Reply to "Anyone Ever Build a Hump Yard?"

I’ll say, building a hump yard would be a very scenic operation, however, I would recommend you add a transfer table area and store some nice diesels or steamers, or both. A hump yard would take up a lot of space, a long drop and really good switches for easy rolling freight cars, a way to retard the speed and good couplers that close easily. I am not negative on the concept, it’s the time and space needed that keeps me from building one. @Big Boy 4005 has a long long wall that may be adaptable for a hump yard, it’s simply out of my reach. Again, I do not know the size of your train area, it might be feasible for you. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. Happy Railroading Everyone