The direction of this thread confirms my belief that one should let dead threads rest in peace.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
jjdamnitI apologize for not having enough room to build a pike that can utilize "best practices" in the mean time I will run my trains on my sub-standard pike and continue to enjoy this great hobby.
Most best practices apply everywhere because many are based on the laws of physics. Lots of folks build small layouts -- and they want them to run reliably. I've designed quite a few for clients, including some HO layouts smaller than yours. Small layout spaces don't change the laws of physics -- "abrupt" vertical kinks cause derailments no matter what size the layout.
I never said that your layout was "sub-standard". I asked a question about your claims and why they differed from your own earlier claims (as well as the experience of many model railroaders). You seem defensive and I've noted my concerns, so I'll bow out.
I look forward to your photo posts in the future.
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