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My current 4x8 layout has 3 main lines running 15, 18 and 22" radius curves and looks best with 6-7 car consists. The longest I currently run is my UP Challenger with 6 or 7 40 ft boxcars and caboose. I do run the Challenger with 3 new Rivarossi smooth side passenger cars, but only on the 22 & 18". I do have a reversing section on the 15 which interconnects with the 18 and 22 and numerous freight sidings and engine facilities so I do shuttle the cars around quite a bit. My longest siding holds 10 cars and usually 2 F7A's. When I get crazy and pull 15 or more cars at a time with the Challenger, it does truly take away from any "reality" but it is still fun to watch the 4-6-6-4 work out on the 4% grade!
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