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When someone mentions "display" I think of a train running in a store window that is left unattended when it is running. If that is the case use the "kis" (keep it simple) theory and use ovals or a variation on the theme. There will be far fewer problem with derailments.

The S.P. Division of TTOS has sponsored the train exhibit at the La Habra Children's Museum since the 1970's. We rebuilt the layout around 1984 and added a loop with a crossing that turned out to be a disaster. There were weekly derailments, and someone was running out there all the time to fix the problems. In the 1990's the layout was re-built with basic ovals, and a new timer system to control the trains by a kid's push of a button. No more problems! As an aside the only motive power we now use on that layout is Williams. They run forever (well almost).

Regards,

Randall

Originally Posted by RailRide:

And the answer is, yes...

 

...until a coupler lets go

 

---PCJ

That's what superglue is for. Of course, you could always drawbar the cars together.

 

Seriously, a figure-8 gives more even wear on the flanges and more track in roughly the same layout space, but it creates some potential, but minor scenery challenges.

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