09-04-2010, 10:10 AM
I'm going to say that it is a brilliant idea. This isn't the typical "loads in - empties out" arrangement. As loaded cars come in from one side, the empties are simultaneously exiting the other side, giving the appearrance of a single train pulling through the mill and exiting the other side. Again, briliiant!
Now, between ops sessions, what would you do to "reload" the train? You'll have to get the empties back into position behind the mill, andthe loaded cars will have to be taken to the place where they originate. Will you do this with the 0-5-0 switcher (by hand)? Or will you be running the trains backward under power (meaning they do have to climb those grades)? Or do the hidden tracks continue in hiding all the way back to where the loads originate from?
As for whether the drops and curves are doable, can't help you there. I would recommend setting up a mock-up and see how the trains handle your propsed track arrangement.
Now, between ops sessions, what would you do to "reload" the train? You'll have to get the empties back into position behind the mill, andthe loaded cars will have to be taken to the place where they originate. Will you do this with the 0-5-0 switcher (by hand)? Or will you be running the trains backward under power (meaning they do have to climb those grades)? Or do the hidden tracks continue in hiding all the way back to where the loads originate from?
As for whether the drops and curves are doable, can't help you there. I would recommend setting up a mock-up and see how the trains handle your propsed track arrangement.
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