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Yep - but us model railroad guys have something else to think about: buckling! <br />Shoving a cut of 15 cars on a model railroad isn't the same as on a real railroad <br />because there's a lot more of a chance we'll get a jump on one of the cars near the <br />engine. I've reduced that problem considerably by being a lot more hard-nosed <br />about inspecting my rolling stock and changing-out wheels and/or trucks to <br />eliminate resistance and imbalance (there's a great article in MR about eliminating <br />derailments). <br /> <br />Definitely - let's hear the real railroaders comment...
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