OpsBuddy, click on the "Use Template" button in the upper right. A Gmail account is required to edit and save the document.
Three boxcars! Wow! 😁😁😁😁😁 Good ideas about using role-playing dice. Variety is the spice of life, especially when it comes to model railroading. I'll keep watching!
I'm easily excitable.
Hi from the UK, I found you via the Around the Layout podcast. I will definitely be giving OpsBuddy a try as it sounds exactly right for the layout I'm building here in the UK. Also been listening to your 'Ramblings' whilst working on the layout. A real fun listen. Thanks Lee
I appreciate the listen! Thanks
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Very cool! Thanks for posting it.
looks interesting! I will certainly give it a try on my next layout . I've used the Mac 'Switchlist' for my small layouts .. and even for a larger modular set up (see a couple of videos on my channel).. I 'found' your channel via the Around the Layout podcast.. a lot of what you said resonated with me (I'm a long way from the prototype !) Layout looks great and I love the plan/setting.. Subbed 🙂
Thanks so much! I like Switchlist. Not a bad program at all!
Currently, I hand-write my switchlist, which is not very random, so I think this will work nicely for my Mondovi Line layout, with some modification. I currently have two towns on the layout with distinct industries in each (Eventually there will be 4 towns). And I have a 6-track staging yard. I would create a switchlist not by industry, but by industry within a town. I think it's doable. I would have to figure out how to handle the fact that every train is required to have an LCL boxcar and caboose at the end of the train which get dropped at the house track for unloading and restocking while the rest of the town is switched out. So the LCL boxcar is inbound at first, then outbound. Maybe just add it to the instructions. Either way, I like the challenge.
I think adding it to the instructions is the way to go there. Thanks for the comment!
I have ops Buddy up and working 😅😊
If you are interested in a shorter video that gets right into building a switchlist, I've added one here: ua-cam.com/video/Y5LXidwhleA/v-deo.htmlsi=fmcjho_tEoPlyKix
How many railcars will the car inventory hold?? I currently have over a 100 cars and it'll be growing over time..
As many as you want! I've got well over a hundred myself
Is this an on-line only form or can it be saved to my computer. I don't have a "my drive". Tried saving to "computer" but says I don't have any synced computers.
You'll need a google account and then you can save the template and adjust it from there. I'll make a video tonight showing how to do that step specifically.
Thanks for the response. Yes, I have a Google account but didn't see any way of saving it to my pc. Sounds good.@@MFRailroad
@@cme8331it is saved “In the cloud” so you can access it anywhere you are logged into Google.
I try to download your ops buddy it said download not available
Others were having trouble accessing, so use this link: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y8jbRy0lxMmmrtj_qnKQb1stEQMqq_BGPU02VjTeQmQ/template/preview
To save a copy of OpsBuddy, click on the "Use Template" button in the upper right. A Gmail account is required to edit and save the document.
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