09-25-2011, 07:51 AM
MrBill Wrote:It's cool you guys are now on to the turnout situation, which is probably my greatest issue with a small ISL. Depending on the siding capacity, rolling stock length, and the lead-in curve, I often find that with my atlas 4.5's, there is just not enough room to couple units without help from the skyhook. Thus another vote for larger # turnouts if you have the space.
Bill,As a brakeman lining couplers was not unusual since forklifts are some time use to move freight cars at industries.They simply attach a chain to the coupler and pull the car to spot another at the loading/unloading area.
As a old broken down brakeman I can't help but wonder why you are uncoupling/coupling on a diverging route of a switch?
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!