You guys are making great points. I've not really sat and thought about all the stuff involved with shipping freight on the railroad.
I'm curious as to how real railroad do this: When the local rolls into town, do they usually pick up all empty cars, even if they're not dropping...
I like your track plan. Do you have any updated overhead pics?
I've got an Intermountain hopper with I think Micro trains couplers. The trip pin was black, but there is a spring in the coupler box like a...
That looks great! thanks for posting