03-03-2012, 02:11 PM
My next test was to create a caboose, create a caboose track in the yard, require that the train have a caboose, and try to run the train. Ran just fine: switchlist instructed the operator to pick up the loco, pick up the caboose, pick up the cars, run the train, return cars, loco, and caboose to appropriate tracks. I've never been 100% happy with RailOp's handling of cabooses, and JMRI's is a little better here.
Next question will be seeing how the algorithm handles cars going to sidings where there's already a car to be picked up, ditto for yard tracks where cars have been removed, but new cars are ready to arrive.
Next question will be seeing how the algorithm handles cars going to sidings where there's already a car to be picked up, ditto for yard tracks where cars have been removed, but new cars are ready to arrive.