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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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
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 🙂
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.
If you are interested in a shorter video that gets right into building a switchlist, I've added one here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Y5LXidwhleA.htmlsi=fmcjho_tEoPlyKix
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.
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.
