Switching vs. Mainline

[Jetrock]

Mainline action on my layout means about seven feet of scooting back and forth, so I had better like switching! I like switching in prototype railroading too--I don't mind sitting there watching the trains go back and forth but I really get a kick out of watching cars being shuffled back and forth, in yards or especially industries. My track plans tend to include a lot of industries, partially because my favorite part of the hobby is building structures, but partially because I like having lots of places to spot my cars!

[Anonymous]

I voted mainline action becasue that is what I would pick if I had to choose. But I prefer a balance of both in my model railroading actually.

[Anonymous]

I like makeing up long freights and passenger trains and setting them out on the mainline for a while (with an ocassional stop depending on what kind of consist). Then having them come back into yard where the switchers dis-assemble the trains and make new ones.