11-07-2010, 07:23 AM
The loco was also run on his layout to demonstrate speed matching with a diesel and also to show the two running as a "consist".
Wayne[/quote]
Just thought I'd mention this: While I understand this demo was to demonstrate you can speed match most any locos, in practice, at least on my layout, I only speed match diesels. When I doublehead steam, I run the two independently. Not sure about other DCC systems, but Digitrax gives you two independent and easily operated throttles on each controller. I reason that the real steamers couldn't be operated in multiple by one crew! It adds to the enjoyment of running for me, as you need to pay attention. Particularly if you have one loco in front and another pushing, and have grades, etc. You need to watch the slack.
Wayne[/quote]
Just thought I'd mention this: While I understand this demo was to demonstrate you can speed match most any locos, in practice, at least on my layout, I only speed match diesels. When I doublehead steam, I run the two independently. Not sure about other DCC systems, but Digitrax gives you two independent and easily operated throttles on each controller. I reason that the real steamers couldn't be operated in multiple by one crew! It adds to the enjoyment of running for me, as you need to pay attention. Particularly if you have one loco in front and another pushing, and have grades, etc. You need to watch the slack.