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In the mid 1980s, MR had an article on a hump yard plan whereby the grade was realistically small, and cars moved at scale speeds by having one of the rails on each track, move back and forth while the other rail remained stationary. When movement of the rail was just the right speed (slow forward/fast backward), the result was that the freight cars moved slowly along. The rails were driven by a lever mounted on a cam, and turned by a motor. I believe the Model RR Club of New Jersey was planning this, but I don't know if it ever came to fruition. No doubt a complex concept, but fascinating. Anyone know if this was ever implemented?
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