Golden Gate Live Steamers, Inc.

Roundhouse Lease Procedure

February 29 2000 Edition


Introduction

The Golden Gate Live Steamers Roundhouse was conceived and built to facilitate the running of club members' equipment. It was not built for the long term storage of club member's equipment. The function of the roundhouse is to offer members who run regularly a way to avoid the bother of unloading and loading locomotives and cars. Ideally, the arrangement should foster a greater number of members running engines in a more enjoyable environment. The roundhouse is the property of the Club.


Table of Contents

SectionTopic
1Member Requirements
2Lease Schedule
3Roundhouse Safety
4Change in Leasing Member Status
5Sub-Letting of Stall
6Sale of Equipment Stored in Stall
7Succession
8Availability Of Stalls
9Key and Locks
10Security
11Modifications to Roundhouse
12Resolution of Conflicts


1. Member Requirements

A member wishing to lease a stall in the roundhouse must

  • Be a current regular member in good standing.
  • Be the owner of an operating engine.
  • Operate the equipment (engine and/ or cars) stored in the stall.
  • Agree to abide by the Roundhouse Safety Rules.

    2. Lease Schedule

    The lease for one stall or track is $120.00-per year and will be in effect from January 1 to December 31. Rent is due on or before November 30. Lease payments will be made to the Club Treasurer who will keep payment records in the Roundhouse Log. Payments are due one month before the termination of the lease. If a lessee fails to make a timely payment when due, the lessee effectively gives up the stall and the stall will be leased to another member. Leases initiated or terminated during the year will be adjusted on a pro rated basis. For a history of leasing and description of other lease arrangements in force refer to GGLS Roundhouse Lease dated 6 May 1991.

    3. Roundhouse Safety

    The lessee is urged to refer to the GGLS Safety and Operating Rules for a complete description of the Roundhouse Safety Rules. However, the subject is important enough to summarize the highlights.

  • The lessee is responsible to monitor the behavior of guests, particularly children, who have been- invited to the roundhouse area. Of major concern are the pinch points on the turntable. Visitors should stand clear of the turntable area.
  • Under no circumstances will locomotives under steam be allowed in the roundhouse.
  • Batteries in electric locomotives may not be charged or discharged in the roundhouse. Unused fuel may be left in an engine or tender while stored in the roundhouse provided a positive cut-off is employed in liquid fueled engines.
  • No fuel of any type may be stored in the roundhouse.
  • No oily rags or paper may be left in the roundhouse.
  • The lessee is expected to keep the stall clean and free of debris particularly that which would be attractive to rodents. From the above one can see the main thrust is to maintain a safe and secure environment for both the equipment and the operators. For more details regarding fuel storage, see Section 8 of the GGLS Safety Rules.

    4. Change in Leasing Member Status

    In the event of some temporary personal situation, the leasing member may petition the Roundhouse Committee for relief from the running portion of the requirements until the situation is resolved.

    5. Sub-Letting of Stall

    As normally understood, sub-letting of a stall is not permitted. However, the leasing member may share a portion of the stall with another regular member in good standing providing that the leasing member of record understands that the club will only recognize him or her as the lessee of the stall.

    6. Sale of Equipment Stored in Stall

    The sale of equipment in the stall does not entitle the purchaser to automatically take possession of the .sta1l. The stall in question will be made available and a new list will be formed as described in Section 8.

    7. Succession

    The death of a leasing member causes the stall to become available. It does not pass down or transfer with the sale of the equipment to a non-family person. If, however, the equipment is inherited by an heir who is also a regular member, then the stall will transfer to that heir.

    8. Availability Of Stalls

    The availability of a stall will be made known by publication of a notice in the Call boy for two consecutive months. At the same time a list will be formed of interested members who at that moment are not already leasing a stall. In the event that there are multiple qualified members wishing to lease a stall, the selection will be made by drawing lots. The list of names will be in effect only for a particular stall availability and will not be carried over. A new list will be formed for each new lease opportunity . If there are no new takers for an available stall, then the list will be modified to include members already leasing a stall.

    9. Key and Locks

    It is permissible to change a lock on a stall to a similar lock with a different key. Upon giving up the stall for whatever reason the departing lessee must pass on the key to the new lessee or Roundhouse Committee. Any costs incurred in re-keying because the keys were not passed on will be borne by the departing lessee. Lessees should be aware that the greater the number of dissimilar locks the greater the effort will be required to move equipment out in case of an emergency.

    10. Security

    Lessees have the responsibility to secure their stalls after running to prevent an unsecured entry to the roundhouse. Lessees should respect the property of other lessees by not moving, exhibiting or in any other way disturbing the equipment stored in the roundhouse. Lessees should get an owner's permission before touching anything. The Club will not be responsible for anything left in the Roundhouse.

    11. Modifications to Roundhouse

    No one may modify or change in any way the roundhouse structure. The only track changes that may be made are

  • Add a wye
  • Add a one inch track on an existing 1 1/2 inch track. This may be done only with permission of the Roundhouse Committee. Any changes made will become property of the GGLS and may not be removed when the lessee vacates the stall. The cost of any change will be borne by the lessee.

    12. Resolution of Conflicts

    The items described in this paper can only outline the basic concepts regarding the leasing of roundhouse stalls. No attempt has been made to write a "handbook". It is hoped that common sense and logical thinking will prevail. However, in the event that a genuine disagreement arises, the Roundhouse Committee is empowered to hear from all involved parties, make a decision, then offer its recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval.