REGISTRATION: Railway motorcar use is permitted on these tracks only when displaying a Valid New Hampshire Off-Highway Recreation Vehicle (OHRV) registration decal. The operator must be in the possession of the registration permit. Exception: track and trail maintenance equipment does not need to be registered. (NHDOT - Trails Bureau 1992)

SET-ON POINT: The only authorized point for setting railcars on the tracks between Wolfeboro and RT16 will be at the location known as Fernald Station. Setting on at any other location or at the Fernald Station grade crossing is prohibited without the express permission of the State of NH Trails Bureau. (NHDOT - Trails Bureau 1992)

SPEED LIMITS: The speed limit East of Fernald Station is 15 Miles Per Hour. (NHDOT - Trails Bureau 1992)
The speed limit West of Fernald Station is 15 Miles Per Hour, 10 Miles Per Hour on causeways.
Regardless of the actual speed, all railcar operations will be conducted at RESTRICTED SPEED and at no time exceed the speed limit. Restricted Speed is that speed which will allow the railcar operator to stop within 1/2 the distance to ANY obstruction (CVRTC Board 10/20/2001)

GRADE CROSSINGS: Operators will bring their equipment to a complete stop at all public grade crossings. Operators will cross a public grade crossing only after protecting the crossing with at least one flag person equipped with a safety flag and wearing a safety vest. If a single motorcar is operated with only one person present, the motorcar will be brought to a complete stop; the operator will walk into the crossing to determine if it is safe to cross and then push the motorcar across. If the equipment is too large to push then the equipment will be equipped with amber flashing lights. Once the operator has determined it is safe to cross, the warning lights will be activated prior to crossing and continue to flash until the equipment has crossed and is clear of the crossing. (CVRTC Board 10/20/2001)

RIGHT-OF-WAY: Railcars will yield the right-of-way to all other trail users and all vehicles and pedestrians at grade crossings. Railcars leaving Fernald Station will yield the right-of-way to all railcars returning to Fernald Station. Unless mutually agreed by the operators involved, the lightest railcar will be setoff for the purpose of passing. (CVRTC Board 10/20/2001)

HOURS of OPERATION: Railcar operations are permitted during daylight hours only. Returning railcars will be permitted to return to Fernald after darkness if railcar is equipped with a suitable white light facing the direction of travel. (NHDOT - Trails Bureau 1992)

SIGN-IN: Although not mandatory for use, (since non-members do not have access) operators should sign in and sign out on the "white board" inside the Engine House. Even if no one has signed out ahead of you, expect a returning railcar at all times.

General Safety Guidelines: Always be prepared for obstructions to railcar operations. This line passes through a wetland area and is home to many creatures. These creatures use the trail to help negotiate the water filled areas, as we do. Large trees grow along the trail they have been known to fall on top of the rails at all times of the year. Hikers and pedestrians are using the trail in ever-increasing numbers. Our continued use of this trail is dependent on a positive and safe experience for the other trail users. All operators will yield to pedestrians and show courtesy.