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[quote user="SBX"]One problem has arisen. I did a test where I ran three days schedules (60 trains). I found that the 23 freight cars that I have are not enough. Slowly they got put into industries for a couple of days for loading/unloading and, by the end of the cycle, some freights were running without cars. It would seem that I need about 50% more cars to keep the trains flowing nicely. Now, I have to negotiate with the financial controller (SWMBO) for additional investment - tricky.[/quote] Yep, it is tricky.   Do you have yard track space for 50% more cars?   You might consider adjusting the loading times (compressing a bit) or reducing the frequency of service for the different industries until you can acquire the additional equipment. Also running a freight train with just a caboose is a thing that happened.  Ive found photos of B&M's Central Massachusetts branch in its last days.  1 customer or so remaining.  A single GP7 or 9 would go out with a box car or just a caboose to pick up the only load ready at the industry maybe once or twice a week.
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