Micro Layout Ops

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I seen NS locals take 30 minutes to switch Swan Rubber(now closed) here in Bucyrus.

Funny you should mention that Larry. Saturday afternoon I watched an NS train set off 20 empty auto racks in to a clear track in the yard at Georgetown, KY. Total time from arrival to departure: 70 minutes - and they had a street crossing blocked about half of that time! I sure felt sorry for the conductor who was having to do everything with no assistance!

I prefer to do a slow 10 count between moves.

That's a pretty good formula there. I've also found that the time it takes me to pick up the coffee cup or Coke can - take a drink - and set it back down, works really well too!