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Since this is my first discussion email, I apologize if I didn't do it right. Jim H's article on assigned cabooses (cabeese?) got me to thinking about how many cabooses are really needed on my layout. The Sierra Central typically has a maximum of 3 frieghts out on the mainline at any one time and more typically only has two. So, with a maximum of three frieghts running and two to four at most being made up in the two main yards, theoretically I would only need six to seven cabooses. Naturally, I have ten cabooses on the railroad, not counting the kit that will be built some day. Not too bad. However, I like Jim's suggestion of assigning a caboose to a conductor, or in my case the engineer/conductor as only one person is assigned to run each train. I think it will add interest to the operation, especially if a caboose is in the shops for repair and the engineer has to ask a fellow crew to borrow that person's caboose. I should also add that all my locos are rated for pulling power up the 1.75% ruling grade on the Sierra Central. This also adds interest as the yardmasters must decide which engine or if multiple engines must be assigned to a train. Regards, Lou Adler
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