A Fun Run is an assembled CVL layout whose purpose is for all members of the CVL, and their invited guests, to run their rolling stock and other equipment on the layout in a "fun and informal" manner. Such runs may or may not incorporate "work in progress" modules, "trouble shooting" sessions, testing of new or different control activities, let individuals test and/or run new or special equipment, incorporate building projects, include special interest activities, etc. In general, a Fun Run is a CVL activity to encourage member participation and Model Railroading activities in an informal setting.
A Show Run is an assembled CVL layout whose purpose is to present the modules and equipment of the CVL members in a formal setting. Show Runs are designed for general public viewing of the layout. CVL often asks for and receives a fee for setting up a Show Run. A Show Run incorporates only finished and tested modules in the layout. Active Members are encourages to run the layout. Inactive Members and/or guests and/or the general public are not asked to participate in a Show Run. Only Active Members are encouraged to display and/or run their rolling stock and other equipment that has been checked-in, documented, and approved to the CVL standards. The rolling stock and/or other equipment of Inactive Members, guests, or the general public is not invited to be displayed or run during a Show Run.
Setting up the CVL modules for a Run of any sort is one of the major activities of the CVL. The setting up, operation, and disassembly of the layout is basic to a successful Run and requires the teamwork of all who participate. Every participant should, to the best of their ability, help with the set-up and/or disassembly of the layout of he/she expects to participate in the operation of the layout. It is expected that every participant will operate and respect the layout, all rolling stock, and all equipment as if it were their own.
All design, coordination, setup, operation, theme, schedule, equipment, assignment, and take-down decisions are made by the Run Coordinator. The Run Coordinator is an Active Member of the CVL. The Run Coordinator is encouraged to have at least one or more Assistant Coordinators to help in these tasks.
In the event that there is a disagreement in any aspect of a CVL Run by any participant of the Run, the appropriate course of action is to first approach the Run Coordinator with the problem. The decision of the Run Coordinator will prevail the majority of the time. If the Run Coordinator so chooses, one or more other Active Members, and/or a member of the Steering Committee may be asked for advice. If the resulting outcome is still in dispute, then an Active Member (and only an Active Member) may present a written grievance to a member of the Steering Committee. Then, and only then, may a decision by a Steering Committee member override a decision of the Run Coordinator.