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H1000 posted:

I'm with GRJ, Running multiple trains on the same main line is breeze especially with all of the technology at our disposal. On my "Fair" layout, there are 3 main lines, the center main has just over 100 feet of track and I run three consists without any worries. This is especially easy with the DCS "All Engines" command. Tell everything to start at 30 SMPH, sit back and hope the repetitive steam chuff doesn't put you to sleep.

The outside main line will run at least three and no more than six consists at one time (depending on the length of the consist), many times with multiple engines. Again, technology makes this an easy one man show.

I don't have DCS and never will, for multiple reasons. My personal boycott goes back to its initial release. I run 100% TMCC, not even Legacy and conventional isn't possible on my layout either. I only have one mainline, though much of it is double track, there are deliberate bottlenecks. The layout is designed for operation, not running, however I can do a display mode with two trains and two people. 

Another house rule, one powered unit per train, and no train over 15 cars. A true "ruling grade" and siding length situation. Just like a real railroad.

Last edited by Big_Boy_4005

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