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NEW: Dual Mode (DCC), ULT Sounds, Load/Brake Dynamic Momentum Features Avaialble
nodcc4me:
FYI guys, there is a mistake in the DCC manual that can be confusing to a new user. In the Load instructions it says to set a 20 car train to 100%. It should be set to 20% for more realistic operation.
TwinStar:
Al,
I imagine for most model RR pikes that a 20 car train is a 'full length' train. I know in Free-mo we're blessed with 15-20' passing sidings but I think those aren't normal for most layouts.
nodcc4me:
You're right Jacob, but in my club, we have a few guys who like to run 50-70+ cars at times. Of course, you do need lots of room and can't hog the entire layout. :D
Alan:
--- Quote from: TwinStar on September 29, 2017, 04:44:32 PM ---Al,
I imagine for most model RR pikes that a 20 car train is a 'full length' train. I know in Free-mo we're blessed with 15-20' passing sidings but I think those aren't normal for most layouts.
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Consider me in this group. My layout space is ~28 x 32 which I think most would call a good sized room. Even still, my sidings are just long enough for my 'standard train' (16 cars, 2 power units, caboose). There is a minimum 1-1/2 standard train lengths between sidings. Had I gone any longer in siding length then there would be less tangent track between sidings than the sidings are long! It would look mighty odd to enter a siding while the rear of the train is still in the previous siding.
I can't remember who, but one of the great MRR authors I read early on said "you need a lot of sidings to run a lot of trains on a single main." So, that's what I did. As such, the original RP momentum adjustment is quite satisfactory. If I did momentum and load I would never get to track speed before the next meet! :P
nodcc4me:
On my 8x16 double main line home layout (that's all the room my wife would grant me :-\ ), I have run up to 20 freight cars in a train. It's interesting, but really doesn't look right. I usually stick to 9 or 10. I would love to double the layout size on one level, but then I would have to move out. ;D
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