> I have noticed that most > of the P:64 guys run short trains and do not back them up much. If > you like to run long trains (over 25 cars) and want to back up for > switching moves, then P:64 should be considered carefully before > taking the plunge since the end results might not be to your liking. > I believe the intent with P:64 is to use the exact prototype > dimensions divided by 64, which is theoretically perfect for S > scale. Except that weight is not divided by 64 and so staying on the > track becomes more problematic.
Sorry to change the direction of this, but... with the above in mind, let me ask this (stupid question)... and I ask this because I am strongly considering going P:64... Theoretically thinking, wouldn't increasing the weight of cars, even to an excessive amount, enable longer trains to be operated more reliably, even through forward or backing switching operations, without fear of derailment? Now, I do realise that increasing the weight of the cars would, in and of itself, be a factor that would also shorten trains, based on the ability of the loco(s) to pull the extra weight. But then again, we must consider the fact that most switching operation are usually done (in yards) with small numbers of cars in the first place, and on spur tracks by more than one powered loco (2 or more powered loco being more capable of handling the increased weight). So considering those factors, increasing the weight of cars shouldn't make much of a difference in my view... would it? John Degnan [EMAIL PROTECTED] >From Railroading To Religion... John's World on the Web : http://www.trainweb.org/seaboard/welcome.htm Change your membership, change your message settings, use our CALENDAR, view shared files or photos, view the list archives, GO TO http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
