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The number of units in the consist for me depend on what train I'm pulling. The longer the train, the more engines. Also, the heavier the train type, the more engines. I normally top out at 6 or so, but have gone over that with helper operations. My previous layout had some fairly steap grades and helpers were generally necessary, and fun to model ;) I run a shortline as well (WCRC) and like many shortlines, since they have older and less reliable motive power, this short runs two engines on all main line runs in case one doesn't make it. I love having a short line as it adds a great deal of smaller operations and diversity to your layout. About the only time I run single locos is for switch operations. I generally use one or two SW1200s or SW1500s and on occasion older EMD power such as a SD9. When I run steam they are almost always single engine runs. If I do double head a train, they are of like types. eg. Two Pacifics, or two Big Boys (my favorite to watch) I only have about 20 steam engines as I model mostly the early-mid 90s, but I love trains of all eras. As for mixing Diesel types, I do, but I try to follow the prototypes to some degree here such as running AC units together, etc. I have about 75% EMD power, the rest being GE. My primary Class 1 railroad is the UP, but I also model BNSF, some Montana Rail Link, and even some Soo (even though they are wholly owned by CPR since 1990). My Dad runs transition era, and for his diesels has about 60% EMD (mostly F units and GPs), 30% Alco (mostly RS-1s and RS-3s), and 10% GE (early U-boats he likes). He runs NP and SP&S. He runs mostly consists of two or three. He has quite a lot of steam and generally runs them singly. Warren
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