08-17-2011, 11:23 AM
Steamtrains Wrote:...Bearing this in mind, I generally pause for a few seconds before going on to the next move. If the cut being picked up, or dropped, involves several cars, the longer the pause. It's amazing how much more "realistic" the operation seems. This, together with more realistic train speeds, really gives you a "feel" of watching the real thing...Since I you do switching/operating that way I do not like complicated track plans on my layout anymore. Following the prototype is operating a "time saver like layout" a very painful undertaking. One of the reasons why I did remove some turnouts over the last month. The streamlined tracks are enough challenge.
Reinhard