CAR HOSTS
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE GIVEN TO PASSENGERS IN YOUR CAR
GREETINGS, MY NAME IS ______________. Welcome aboard the “Timberliner” excursion to Grayling.
This excursion is sponsored by the Bluewater Michigan Chapter
of the National Railway Historical Society and the Steam Railroading
Institute. Both are
I have some important information for you all, so please pay close attention:
• We have prepared a special information handout for you. Please read it carefully, because it contains a great deal of useful and interesting information, and should answer nearly any question you might have. It also contains important information to help you have a safe and enjoyable trip today.
• The restrooms in this car are _____________. Please note that we have separate cans for trash and for pop cans.
• During today's ride, you will be given notice of the photo runby about 30 minutes in advance. When we get to the photo runby point, please watch your step, as the ground may be uneven. Additional details are available in your copy of the informational handout.
• When you depart the train in Grayling, please watch where you step as most of the boarding area is not paved. When we get back this evening, please watch your step when heading for the parking areas.
• Please note
than for operational reasons we can NOT wait for stragglers in Grayling. So, try to be back at the passenger boarding
point by
• Please report any problems, such as spills or unsafe conditions to me or any other crew member.
• Bluewater has medical personnel on board. If you have a medical emergency, please notify us immediately.
• Again, please read through your information handout.
• Any questions?
[NOTE: Car hosts should give this announcement to only half of their car at a time. Your voice may not carry the whole length of the car. Repeat the note about stragglers just before our arrival in Grayling.]