I guess we all have them,multiple industries on the same spur track, where we need to move cars being loaded or unloaded to spot another car. How common is this on the real railroads? Did the prototype have to secure the load  somehow before the cars were moved? Or is this  a mostly a modeling  concept,and the real railroads do everything in  their power to avoid this?,   

Thanks

Bill Wehmeier

I just read that Bob Helm had dismantled a really fine looking transition era layout and was starting over in a new scale with a logging line. His layout had progressed to the point of operating sessions and was mostly or completely covered with scenery. A signal system was installed as well as defect detectors. The layout packed in multiple decks and a really long main line and had staging as well.

Anyone know where I might be able to find a set of WP caboose decals for their outside braces cars in HO? Microscale used to make them, set 87-212, but they don't even list it on their website anymore and I can't find it anywhere, even eBay. Any leads out there would be greatly appreciated. I finally got an accurate brass caboose on the way for the Tidewater Southern, but I'll need that decal set to finish it. Thanks in advance!

Dear MRHers,

As I plow thru my current layout-build project, I've necessarily been obtaining various parts and components to "git 'er done". Funnily enough though, I've found that I'm actually purchasing less than I imagined, as a quick look thru the "warehouse" reveals that I already have a significant number of the various required components on-hand.