>>> I'm shooting for zero derailments, zero unwanted uncouplings, zero
>>> table-thumpings, etc. It's a lofty goal <snip> but it can be done.
> - Trevor Marshall
Trevor.....
I'm with you on this one. It CAN be done !!
There is an HO fellow here with a large layout running hundreds of cars and
dozens of trains in a typical op session with about 18 operators. He has
achieved what you and I are striving for.
I believe one of the necessary ingredients for making this come to pass is the
attitude of: "I will do whatever is necessary to make it happen." It sure
makes life easier if you know your goal and can accept that it requires more
effort than merely gluing some parts together.
But when flawless operation is achieved, the joy is immense. My HO buddy gave
up on commercially available turnouts and builds his own. He claims that is
the only way to get them in the proper gauge throughout their entire length.
And he manually regauges each and every wheelset to be exactly mid-way between
the acceptable extremes. But darned if it doesn't pay off in the long run.
Good luck at reaching your heaven.....Ed L.
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