03-02-2010, 10:33 AM
Oh yes, Larry - I entirely agree - I allow 15 seconds per car after each connect/disconnect to "pump up the air". Far too many layout operators seem to have no actual idea about switching - coupling up and the immediately rocketing away at 20 mph until an Instant stop without slowing at the next position. Actually, I'm seriously considering building one of John Allens "Hotbox" shock cars with a rolling ball inside to prevent exactly that. All coupling/uncoupling and switch operation is done by hand. I don't go the "Timesaver" route where it is a game being played against a clock. The weather simulation can force you to do things more slowly though. 