each morning, the train crew (engineer and fireman) prepare the engines for operation at the engine house, located near the losantiville station. once the first train of the morning reaches the losantiville station, the front conductor and back conductor board the train. once the train is staffed completely, the train must do a full test cycle around the track before passengers can be loaded. during the morning hours, only one engine is in service. midway through the day, the second train is brought into operation. opening procedures for the train brought out second differ slightly, in that the front and back conductors board the train in the engine house, rather than at the losantiville station.