03-02-2010, 08:40 AM
Another way of complicating your life, and extending the "gameplay " and "time period" while switching on a small switching layout is to use "Games Theory". Use two six-sided dice (dies) - or look around the internet or your local war-games store for a 12-sided dice. Either roll the two dice, or the single 12-sided one, to simulate weather conditions Two D6 (added together) have a minimum roll of 2 and a maximum roll of 12, so you have 11 possible scenarios - a D12 will obviously be able to roll a 1. Roll for weather and read it off a chart - the weather conditions apply for your complete shift - not all conditions are bad, but some are really nasty, and may make your switching really difficult - I have a chart for north-eastern USA RR's where the weather can give you some severe conditions - if anyone wants a copy email me, chacmool at lineone dot net (no spaces/ symbols replace words).
Have Fun!
Jack
Have Fun!
Jack