> Running the brass cars on the head end obviously will solve most of
that
> problem but with computer ops lists it might not be possible
especially
> with guest operators. How do you guys plan to solve that problem?
>
> Bob Werre
Hi Bob....
The mighty NYC has gentle grades (1.4%) and large curves (48" minimum,
but most over 54"). Never a problem with lighter cars at the head of a
long train. But most layouts do not have this luxury. So that is one
solution -- tear out your layout and start over. Heh, heh....
On the real railroads, there are some restrictions on where specific
cars can be placed in the train. I do not know all the details of
these rules, but I do know there are rules and the yard guys follow
them when making up a train. These rules are basically for the purpose
of increased safety. I think there are rules intended to spread heavy
car weight out and not have it concentrated -- for benefit of bridge
loading. Hazmat materials need special placement in the train. And so
forth. Perhaps you could simulate the real RRs (novel idea, eh?) with
some operating rules that would effectively group heavier cars near the
front of the train. Not sure how you would program this into a
computer sytstem, but maybe crew training would suffice.
Otherwise, maybe put the brass away for formal op sessions and not use
it at all. Not ideal, but better than having it fall onto the floor.
Good luck...Ed L.
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