Is it appropriate in this Sig to ask for help developing a trackplan with operations as a goal? ... I would enjoy seeing it. Usually, track plans are presented...
Just to clarify (hopefully) a point about six axle power and light rail lines. I've seen a lot here about how six axle trucks are harder on the track. Let's...
If 6 axles are "harder" on the track at a certain speed, then the carrier must upgrade and maintain the track to FRA standards which are based soley on speed,...
... trackplan ... It's been done here before, but I think it would be more appropriate at the layout design SIG, they have thier own yahoo group. Russ Nyquist....
I would think a layout plan oriented specifically toward operations would get a better evaluation over here. Looking at the layout SIG it seems to be mostly...
... trackplan ... Sig ... specially ... here. It greatly helps ... I actually tried to post in the other sig but for some reason they wouldnt post my question...
... ====================== Uh, no. If you check the responses, you'll find mine. There are NO plans by you in the files section. There must have been a...
The yard looks somewhat cumbersome. The leads break off for switch engine to work on the "bottom" end of the yard, but the yard only has one car/engine of...
... Linda,Hi.Please look under T.Groettum -Trackplan Files David, that is quite the concept.one thing i failed to mention that may or may not have any bearing...
Sorry if this has been asked before. I checked the archives and could not find anything. I have a single track CTC railroad. I have a dark branch diverging ...
Dear Larry, on the SV Oregon System a restricting signal is displayed anytime a train is being routed from CTC teritory into dark territory such as a yard or a...
I was wondering if anyone here has used Mission Critical Software's Interchange program? If so, what are your thoughts? Has anyone run this and Ship It that...
Comments on your yard plan (from an operations perspective) The primary ladder (at the bottom of the plan) is behind the engine terminal. That means reaching...
Probably a signal that would provide the crew with the appropriate speed for negotiating the turnout off the main track. No authority for occupying the branch...
Hello: 1. Wish to obtain information on any software for home pc[Windows ME or XP]enabling us to make our own CC's, WB's, equipment inventory lists, Bad Order...
... I have Mission Critical Software's Interchange Program. I find it to be a highly complex program. I question some of the decision made by the programer....
I know there is data on the above in one of my Dispatchers' Offices or online somewhere, but can someone point me in the right direction to save an afternoon's...
I've been railroaded (pun intended) into being operations chairman for our club's N scale layout. One problem we have on the layout is that not all the rolling...
... ========================= Despite much discussion that model railroads often have multiple fiddle yards, the program only allows one (uno, o-n-e) fiddle...
... =========================== Ironically the software being disscussed in the previous posts, MRCDS, is supposed to have that capability. I believe the demo...
In a message dated 1/4/04 3:08:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, dehusman@... ... Thanks Dave! I guess I better research those posts! Doug Wagner Bakersfield,...
On my line, PFE cars are not waybilled. Since the cars are often consigned "on the roll", I assume that most of the paperwork would be recording the shipper...
Doug, I have only had limited experence with software forwarding systems, and I would think that it would be more of a hassle than its worth - the setup alone...
Doug You might find RailOp as a good choice for this method. We use it on our club layout. Has provisions for cars being brought in by members. Ask Frolin...
... I am an advocate of tab on car forwarding for club and n scale situations. I am the ops chair of our local club, and we use cardstock tabs with the...
Use a separate "Special Waybill" that goes in front of the regular waybill. The special waybill would contain the instructions to spot the car at the icing...
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Greeings and Happy New Year to all, hope all is going well. I have used for several years such a program. I have been very happy with it. It is called ...
In response to George's reply I have the following comments. With any type of car forwarding system, either computer-based or manual based, you are going to...
